Vandals ransack Carsonville church




CARSONVILLE — The Carsonville United Methodist Church at 3953 Sheldon Street was ransacked, robbed, and vandalized last week. Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene on Friday, Sept. 22 to investigate reports of a breaking and entering at the historic building. Church Treasurer Elva Henley of Applegate and lifelong member Jolene Pudner of Carsonville were on hand Friday […]

Sheriff warns county board

Decision could reduce jail revenue


It’s one thing if county commissioners break a previous board’s non-binding pledge to voters to pay off the jail debt early. It’s another matter if there are adjustments in the county budget that could reduce or jeopardize a contract with the federal government for prisoner bed rentals. That’s the dilemma Sanilac County could find itself in if the board of […]

Cold gun case heats up

Cops recover stolen weapons


CROSWELL — When the leads didn’t pan out over the years, Chief of Police Dave Hall put the stolen guns investigation into the cold case file. That changed three or four months ago, when Croswell police began receiving credible leads into the theft of 15 handguns during a break-in in July 2011. And, about a month ago, the Sanilac County […]

Bridge work progresses in county




SANDUSKY — Engineer-Manager Robb Falls reported on the progress of bridge work at last week’s meeting of the Sanilac County Road Commission. Falls first addressed the Mills Road bridge over Black River in Wheatland Township. He told commissioners that Kloote Contracting had both abutments backfilled and riprap (erosion fighting stones) placed in front of the abutments. “They set the galvanized […]

Brown City junior makes grade at grueling police academy




BROWN CITY — Seventeen-year-old Anjeles Guarneros knows what she wants to do in life. Her aim is to pursue a career in law enforcement, maybe as a state trooper or possibly as a local police officer. Anjeles was confirmed in her desire by the six grueling days she recently spent at the Michigan State Police Law Enforcement Career Academy in […]

Hat Day benefits injured student

$2,200 raised for student hurt in accident

Brown City High School juniors Sophia Jakubowski (left) and Kendal Muxlow model some silly headwear. It was all part of a “Hat Day” fundraiser on Sept. 15 to help the family of accident victim and fellow student Alex Harvey with medical expenses. Elementary and junior-senior high school students wanting to wear a hat in school that day gave a donation […]

Project Connect set for Oct. 4



Project Connect, which connects individuals and families in need with free services and information, will be held next week. The annual event is set for Wed., Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Countryside Family Center, 912 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky. More than 20 vendors will provide information and services. Free haircuts, flu shots, lunch, and food distribution will be […]

McLaren Foundation sets women’s event



LEXINGTON — McLaren Port Huron Foundation’s Lexington Community Health Team will hold a special women’s program, Relax, Refresh, Renew: A Night For You. The Lexington event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Lexington United Methodist Church, 5597 Main Street, Lexington. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 2. Women are invited to learn new ways to […]

Coats for Kids drive underway



The annual collection of winter clothing for children is underway. Open Door Missionary Church will distribute coats, hats, mittens, boots, snow pants and other winter garb, free, on Friday, Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m. The church is at 770 W. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky. Collection boxes have been placed in local churches and businesses, including Ben’s Supercenter in Marlette, and Jerry’s […]

Sweet treats raise special needs funds



Watch for the knights with the tootsie rolls next weekend in Lexington and Port Sanilac. The Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual tootsie roll fundraiser in both villages from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Proceeds go to area special needs groups. Last year, thanks to public generosity, the Sanilac County Special Olympics and Martinez House of Croswell […]