Folks in Saint Clair can catch a moving new play called Now and Then at the cozy Snug Theatre this April. ThumbCoast Theaters is rolling out the show on April 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th at 7:30 PM, diving into everyday themes of love, fate, and life’s big decisions. With a talented cast and an up-close vibe, it’s set to leave a mark on local theatergoers. Check out thumbcoasttheaters.com.
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Lambton County’s free hazardous waste disposal program returns with eight collection events this year. The first three take place at Clean Harbors in St. Clair Township on March 29th, April 26th, and May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional events run through October, including mobile drop-offs in Sarnia and Lambton Shores. Residents can safely dispose of batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and sharps. Electronics, tires, and industrial waste are not accepted. The County urges participation to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and protect the environment.
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Police in St. Clair Shores are asking for help after several packages were stolen from porches in a neighborhood near Marter and Jefferson last Thursday around 4 p.m. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s to 30s with short dark hair, wore a black hoodie, jeans, and boots. He drove a gray Ford Bronco with a hard top and spare tire. If you have any information, contact the St. Clair Shores Police Detective Bureau at 586-445-5305.
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On Saturday evening, a crash occurred at Berville and Masters Roads in Berlin Township. A 16-year-old girl driving a UTV with a 15-year-old passenger collided with a Chevy Equinox driven by an 80-year-old man and his 81-year-old passenger, both from nearby Armada. The UTV occupants were thrown from their vehicle, sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services, including local deputies and fire crews, responded. Excessive speed, alcohol, and drugs were ruled out as factors. The incident remains under investigation.
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Starting Wednesday, Michigan State Police will ramp up patrols on I-94, from New Buffalo to Port Huron, targeting distracted drivers. Officers will focus on drivers texting, eating, or otherwise distracted behind the wheel. The initiative, in partnership with the Kiefer Foundation, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The Kiefer Foundation, founded in honor of Mitchel Kiefer, who died in a crash with a distracted driver, will help educate drivers during stops and through media outreach.
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24-year-old Wyatt Stimac was arraigned March 18th on charges of first-degree murder and felony firearm. The incident occurred the night before in St. Clair Township on Gratiot Road. Deputies arrived to find Stimac, who was arrested without resistance, and a 56-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit and MSP Crime Lab, are investigating.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet