The Blue Water Region Antique Auto Club and Wills Sainte Claire Automobile Museum will host the “Marysville Car Show” at Marysville Park on June 8th. The event celebrates local automotive history, focusing on the Wills Sainte Claire car, made in Marysville in the 1920s by C. Harold Wills, a former Ford engineer. The show, now in its 32nd year, is open to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the non-profit museum, dedicated to preserving this vital part of St. Clair County’s automotive legacy.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

State Representative Jaime Greene introduced House Bill 4433 to protect local volunteer and on-call emergency responders. The bill stops employers from punishing workers, like New Haven Firefighter Kevyn Swandon, who respond to emergencies before work. It ensures workplace safety and offers legal protection if the rule is broken. The proposal, now in the House Committee on Economic Competitiveness, supports heroes in Lapeer, St. Clair, and Macomb counties.

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Sanilac County officially welcomed Vince Micallef as Parks Director at Tuesday’s board meeting, though he’s been on the job since April 21. Local resident Jeff Ryan was introduced as the new head of Sanilac Transportation. Commissioners also approved $15,114 in SAVE funds for Project Connect, a free resource event on September 25. Hosted by Sanilac Mental Health, it will offer health checks, haircuts, and local support services for county residents.

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In Lapeer County, K-9 Axel, a loyal German Shepherd, retired on May 5 after nearly eight years of of dedicated service. Axel, who joined the department in ’17 as the county’s first K-9 in over a decade, was a trailblazer, using his sharp nose to sniff out illegal drugs and track down missing people or suspects. Axel is trading his badge for a cozy life at home with his handler, Deputy Frank Ruzicka, where he’ll enjoy well-earned rest as a full-time family pet.

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The Sanilac County Historical Society is bringing a touch of timeless elegance to Port Sanilac with its upcoming Spring Tea, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. The event will take place at the beautifully preserved Loop Mansion, a centerpiece of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Guests will enjoy an upscale afternoon tea service featuring a classic menu that includes fresh-baked scones with Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches, warm canapés, and a trio of homemade desserts.

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