Sanilac County News

12/31/2024

Happy New Year! This week's edition of the Sanilac County News is out a day early due to the holiday. The online edition will be available tomorrow.
We wish you all a safe, joyous celebration of the New Year.

12/26/2024

A 42-year-old Sandusky man convicted of crimes against children will spend up to 50 years behind bars in a sentence the judge called a “Christmas Gift” to the residents of Sanilac County.

“The best Christmas gift I could give the people of this county is to give you a significant sentence, which is what I am about to do,” Sanilac County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Wrathell told Terry Aben, who was found guilty by a jury in October on 28 charges of criminal sexual conduct, and possession of child po*******hy.

A 42-year-old Sandusky man convicted of crimes against children will spend up to 50 years behind bars in a sentence the judge called a “Christmas gift” to the residents of Sanilac County. “The best Christmas gift I could give the people of this county is to give you a significant sentence, whi...

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Eve, Sanilac County! Due to the holiday, you can find this week's edition of the News in your mailbox, or on the news rack, today!

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12/18/2024

Happy Holidays from the Sanilac County News team! In today's edition you'll find two special sections that include: a 2024-25 Winter Sports Preview, and The Christmas Story.

Don't forget to pick up your copy today!

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12/15/2024

Scenes from Saturday's Lexington Old Fashion Christmas Horse Parade

12/12/2024

Enjoy the holidays with some great music performed by the Croswell-Lexington Community Band and the Croswell-Lexington School Band program.

Enjoy the holidays with some great music perform by the Croswell-Lexington Community Band and the Croswell-Lexington School Band Program. Join conductor Kevin Czarnik and the musicians of the Croswell-Lexington Community Band for their Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Croswell Free Methodis...

12/12/2024

The Deckerville Community Choir's Christmas musical on Friday, Dec. 13 will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Deckerville Baptist Church. It will not be at the Presbyterian Church, as reported in this week’s edition of the News.

12/04/2024

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12/04/2024

M-90 public meeting planned in Brown City

BROWN CITY – The Michigan Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to discuss a proposal to convert M-90 in Brown City from a four-lane roadway to a three-lane roadway with one lane in each direction plus a center left-turn lane.

The project would also include the installation of bike lanes from Cade Road to Maple Valley Road through the city limits

The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Brown City Hall, 4205 Main Street.

In addition to the public meeting, comments can also be submitted online through MDOT’s online comment form, by calling 517-335-4381, emailing Monica Monsma, MDOT Environmental Services Section, at [email protected], or by letter to: 425 West Ottawa St., P.O. Box 30050, Lansing MI 48909.

The deadline for comments is Jan. 3.

12/04/2024

The latest issue of the Sanilac County News is out today!

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11/29/2024

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Sandusky city officials and representatives of Aspire Rural Health System celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sandusky Rapid Care and Family Practice facility on Friday, Nov. 22. Construction has begun on the approximate 5,000 square-foot facility at 650 W. Sanilac Ave., across from Walma...

11/27/2024

A 75-year-old Applegate woman was treated and released from the hospital after being hit by an SUV at the Sandusky Walmart on Nov. 20, at around 6:30 p.m.

It was the second car-pedestrian accident at Walmart since early October.

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A 75-year-old Applegate woman was treated and released from the hospital after being hit by an SUV at Sandusky Walmart. It was the second car-pedestrian accident at Walmart since early October. The most recent incident occurred Wednesday, Nov. 20 at around 6:30 p.m. According to Sandusky Chief of Po...

11/27/2024

Most of the orange barrels are gone, and the main throughfares are open to traffic through Sandusky’s downtown business district.

Following months of construction, M-46 and M-19, the state highways that run through Sandusky and intersect at the downtown traffic light, are again open to motorists, providing access to businesses hurt by the drop-off in customers who shopped elsewhere rather than deal with street closings, detours, and parking issues.

This Saturday, Nov. 30, the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce invites you to rediscover Sandusky’s restaurants, shops and businesses during the 15th Annual Small Business Saturday. Sixteen businesses are participating in the shopping day with one-day specials.

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https://sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com/articles/rediscover-sandusky-on-small-business-saturday/

Most of the orange barrels are gone, and the main throughfares are open to traffic through Sandusky’s downtown business district. Following months of construction, M-46 and M-19, the state highways that run through Sandusky and intersect at the downtown traffic light, are again open to motorists, ...

11/27/2024

A group of local citizens and business owners in the Carsonville, Port Sanilac area have come together to take care of “some folks in town,” as Gail Innis, of Port Sanilac, puts it.

Innis spearheaded a group of about 10 volunteers who worked with 18 businesses to bring the “Not the Grinch, It’s Grassroots Generosity” project together for the first time this holiday season.

“We really wanted to cover things not covered by food stamps (or other assistance),” said Innis at a recent Port Sanilac Business Association meeting.

While celebrating Thanksgiving this week, Innis said it is important to remember that the first word in the holiday is thanks, and the second word is giving.

What she and other volunteers hope to do is give a beautiful holiday to residents who may be struggling this year, and the group has already identified several families to receive a portion of the donations, and some will be given to local senior citizens as well.

Businesses throughout the communities will have trees designated for the giving project, and each is asking for a specific type of donation.

For the full story, follow the link below or pick up a copy of this week’s Sanilac County News! To stay current on local news, features and sports coverage, subscribe to the News by calling 810-648-4000, or visiting sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com.

https://sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com/articles/not-the-grinch-giving-at-local-businesses/

A group of local citizens and business owners in the Carsonville, Port Sanilac area have come together to take care of “some folks in town,” as Gail Innis, of Port Sanilac, puts it. Innis spearheaded a group of about 10 volunteers who worked with 18 businesses to bring the “Not the Grinch, It....

11/27/2024

Sanilac County News Sports Editor Mike Gallagher provided amazing coverage of the Eagles' victory in the state finals last weekend. Congrats, Deckerville! Your community is so proud of you.

Deckerville head football coach Bill Brown hoists the 8-Player Division 1 state championship trophy on Saturday afternoon, after his Eagles rallied to defeat Pickford, 30-28, at the Superior Dome in Marquette. This is the second state title for Brown and the Eagles, joining the 2012 team. More photo...

11/27/2024