County attempts to mend fences

City official upset about communication



Sanilac County Commission Chairman Justin Faber convened a meeting of the Building Monday, for the sole purpose of mending fences with city officials. At issue was the perceived lack of communication between the Board of Commissioners and the Sandusky Planning Commission over the county’s renovation project of the office building at 95 Dawson Street. The building, owned by the county, […]

Off with his hair!



Greenleaf election:

clerk recall; treasurer vacancy



GREENLEAF TWP. — Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in the township’s latest recall attempt election, this one against the clerk. At the same time, voters will elect a new treasurer, filling the position that has been vacant for months because the divided township board has been unable to agree on a candidate. Trustee Randy Schuette’s successful petition […]

‘Dead Man’s Hill’ issue still alive

Worth can’t afford the improvements



WORTH TWP. — Township officials expressed their frustration last week over their inability to properly maintain roads. The issue came up several times at the board’s regular meeting on April 20, with the unofficial detour down Babcock Road dominating much of the discussion. Claiming a lack of money, the board voted unanimously to reject the latest estimate from the Sanilac […]

Miss Michigan pays a visit



Contests set for Primary Election





County Commission District 5 will have four candidates contesting for the seat. The deadline for candidates to file for the August Primary Election was April 19. Businessman Joseph Reusser of Fremont Township has joined the race in District 5, seeking the Republican nomination. The two other Republicans on the ballot are from Brown City: Paul Muxlow, state representative in the […]

Firefighters get extrication equipment



PORT SANILAC — The local fire department has taken delivery of a new set of Turtle Tile extrication cribbing, thanks to a grant from the American Automobile Association. With the $2,800 grant, the department now has equipment that allows fire personnel to stabilize vehicles during rescue operations, when they free trapped occupants using equipment such as the Jaws of Life. […]

Mystery solved: Source of blue streak determined





BROWN CITY — Residents were relieved last week to learn the identity of the material that was painting a quarter of the town blue. It turned out to be swimming pool dye. According to City Manager Clint Holmes, the case was cracked by good old-fashioned shoe-leather police work. “Chief Smith went through the affected area knocking on doors and talking […]

Circuit Court



The following individuals were guilty of contempt of court for failure to pay child support in 24th Judicial Circuit Court: Bocephus Matthews, Deckerville. 45 days in jail or pay $250 by 4-28-16 and $176.50 per month. David Gomez, Applegate. 90 days in jail or pay $416.50 per month. Jonathan Wilber, Marlette. 45 days in jail or pay $478.50 per month. […]

Sandusky board OKs more bond work





The Sandusky Board of Education continues to check off the long list of projects planned with last year’s bond issue. Voters approved the $4.65 million bond issue in March 2015, with the majority of the money earmarked for improvements in technology and buildings and grounds. The balance of the bond budget is $760,000, of which $250,000 will be left in […]