Registration is now open for St. Clair County’s annual Summer Camps, offering hands-on experiences for students entering grades 2-10. Running June 16-18 and June 23-25 at the St. Clair TEC in Marysville, campers can choose from a variety of fun programs like robotics, art, creative writing, and construction. Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. The cost is $25 per session, with scholarships available. Registration closes May 19th.

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Sanilac County joined the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 26, collecting over 190 pounds of unused or expired medications. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office led with 64 pounds, followed by Marlette PD with 47.2 pounds, and Croswell PD with 30.8 pounds. Other local departments, including Lexington, Brown City, and Deckerville, also participated. These departments offer year-round drop-off boxes for safe disposal of medications during business hours.

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As summer approaches, Huron County Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski is warning about the dangers of heatstroke in vehicles, a leading cause of preventable child deaths. On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1, Rutkowski is joining efforts with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock” campaign. Since ’98, over 1,000 children have died from vehicular heatstroke, with 39 deaths last year alone. Rutkowski stresses, “This is 100% preventable.”

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The preliminary hearing for Maurice Houle, 28, and Amanda Maison, 33, accused of killing 3-year-old Matthew Maison in ’18, has been delayed. Their attorneys requested more time to review evidence and prepare their defense. St. Clair County prosecutors objected to the delay but acknowledged that the judge had already decided to push the hearing back. The hearing is now set for May 13th. Matthew was found dead in his bed, with autopsy results showing blunt force trauma and asphyxiation as the cause of death.

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The Port Huron Police Department recently hosted a hands-on Citizens’ Police Academy, focusing on traffic stops and drunk driving enforcement. Officers Cook, Baker, Matich, and Genilla led the session, explaining how they handle these situations. Attendees participated in mock traffic stops and field sobriety tests, using impairment goggles to experience the challenges officers face. The event gave the public a closer look at law enforcement tactics and provided valuable, interactive learning opportunities for all involved.

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In Marine City, roadwork on M-29 between Chartier Road and Belle River Avenue is underway. Michigan’s transportation department is investing $1 million to resurface the road with fresh asphalt, repair joints, and improve sidewalks for accessibility. One lane remains open in each direction to keep traffic flowing. Set to finish by June, the project will deliver a smoother, safer ride for locals. Governor Whitmer highlights it as part of fixing Michigan’s roads, supporting local jobs without tax hikes.

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