Croswell icon to close its doors




CROSWELL— After 83 years and several generations of family ownership, the Pabst Ben Franklin Store in downtown Croswell is closing its doors. “I saw the signs in their windows when we came home from a camping trip,” said Cindy Fockler, a Croswell business owner and city council member. “It made my heart hurt. Their business has been such a staple […]

Scout’s project honors firefighters




A new monument to memorialize the contributions and sacrifices of 13 former Sandusky firefighters was officially dedicated at a ceremony Friday, July 28. The memorial is located just off the sidewalk next to the south wall of the firehall at 161 S. Elk Street. The young man behind the design and construction is 17-year-old Boy Scout Josh Gomez of Sandusky. […]

Animal sanctuary loses license




BROWN CITY — Summer Wind Farms Sanctuary, which has racked up more than 200 violations of the Animal Welfare Act and come attack from animal rights activists, must close. Longtime owner Chuck Vanneste said he will comply with the U.S. Department of Agriculture order but declined further comment, saying he was under a “gag order” by his legal counsel. Vanneste […]

By the numbers, Sanilac County in good shape




County Commissioners received good news from the auditor last month. The audit of Sanilac County government finances for 2016 showed positive gains in the general fund. When the books were closed on Dec. 31, general fund revenue increased $559,849 more than anticipated, including an additional $402,182 in taxes, while expenditures were $171,663 less than anticipated. The balance in the general […]

Pioneer Days is back, with double the fun!



Visitors can expect some changes to Croswell’s big summer festival this weekend – starting with its name. The city’s annual family friendly event has a new group of organizers and they decided to swap out the name Swinging Bridge Festival for the Pioneer Days Festival, which was the festival’s original name. Still firmly in place, though, are such popular events […]

Croswell mailman honored for rescuing woman




CROSWELL — Rural Letter Carrier Myron Harland of the Croswell Post Office has been recognized as a hero by the U.S. Postal Service. The long-time postal worker was honored last week for rescuing a customer in distress while performing his motor route on May 2. According to Croswell Postmaster Roxanne Jex, Harland was walking packages up to a house on […]

Come home to Deckerville this weekend for festival




DECKERVILLE — People from all over are coming home to Deckerville this weekend for a fun-filled, three-day event. The Deckerville Homecoming Committee has worked hard to bring family and friends together for the annual Deckerville Homecoming Festival – which kicks off Friday, Aug. 4 and carries on through the weekend, ending on Sunday. Festival activities are sure to be a […]

Funtastic Fun Fair brings fun for all ages



Deckerville Community Hospital welcomes the Ann Arbor S.T.E.M. hands on museum to its Annual Funtastic Fun Fair, Friday Aug. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deckerville Community School. The popular Ann Arbor S.T.E.M. features 20 new science activities. The Port Huron Prowlers will be making their first appearance at the Funtastic Fun Fair. Captain Joe Pace and Assistant Captain […]

No cutting corners: Windmill trucks create ‘traffic jam’




Making it to work on time Thursday morning was a challenge for Sandusky motorists. The delay resulted when one of three extended tractor-trailers, each carrying a 160-foot windmill blade, got temporarily wedged trying to make the turn off South Elk Street onto eastbound Sanilac Avenue – at the downtown traffic light. Hugging the west curb of Elk Street, the rig […]

BETTY L. KITELEY

SANDUSKY

Miss Betty L. Kiteley, age 97, of Sandusky, formerly of Lapeer and Marlette, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at A Place of Grace Assisted Living in Sandusky. Betty was born in Marlette, March 1, 1920, daughter of the late Emerson and Rozella (Johnson) Kiteley. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty I. Kiteley of Marlette and niece, Roberta (Dave) […]