Lex. fire chief, top officers quit

Younger firefighters support change


LEXINGTON — Lexington has a new fire chief after its fire department’s top three officers handed in their resignations last week. Keefe Radtke, an 11-year veteran of the department, was named new chief by the Lexington Council on March 27 following the mass resignations of former longtime chief Mike Sharon, assistant chief John Watson and captain Chris Anderson. Between them, […]

Taking the oath



Sandusky’s newest police officer, Zachary Yeomans, 25, takes the oath of office from City Clerk Laurie Burns at the city council meeting on March 28. Yeomans is from the Mayville area and recently completed the police academy.

Oh, deer

Sandusky may target White Tails


The city of Sandusky is looking at ways to reduce property damage and traffic accidents caused by deer. City Councilman Roger Williamson addressed the issue at Monday night’s council meeting. Williamson, who has been conferring with Sheriff Garry Biniecki about the problem, said one approach by other communities has been to allow hunting with bow and arrow. However, the suggestion […]

Book it to your local library

Activities planned during National Library Week


It is time once again to honor that staunch provider of free information, the public library. Where else can you get so much for so little? From the latest bestseller to free computer access, the modern library has it all. During National Library Week, April 9-15, Sanilac County libraries will be rolling out the red carpet to their communities, hosting […]

Slick roads bedevil drivers




Last Thursday’s fast-falling snow turned most of Sanilac County’s roads into a slippery, slushy, mess. “It was a truly busy day for us, said Undersheriff Brad Roff. “Among other calls for service, sheriff’s deputies responded to 11 accidents.” Roff said that two wrecks involved personal injuries, while the other nine were property damage accidents, of which four were car-deer mishaps. […]

Rep. Hernandez introduces legislation on pistol licenses



State Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-Port Huron) has introduced legislation to protect Michigan citizens with concealed pistol licenses from overly aggressive prosecution in the event they simply forget to renew their license. Currently, CPL holders could be charged with a felony if they are found in possession of a concealed pistol one day after their license expires. The bill Hernandez has […]

Career Center Baja team seeks sponsors



How do you make competition that is a grueling four hour, wheel to wheel, off road endurance race with jumps and bumps any harder? Try racing in a foot and half of snow in the unforgiving climate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in mid-February. On Feb.18, the Sanilac Career Center Engineering & Design SAE Baja Team traveled to Houghton to race […]

A successful drive to help veterans



Sanilac County Department of Veterans Affairs in coordination with Croswell American Legion, Sandusky District Library, Peck American Legion, Sandusky VFW and Sandusky American Legion gathered donations during the month of February for veterans in VA Medical Centers. Shannon Kreger (left), director of Sanilac County Veterans Affairs, and Marleen Reynolds, representing Croswell American Legion, pose with bags filled with items taken […]

TORNADO SEASON: siren tests; spotter class



Sanilac County will conduct the annual test of the Emergency Warning System Mon., April 10 at 5 p.m. At that time, all warning sirens in the county will be activated in the warning mode by local fire departments. At approximately 5:10 p.m., the all clear will be activated. Todd Hillman, director of Sanilac County Emergency Management, notes this is a […]

Sandusky to seek $1.99 million grant for infrastructure upgrades




Sandusky officials are hopeful the city’s Rising Tide designation will give it a leg-up on an infrastructure grant. Sandusky is among the original 10 communities selected for the governor’s Rising Tide program, that has provided money and expertise for economic development, from marketing strategy to zoning. Now the city is hoping the Rising Tide status will put a stamp of […]