Day: May 7, 2018

PI Accident in Maple Valley Township

A one-vehicle rollover accident around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening sent a Chesterfield Township man to an area hospital. 54-year old David Mutart told Sanilac County sheriff deputies he was driving south on Maple Valley Road in Flynn

Elmer Township Shed Destroyed by Flames

A three alarm blaze Sunday afternoon destroyed a shed in Elmer township, including two antique cars. Sandusky Fire Chief Todd Hillman said his department was called to a home on Elmer Road, between Walker and Cooper, around

Sanilac County Windstorm

Area fire departments and Sanilac Central Dispatch were swamped with calls during Friday’s wind storm. Sanilac County Emergency Management Director Todd Hillman said county wide, there were over 70 calls for assistance as a result of the

Five People Saved From Boat

One person was arrested following a mishap in the Harbor Beach harbor as a result of Friday’s windstorm. Police said a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter was used to pull five people from a boat that had lost

Animal Control to Be Reorganized

Sanilac County Administrator Tara Griffith informed Commissioners Animal Control Officer Jim Mattson is retiring in June, causing officials to restructure how animal control is handled. Griffith said the county currently has an agreement with Tuscola County for

Police Seeking Help in Hit & Run Accident

The Huron County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run accident over the weekend that injured a 20-year old Caseville man. Sheriff Kelly Hanson said deputies responded to the Silver Bullet Speedway in Grant Twp. around

Cros-Lex Student Arrested After Alleged Threat

A student at Croswell-Lexington Community Schools was arrested late last week after allegedly making a threat to shoot up the school. The alleged threat was made Friday and was described as the suspect obtaining a gun to

Huron County Fire Levels Four Vacant Buildings

Despite pleas from fire authorities, residents from throughout the Thumb continue to use burn barrels and in several cases, the burning has resulted in structures catching fire. Last Friday, during the wind storm, four vacant buildings on

Clara Nichol

Clara Nichol, age 90 of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Vincent Booms, 79

Vincent Booms, age 79 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018.

Bonita Church, 61

Bonita Church, age 61 of Croswell, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018.