In Burtchville Township, Lisa Tramski, 57, was sentenced to one year of probation for embezzling money from a woman she once cared for. St. Clair County Judge Daniel Damman gave Tramski a lighter sentence because she repaid the stolen funds and had no prior criminal record. Tramski had been a guardian for Pauline Runyon, who left her money in a new will made shortly before her death. The state argued Tramski influenced Runyon to change her will, but Tramski repaid $51,600.75 and admitted to embezzlement in a plea deal.

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The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help following a vandalism incident at Ben’s Great Outdoors in Marlette Township on Saturday, around 10:20 PM. The office is looking for information on a blue pickup truck that was seen at the scene. If anyone has details about the truck or its owner, they are urged to contact Sanilac County Central Dispatch at 810-648-2000 Ext. 2 or get in touch with Deputy Matt Washe. Your tips could help solve this case.

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In rural Lambton County, two Windsor seniors who had recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary were killed in a tragic crash. Omer and Marilyn Hageniers were involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer at Inwood Road and Courtright Line last week. Omer, 79, and Marilyn, 77, had dedicated their lives to their family and community—Omer as a successful engineer and Marilyn as a compassionate nurse. A memorial service was held in Windsor Wednesday, followed by a funeral today.

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Local authorities swiftly responded to Memphis Jr./Sr. High School in St. Clair County on Monday after a parent called 911, believing gunshots were heard. The parent, speaking with their child at the school, mistook the sound of lockers slamming for gunfire around 9 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies, a school resource officer, and Michigan State Police immediately arrived on the scene. After a thorough check, law enforcement confirmed there was no threat. The situation was resolved quickly, and classes resumed without further incident.

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Kyle Thompson, a 32-year-old Sarnia resident, was given house arrest in January of ’23 for selling meth but was warned by the judge that any rule violations could land him in jail. After breaking curfew in July, by returning home late and stopping at an unauthorized location, he spent 39 days in jail. On August 8th, he was arrested again but released after both lawyers argued the breach was minor. The judge warned that any further violations would lead to jail time for the remainder of his sentence, which ends in January.

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A resurfacing project began Monday on Wadhams Road in southern St. Clair County, closing the road between Puttygut and Fred Moore Highway for two weeks. The $610,000 project, managed by Ace Saginaw Paving, involves tearing up the current road surface, laying fresh asphalt, and grading the shoulders for better drainage. Local traffic, including homes and businesses within the construction zone, will still have access, but drivers are advised to expect delays and plan alternate routes. The St. Clair County Road Commission oversees the project, aiming to improve road conditions.

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