On Monday afternoon in Lamotte Township, a three-car crash injured several people at Germania and Snover Roads. A 72-year-old Deckerville woman driving a Ford Transit stopped but then pulled into the path of a Chevrolet Trax driven by a 23-year-old Deford man with two kids inside. The crash pushed the Transit into a ditch, and the Trax hit a third stopped vehicle. The woman was taken to McLaren Lapeer Hospital, and the children were treated in Sandusky. Police say speed and alcohol were not involved.

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Port Huron’s city manager, James Freed, has publicly accused Mayor Anita Ashford of overstepping her authority and creating a hostile work environment. Freed sent a letter claiming Ashford pushed a performance review for him without council approval, violating city rules. He says her actions, including involving a city clerk improperly, have hurt staff morale. Ashford has not responded publicly. Despite the tension, Freed assures city operations continue smoothly. A special city council meeting on June 9th will discuss Freed’s evaluation, highlighting ongoing leadership conflicts at Port Huron City Hall.

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Gas prices in Michigan have dropped by 13 cents from last week, now averaging $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded. This is 17 cents cheaper than last month and 48 cents less than last year. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $46, saving drivers roughly $11 compared to last July’s peak. Despite higher demand for gasoline, supplies have tightened slightly, while crude oil prices rose to $61.84 a barrel. With inventories below the five-year average, lower crude prices and falling demand could push gas prices even lower soon.

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This Fourth of July, the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac is hosting a free Family Fun Day. Visitors can enjoy live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, and exotic animal shows. Local vendors and artists will showcase crafts and goods at the farmers market. Kids can join storytime and hands-on activities like chalk art and cornhole. The day wraps up with a patriotic concert by the Deckerville Area Community Choir inside the historic Forestville Church.

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In Flynn Township, a white car, likely a 2010-14 Ford Fusion, rear-ended a horse and buggy on Peck Road last Friday evening, injuring a 35-year-old Brown City man and his horse. The driver sped off after the crash. Michigan State Police from Caro and Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating and need help finding the vehicle. Local residents with any information should contact Michigan State Police at 989-673-2156 or Sanilac County Dispatch at 810-648-2000.

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In Fremont Township, Tuscola County, a 31-year-old man from Mayville was seriously injured Sunday evening, when a car struck him as he attempted to cross Snover Road around 5 p.m. The impact left him with significant injuries, and emergency crews quickly transported him by ambulance to a hospital outside the county for urgent treatment. The driver, a 73-year-old woman from Mayville, escaped unharmed. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident, and while the cause remains under review, they’ve ruled out alcohol as a factor.

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