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All-BWAC softball squad is announced
TRI-CITY AREA — The following softball players gained selection to the All-Blue Water Area Conference squad which was chosen recently:. First team– Katie Shuboy, Richmond; Liz Shuboy, Richmond; Ashley Staffeco, Richmond; Emmi Hildreth, Richmond; Kenna Bommarito, Algonac; Jaycee Reams, Algonac; Michael Kenel, Algonac; Helena Fettue, Armada; Taylor Capozzo, Armada; Leah Noch, Armada; Chloe Bruman, Imlay City; Lexa Forti, Imlay City; Makayla Bruman, Imlay City; Alana Deshetsky, North Branch; Cate Welch, North Branch; Lydia LaCavera, Almont; Brooklyn Bunch, Almont; Riley Robertson, Cros-Lex; and Marissa Hoenicke, Yale.
Patriotic-themed bike parade to cruise into St. Clair
Kids ready to experience the independence of bike riding can not only acquire their first bike in St. Clair this month, but can ride like its Independence Day also. The St. Clair Recreation Department has two events in July that can help kids get their wheels in motion this summer. The first is the Kids Garage Sale and Market, set for July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eddy Center, located at 301 N. Ninth St. in St. Clair. The market is exclusively operated by kids to attract kid shoppers. Bikes, toys, games, crafts, art, jewelry, sports equipment and similar goods can be bought, sold or traded during the market. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.
East China School District honors retirees
At the East China School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on June 24, the district honored its retirees from the past year. The presentation was done by Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dawn Demick with the help of Superintendent Suzanne Cybulla. “Tonight’s retirees represent all of our retirees from...
Letters to the editor: July 3
This letter to the editor is in response to the letter titled, “See the truth,” by Linda Savoyard that was published in the June 19, 2024, edition of The Voice, which was in response to the letter titled, “A good day for democracy,” that was published in the June 12, 2024, edition of The Voice.
RV Engulfed in Flames Mid-Turn in Greenwood Township
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — An RV was fully engulfed by flames in an intersection just west of Tower, MN, early Wednesday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on the intersection of County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road, in rural Greenwood Township.
Almont duo play in All-Star Game
ALMONT — Almont’s Marko Radisavljevic and Manny Goldstein suited up for Team Dennis in a 76-64 setback to Team Brady at the Blue Water Senior All-Star Basketball Game last Wednesday evening. Cros-Lex High School is where the action unfolded. In Wednesday’s matchup, Team Dennis spotted Team Brady a...
St. Clair's Tyler Motte is latest Red Wings free-agent addition
Detroit — The Wings dipped back into the free-agent pool Tuesday night and secured another local player. Forward Tyler Motte, a St. Clair native, signed a one-year contract worth $800,000. Motte, 29, a 5-foot-10 194-pound center, spent last season in Tampa Bay, where he scored six goals with three...
Memphis residents concerned about construction site safety
The safety of a construction site on Belle River Road has some in Memphis concerned. M Squared Homes is building condominiums on the site and at a recent planning commission meeting, residents sounded off about their concerns. The site borders baseball fields and Memphis High School and junior high and residents say students often cut across the construction site property to travel to and from school.
'A good place to play softball': Blue Water Fastpitch Invitational draws rave reviews
PORT HURON — By drawing upon the city's athletic past, Port Huron gave a glimpse of its softball future. The inaugural Blue Water Fastpitch Invitational, a national men's softball tournament, concluded Sunday when the New York Gremlins held off Bear Creek Express, 2-1, in eight innings of the championship game at Pine Grove Park.
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Imlay City and Township Hosting Visioning Workshop. Imlay Township and the city of Imlay City will conduct a visioning workshop 7 to 9 p.m., July 11. The meeting will be at the fire station at 571 East Boarland Road. According...
Kristy Atkins – Selfie Superstar 7.2.24
Kristy Atkins from Port Huron sent in this picture of her daughter and her first catch of the season at 40th St. Pond! She’s now going onto a t-shirt as a Selfie Superstar with Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! To win tomorrow, submit a picture HERE!
Albert Leo Joseph Blanchette, 88
Albert Leo Joseph Blanchette, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. He was born November 1, 1935, in Windsor, Canada, the son of Romeo and Eugenie (Martin) Blanchette. He enlisted in the United State Air Force and was honorably discharged on December 26, 1962. He...
Mike Baraslievski Steps Away from St. Clair Men’s Soccer
The St. Clair College Athletic Department officially announced the retirement of longtime Varsity Men’s Soccer Head Coach Mike Baraslievski. Baraslievski has led the Men’s Varsity Soccer program at St. Clair since 1992 which totals 31 seasons of fall outdoor soccer where he collected 174 wins overall in that span including 133 regular seasons victories which resulted in three West Division titles and 24 playoff appearances. 18 post-season wins allowed St. Clair to reach the podium three times including a rookie campaign Bronze along with a Silver Medal in 2000 to go with last fall’s CCAA National Bronze when the Saints hosted the event at St. Clair’s SportsPark Acumen Stadium. He was also part of the organizing committee when St. Clair hosted the OCAA Provincial Championship in 2001 and 2021. In addition, he was leader of the indoor team when the Saints fielded that program which accounted for another 15 years at the helm adding back-to-back OCAA Provincial Silver Medal performances to his resume in 2016 and 2017.
Birchwood Mall, Port Huron, MI: Past and Present
Birchwood Mall opened on October 10, 1990, and was developed by General Growth Properties. The initial anchor stores included Sears, Target, JCPenney, and Prange’s. The mall quickly became a popular shopping destination. Located in Fort Gratiot Township, near Port Huron, Michigan, Birchwood Mall drew in Canadian shoppers from Sarnia,...
81-year-old grandmother, son and grandson charged in Eastpointe drive-by shooting
An Eastpointe grandmother, as well as her son and grandson, have been charged in connection to a drive-by shooting. She’s charged with storing the vehicle used in the shooting at her home.
Almont voters face four millage issues
ALMONT — Voters in the Almont school district will be going to the polls in early August to determine the fate of several matters, including four proposals. Those choosing to vote will consider a request for a pair of six-year requests from Lapeer County EMS and Veterans Affairs. Taxpayers...
Blue Water Cruise Weekend: Cars, Ice Cream, and Community
It may have been raining, but that didn’t stop car enthusiasts from enjoying this year’s Blue Water Cruise Weekend in Fort Gratiot. We took a quick visit to the newly opened Hippie Dippy Creamery and made various pit stops along 24th Ave.
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Two-Vehicle Crash in Elk Township Sends Two to Hospital. A two-vehicle crash sent a Marlette man and a Peck woman to the hospital on Saturday morning. On June 29th, at around 11:18 a.m., Sanilac County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1...
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