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Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
This Metro Detroit Duo Just Won HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’
Before interviewing Sam and Sean Kilgore, I had never seen one episode of Battle on the Beach. I knew that I would need to see it before writing this article, but I’m glad that I waited until after our interview. Because when I finally sat down to binge it,...
20 Years of Family Night in Port Huron
Family Night, a longstanding tradition originally started by Operation Transformation, going strong now for 20 years. Roughly 70 groups gather the evening before Boat Night to put on this large, free, family-friendly event. [Sponsored by SEMCO Energy]
Former Border Patrol K-9 euthanized following battle with cancer
The U.S. Border Patrol said goodbye to one of its own Thursday as retired K-9 Drita was euthanized following a battle with cancer. Several officers from not only the border patrol, but also the Marysville Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at the clinic to support Drita in her final moments.
U.S. Border Patrol Thwarts Cross-Border Smuggling Attempt on St. Clair River Near Detroit
Officials have cracked down on a human smuggling operation in Metro Detroit after agents witnessed a boat illegally crossing from Canada into the United States, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. On June 25, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville Station observed the vessel on the St. Clair River as it dropped off three passengers on the U.S. shoreline who then proceeded to quickly get into a waiting car. According to WWJ News Radio, the individuals were swiftly apprehended by the authorities.
Chesterfield Township police sergeants complete leadership program
Two members of the Chesterfield Township Police Department recently completed an intensive 10-week leadership program. Detective Sgt. Joseph Feld and Sgt. Joseph Lentine graduated from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command on May 10 after successfully completing the program in Troy. “Northwestern School...
Strong Gas Odor Reported in Clyde Township
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a strong gas odor in the house/garage area of a residence on County Road I in Clyde Township Saturday around 1:14pm. Lone Rock Fire and EMS responded to the residence. No injuries or illnesses were reported as a result of the incident.
Wrong way I-69 crash results in critical injuries
A head-on collision last night on I-69 in Capac resulting in critical injuries to a wrong-way driver. Police were called on reports of light-colored sedan driving in the wrong direction on Westbound I-69 near the Capac Road exit began coming in just before 10 pm. A short time later, the vehicle reportedly collided with a pick-up truck hauling a recreation trailer, east of the exit. The driver of the sedan was extricated by local fire crews and airlifted to an Ann Arbor area hospital with reports of serious injuries to both legs. They were last known to be in critical condition. The truck’s driver declined on-site medical treatment. The crash forced a closure of westbound I-69 and one lane of the eastbound span during rescue, clean-up, and investigation.
The Only Town Located in the Michigan Thumb’s Lower Knuckle: Marysville
Here's a little town I found accidentally: Marysville, located in the county of St. Clair, on the shores of the St. Clair River, at the bottom knuckle of Michigan's Thumb. It's the only town in that lower knuckle...sure, others are close, like Smiths Creek and Kimball, but Marysville has 'em beat.
This weekend's Bayview Mackinac Race marks 100 years with record number of boats
PORT HURON, MI - Excitement is building along the shores of Lake Huron as the 100th running of the Bayview Mackinac Race is set to kick off Saturday. This century milestone is made even more special because a record number of sailboats - 332 are registered - are set to sail up the course to the finish line near Mackinac Island.
Chesterfield, New Baltimore police departments getting upgrades
Local police departments are getting upgrades from a new patrol vehicle and firearms to new employee wellness rooms. The Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously on July 9 to use about $174,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for two purchases requested by the police department. Roughly $32,600 will...
Three vie for two Cottrellville Township trustee seats
Cottrellville Township voters will decide between two Republican candidates for supervisor and three Republican candidates for two trustee positions in the Aug. 6 primary election. Greg Abbey is challenging incumbent Mary Agnes Simons for the position of supervisor. Both of the two township board positions are up for election this...
Anchor Bay soccer legend Grammens inducted into MHSSCA Hall of Honor
Bob Grammens wasn’t introduced to soccer until his mid-30s. He has certainly made up for lost time. Last month, the long-time Anchor Bay coach took his place in the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Honor at the group’s spring banquet in Lansing. “I was a...
MI Dream Home: Algonac riverfront home has boathouse, Tiki bar, pool
An Algonac riverfront house that's a nice slice of paradise is on the market. And the brick, colonial-style house comes topped with a boathouse with a Tiki bar, an in-ground pool and a hot tub. The more than 4,000-square-foot house is located on the St. Clair River at 2703 Pointe...
Family Night brings fun and celebration to Port Huron during Boat Week
Hundreds of families gathered near the 10th Street Bridge and along McMorran Boulevard Thursday evening to play games, pet goats and have their faces painted. It was all part of Blue Water Fest's Family Night, a night of Boat Week to host family-friendly activities in the leadup to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. ...
'It's pretty special': Grant Township sisters qualify for barrel racing world championships
CLYDE TOWNSHIP — Riding a horse is one thing. Riding a horse at full speed, while making sharp turns and evading obstacles, is another thing entirely. For sisters Cheyenne and Brooke Hillock, the latter is something they do every day. And the Grant Township natives are quite good at it.
Armada Township supervisor, treasurer, trustee races contested in primary
In a solidly Republican political primary, Armada Township’s Aug. 6 election will be a key race for supervisor, treasurer and trustee seats. The Voice sent a request for information to each candidate in a contested race. Responses were limited to 75 words per question. Trustee candidate Steve Arnold did not respond.
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