Sandusky approves principals’ contracts

Carlson, Lulis to run buildings


The Sandusky Board of Education continued the march toward building consolidation last week, a path that will save the school district between $800,000 and $1 million next school year. The board met Feb. 27, the day after voters in the district approved the renewal of 18 mills on non-homestead property during a special election. The levy, which was set to […]

Lexington audit reveals criminal act




LEXINGTON – The Village Council has approved final payment for its 2011-12 audit, part of which was a forensic audit of municipal mobile home park accounts because of suspected irregularities. The amount of the mobile home park forensic audit bill, approved Feb. 25 by council, was $10,510 to Stewart, Beauvais and Whipple, to be paid from the mobile home park […]

The Cat pays a visit



Experimental road may be repaired




The pot-holed concrete section of M-46 in Sanilac County is likely going to be repaired this year. The road commission has talked to the Michigan Department of Transportation about their pilot project between Goetze Road east of Carsonville and the intersection with M- 25 in Port Sanilac. Sanilac Assistant Engineer-Manager Dale Stolicker reported last week that they are talking about […]

Eagles pitch in for Jaws



Former Medical Care chief files complaint



Sanilac County Commissioners have retained legal counsel for an age discrimination complaint filed by the county’s former nursing home administrator. “The age discrimination claim has been filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Louis E. Wenzlaff,” said county Administrator Kathy Dorman, who declined further comment. County Commissioners went into closed session during the Feb. 26 board meeting to […]

Benefit planned for injured farmer



A benefit is planned Saturday for Brian Puterbaugh to help the 33-year-old farmer and his family with past and current medical expenses. The morning of July 30, 2012, the Shabbona area man was driving an all-terrain-vehicle to a cornfield to retrieve cattle that got loose when he lost control of the ATV, fell and slid down the road approximately 50 […]

Teens plead in arson



Two teenaged males recently agreed to plea bargains in an arson case from last October. Zachary C. Brill, 18, of Decker pled guilty and been sentenced in 73rd District Court. Brill pled to malicious destruction less than $200 to trees, shrubs, crops, turf, etc., and to prepare to burn less than $200. His partner in crime -Michael D. Barnes, 17, […]

Kids’ Connection moves to health department



The Sanilac County Kids’ Connection announces a change in location. On Feb. 25, the Kids’ Connection was scheduled to move from 217 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky, to the county health department at 171 Dawson Street. “This past year many changes have taken place in our community,” said Lynn Laughlin, chairperson of the Kids’ Connection Board. “With dwindling budgets we all […]

Brothers sentenced in boat theft



WORTH TWP. — Two Croswell area brothers have been sentenced to jail for stealing a boat. Darence Jotham Maze, 17, and Jordan Mitchell Maze, 21, both of Croswell, were sentenced to jail last week. Jordan got 10 days, with credit for six already served. Darence got 30 days in jail, with six already served, and may serve his jail time […]