Two vie for road commissioner



There’s going to be a contest for the six year term of county road commissioner this year. Randy Horst of Watertown Township is challenging incumbent Harold Donaghy of Custer Township. There are 3 seats on the road board, however Donaghy’s is the only term that’s expiring this year. The challenge to Donaghy’s seat is the first contest to develop for […]

B&E suspect arrested



SANILAC TWP. — A 24-year-old Croswell man has been charged in the theft of a 4-wheeler last week. Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Biniecki stated that in the early morning hours of March 13, 2 suspects broke into the garage of a residence in the 1800 block of Greening Road in Sanilac Township and stole a Polaris 600 four wheeler. When […]

Winter storm knocks rescue truck off road




Winter slammed Sanilac County upside the head again last week, resulting in still more school closings and 19 accidents, including one that put the Brown City Rescue truck into a ditch. Wind speeds of 30-40 mph drove new snow across county roads on March 12, leaving them slippery and with limited visibility through Thursday. Central Dispatch reported 19 vehicles either […]

Tendin’ the still!



Sandusky adopts $1.64M budget



The Sandusky City Council adopted a $1.64 million general fund budget at their February meeting. The budget is only slightly less than $10,000 under last year’s budget. City Manager Dave Faber projects the city’s balance budget will equal $1,642,700 this fiscal year. Faber noted they were able to carry over $60,000 from the previous budget, which was an 85% increase […]

Village may cut excess lighting




PORT SANILAC — The council is discussing reducing redundant street lighting in the village. Business Manager Larry O’Keefe reported he is going to talk to Detroit Edison about decommissioning street lighting where there are double or triple lights or where lighting is not needed. Several years ago the village added decorative street lights during a street scaping project. In other […]

Brown City: pay for water leak



BROWN CITY — The Brown City Council is not going to ask taxpayers to absorb a car wash’s high water bill. The council agreed at their March 10 meeting to make EZ Auto Wash responsible for the full amount of their February water bill, in the amount of $2,555.19. Their attorney, who was present, stated he agreed with their decision […]

Businesses recognized for facade upgrades



Sandusky’s Shining Stars honored



District Court



The following people have been sentenced or bound over to circuit court in 73A District Court in Sanilac County: Martin J. Esselink, 53, Lexington. Domestic violence 2nd offense, attempted interfere electric communication. 12 months probation. $1,95 fines & costs. Jesse L. Knox, 45, Brown City. Domestic violence 2nd offense, animal cruelty. 90 days in jail, credit for time served. 24 […]