A deadly crash in Sebewaing Township left one Bay Port woman dead and her husband seriously injured last Wednesday afternoon. The couple’s SUV collided with a garbage truck on Sebewaing Road just after noon. The husband, 80, was pulled from the wreck and taken to a hospital before being airlifted out for further care. His 77-year-old wife was trapped and later pronounced dead at the scene. The 65-year-old Sebewaing truck driver was unharmed. Preliminary reports suggest the SUV driver may have fallen asleep, causing the crash.

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Maurice Houle, accused in the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison, has filed multiple motions ahead of his October trial in St. Clair County. Houle’s attorney is asking the court to dismiss the murder charge, block certain witnesses, and exclude evidence from a search warrant nine days after Matthew’s death. The defense also wants Houle’s April statements and help from prosecutors to subpoena witnesses excluded. Court hearings for these motions are scheduled for Sept. 2nd, 8th, and 29th. Houle and Amanda Maison both face murder charges in the case.

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Port Sanilac is stepping back in time September 19–20 with the Sanilac Museum’s Flannel Festival. Families can explore 18th- and 19th-century pioneer life, including fur-trade camps and logging demonstrations. Visitors will see blacksmithing, chainsaw milling, period crafts, and flintlock musket shows. Live music, history lectures, yard games, and a farmers market add to the fun. Evening events include an open mic, main concert, and a cash bar featuring local Flannel Mouth Hard Cider. Admission is free with flannel; donations support local history.

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Three young girls died in a tragic house fire Tuesday morning in Carsonville. The blaze broke out on Washington Road just after 11, and multiple fire departments rushed to the scene. Despite efforts, the children did not survive and were later pronounced dead at local hospitals. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause. Carsonville-Port Sanilac schools are offering counseling for students and families. A GoFundMe and local fundraisers, including a raffle by the fire department, aim to help cover funeral expenses.

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St. Clair County Community College is teaming up with City Flats Hotel to offer students new housing just a five-minute walk from campus in downtown Port Huron. The leased hotel rooms will give students a safe, vibrant living option while keeping the hotel’s CityVu Bistro open. SC4 says this move meets rising housing demand and brings more daily energy to the downtown area, benefiting local businesses. The college’s housing team, supported by student assistants, will manage the new space to ensure a welcoming community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet