The Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac is lighting up the season with its free Christmas Lighted Trail, open every weekend through January 3rd. The trail will also shine nightly from December 24th to January 3rd, offering a magical holiday experience for families. As a nonprofit, the museum relies on donations to keep the lights glowing. Visitors can support the event by contributing at donation stations or online.
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Due to hazardous road conditions, the following will be closed on December 5th, 2024
St. Clair County:
Sanilac & Macomb County
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is open and all staff are to report to work. However, due to weather and road conditions, the CIS program is closed today and there will be no CMH transportation to programs like Community Enterprises, Goodwill, or Lifeskills.
A stabbing at a Queen Street rooming house in Sarnia left one man dead and another charged with second-degree murder. Rob Hall, who manages the property, was shocked by the violence, noting the two tenants involved had seemed quiet and non-violent. Crossley Hunter, 36, has been charged after allegedly stabbing a man—believed to be a young Lambton College student—in a kitchen altercation early Sunday. Hunter, who lived at the house for several months, was set to appear in court Tuesday. This is Sarnia’s second homicide of the year, both on Queen Street.
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Residents in the Blue Water Area can spotlight their favorite local businesses and organizations by nominating them for the Best of the Blue Water Area Community’s Choice Awards. By nominating in 25 or more categories, participants are entered to win a $250 gift card. The nomination period closes December 23rd, with the top five in each category advancing to February’s voting round. Winners and finalists will be announced after voting. Learn more and submit nominations at YourChoiceAwards.com/bluewaterarea.
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Port Huron residents are being warned to stay vigilant as holiday online shopping scams surge. A new report from Social Catfish ranks Michigan 15th in the U.S. for scam losses, totaling $203 million last year, and 23rd for victims per capita. With Americans expected to spend a record $240 billion on gifts this season, fraudsters are targeting shoppers with AI-driven scams like fake websites, deepfake ads, and phishing alerts. Experts urge careful checks of URLs, verifying sellers, and using official contact numbers to avoid falling victim.
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Port Huron’s snow parking ordinance is now active through April to ensure efficient snow removal. Through March 31st, vehicles must not be parked on city streets between 2:30 and 6 a.m. This allows plows to clear snow without obstructions. The city will issue warnings for violations through today, giving residents time to adjust. Starting Friday, fines of $23 will be enforced for anyone parking during restricted hours.
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