Green light for recall




The Saniilac County Elections Commission has approved the language of a recall petition against Mary Ann Magri. The three-member board met Friday to determine if the proposed wording for the petition targeting Magri, the president of the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Board of Education was sufficiently clear. The answer was yes. Gene Ekaut of Port Sanilac, the recall sponsor, can now circulate […]

Child abuser pleads guilty



The Sandusky man who beat his girlfriend’s baby has pled guilty in Sanilac County Circuit Court. Last week Joshua D. Walls, 25, plead guilty to child abuse second degree and to an added count of domestic violence, and no contest to child abuse first degree. A no contest plea means he did not plead guilty, but the plea is treated […]

Bids due on Forester Twp. water project




FORESTER TWP. – Township residents in the M-25 corridor are a step closer to getting municipal water. After years of waiting, water line construction could start this summer. On Feb. 21 the Sanilac County Board of Public Works will receive bids under four contracts for the project. “We split it up so smaller contractors could have a chance,” stated Forester […]

Goodies for a good cause



Calling all Leapers!



It’s your year! And the News comes out on your birthday — Feb. 29! We’re looking for stories from Leap Year Day babies — your birthday plans, what it’s like to celebrate your birthday every four years. We’re looking for current or former Sanilac County residents. If you’re one, or know someone who is, contact the News by Feb. 15 […]

Food for Fines



Snowball royalty crowned



Royalty at CPS



13 apply for treasurer’s post



The Sanilac County Appointment Commission will meet Monday to review the 13 applications for county treasurer. The deadline for applications was Monday at 4 p.m. The position became vacant when Kathy Dorman resigned the elected post in December to become the new county administrator. The person who receives the appointment will serve out Dorman’s unexpired term, which ends on Dec. […]

Kissing thief suspect arrested



WORTH TWP. — Michigan State troopers were dispatched to the Great Lakes Beach No. 2 Subdivision at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday for a house break-in, and a kiss. The woman at the residence told troopers she heard a noise in the house and when she went to investigate, she found her nephew’s 23-yearold friend holding one of her prescription bottles. […]