2021-06-23 E-Edition

Hit the bell, Jackson!

Young Jackson McLean, 4, is ready to strike the sledgehammer and hit the bell at Brown City Days on Saturday, while his grandmother, Sue McLean, looks on. The carnival was one of many activities at the festival that included a parade, car and tractor shows, music and fireworks. Jackson is the son of Chuck and Sarah McLean. The family is […]

Heroic acts recognized in two cities


Acts of heroism on the part of law enforcement officers, EMS and private citizens were recognized in two communities on Monday evening. At the Sandusky City Council meeting, police officer Matthew Blaine received a certificate of commendation for saving a man from a fire in January. While at the Croswell Council, six individuals – a city police officer, two citizens, […]

Township must pay huge legal fees


GREENLEAF TWP. — This Sanilac County township must pay more than $137,000 in legal bills connected to violations of the Open Meetings Act that won the plaintiff only $500. Ironically, the purpose of the township meeting in 2016 where the Open Meetings Act violations occurred was to approve another large legal settlement. On June 15, the U.S. Sixth Court of […]

Mystery surrounds body found in house


EVERGREEN TWP. — Authorities are still searching for answers about the body that was found after a house fire on June 10. “We are treating it as a crime scene, pending the results from the autopsy and state fire marshal,” said Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich. As of press time Monday, the autopsy of the 29-year-old Detroit man had not […]

County health chief urges vigilance

Governor lifts Covid restrictions

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced an end of all COVID- 19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings increased to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask. Nearly five million Michiganders ages 16 and older […]

Gathering at the tractor show

The Brown City Days Antique Tractor Show on Saturday was a time for looking…and talking. Left to right, Phil Bartle talks to Dick Duckert, while Janice Bartle (Phil’s wife), chats with Mike Hall. They’re all from Brown City.

Winners of the Cutest Baby Contest

Best of Show with dad’s tractor

Dan Willer (right) won Best of Show at the Brown City Days Antique Tractor Show on Saturday. He showed his dad’s (Marshall Willer’s) 1966 John Deere 4070. At Dan’s left is his mother, Linda. The Willers live in Brown City.

Croswell woman dies following crash

SANILAC TWP. — A 34-year-old Croswell woman died from injuries after the truck she was driving crashed early Saturday morning. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were dispatched to the accident scene, Applegate Road near Goetze Road, on June 20 at approximately 2:30 a.m. The preliminary investigation determined the woman was driving a 2008 Dodge Ram truck west […]