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Stepmom pleads guilty to child abuse
Agrees to testify against husband
The wife of an alledged child torturer has pled guilty to child abuse. Natasha L. Brockitt, 20, Lexington, pled guilty to child abuse second degree in 73rd District Court last Thursday. Brockitt agreed to testify against her husband, Joseph L. Brockitt, 34, in his circuit court trial as part of the plea bargain. The trial was scheduled to begin yesterday, May 15. More...
Opening Day in Sandusky

The season officially opened Saturday for the Sandusky Youth Athletic Association, with a long parade of young baseball and softball players, parents, coaches, and special guests PAWS, the Detroit Ti More...

Races in all commission districts

The would-be politicians were hustling into the county clerk’s office to run for county office in the count-down to the May 15 deadline. At press deadline Tuesday, prior to the filing deadline for nominating petitions, there were races in all five county commission districts, including four in the August Primary Election. More...

 News
• article has image Warning: cut down ash trees
The warnings have been out for several years about the Emerald Ash Borer that attacks trees. The insect is now hard at work in Sanilac County. "I promote the removal of all ash trees in this area, especially near your homes and families," said Greg Alexander, Sanilac County Drain Commissioner. More...
• Sandusky residents, city to split trash bill increase
• County Road Commission adjusts road project
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 Opinion
• article has image IN MY OPINION
Hospitals: non-profit vs. profit
In Sanilac County we are lucky to have two hospitals that offer good, quality care. Marlette Regional Hospital and McKenzie Memorial Hospital are both non-profit hospitals and to me that makes all the difference. More...
• IN YOUR WORDS
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 Obituaries
• article has image RITA C. GLAZA RUTH
Rita C. Glaza, age 85 of Ruth, passed away Thursday morning, May 10, 2012 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe after an extended illness, with her family at her side while under Hospice Care. She was born June 3, 1926 in Sherman Township, the daughter of the late More...
• BERNICE E. MERRILL PORTAGE
• article has image HORST W. KIETZKE KINGSTON
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 Celebrations & Milestones
• article has image Markey awarded scholarship
Megan Markey, a Sandusky High School senior has been selected to receive the 2012 Celeste Jensen Memorial Scholarship. Sponsored by the Sandusky Community Hearts, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student who exhibits outstanding community service. More...
• article has image A new Franklin!
• article has image A new Wheeler
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 Community Calendar
• Community Calendar
FOOD/BENEFITS Saturday May 19 Nathan Bower Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: Poker Run, registration 10-11 a.m., Peck American Legion Hall, 17 E. Lapeer, Peck, $12 single rider, $20 couple/ single vehicle, includes meal; pig roast, 1 p.m. $7, $3 ages 5 and under, Legion Hall; dance 4 p.m., Legion Hall. Details 810-705-3921 or 810-837-2787. More...
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 Court News
• District Court
The following people have been sentenced in 73A District Court in Sanilac County or bound over to circuit court: Clayton E. Troyer, 27, Marlette. Operate intoxicated 3rd offense, driving while license suspended. Waived preliminary exam, bound over. Kenneth Romain, 52, Marlette. 2 counts uttering & publishing. Waived preliminary exam, bound over. More...
• Circuit Court
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 Sports
• article has image CPS’s Amey signs with SC4
SANILAC TOWNSHIP - Calvin Amey was nearly settled with the idea that he would not be playing organized basketball any more. The Class D All-State player, who showed he could play a post position well despite being 6’3”, had no real offers from colleges. But then, he decided to give it one more try. More...
• article has image Pioneer teams gearing up for track & field regionals
• article has image Tigers’ Taylor to pitch for Skippers
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