Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Eastpointe home with six children inside targeted in drive-by shooting
Two St. Clair County men were arrested early Tuesday after one of them was allegedly involved in a drive-by shooting in Eastpointe that targeted a home with six children inside, according to police. The incident took place about 1 a.m. when officers responded to the 16000 block of Forest Avenue...
Sheriff's office identifies deceased in double fatal Casco Twp. crash
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has identified the two individuals who died in a crash on Interstate 94 on June 17. Paige Horn, 19, of Clyde Township was identified as the victim who had been eastbound in a Chevy Cruze near Fred Moore Highway. An obituary for Horn stated she was...
Community Foundation sues closed whiskey lounge at Wrigley over $100,000 loan
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is alleging breach of contract over an unpaid $100,000 loan against the now-closed whiskey distillery and cocktail lounge previously at the Wrigley Center in a civil complaint filed this month. Renaissance Man Co., operated by founders Aaron Weidman and John Fitzgerald, referred to as John Lewis...
Renovations for new health dept. space downtown kick off this summer
PORT HURON — A multi-million-dollar buildout of a new space for St. Clair County’s Health Department inside the county’s administration building downtown could kick off as soon as next month. However, a firm date of when the public health agency will open services at 220 Fort St.,...
Former equestrian center owners get 50 years minimum for child sex abuse
St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Michael West listened as Austin and Todd Sabb-Visga asked for their sentences to be concurrent, not consecutive during a hearing Monday afternoon. The couple each pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for raping a child under their care multiple times...
2 suspected in Eastpointe drive-by arrested after St. Clair Co. standoff
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drive-by Eastpointe shooting and a stand-off in St. Clair County, officials said. Sheriff's deputies early Tuesday morning received a report from Eastpointe police that a man suspected in a drive-by shooting was believed to be heading to an apartment in Casco Township, investigators said.
Genesee County sheriff says jail to begin in-person contact visits starting in July
After a decade, the Genesee County Jail is to expected to resume in-person contact visits in July, starting with inmates and their children who are age 12 and younger, Sheriff Chris Swanson told the Free Press on Friday. Later, in-person contact visits will be expanded to children who are older...
'You're penalizing people and I see that now': Sheriff reinstates in-person inmate visits, vows to lower video call costs
Children and families of inmates in Genesee County, Michigan scored a massive victory this week when a sheriff at the center of a class-action lawsuit announced a change of heart, saying that he would reinstate in-person inmate visits that have long been banned and "reinvest" current prison revenues to drop the exorbitant costs families are forced to pay for video calls with their loved ones. The post ‘You’re penalizing people and I see that now’: Sheriff reinstates in-person inmate visits, vows to lower video call costs first appeared on Law & Crime.
Michigan Lottery: Woman wins $1M on scratch off ticket
A St. Clair County woman had to recheck her $1,000,000 Deluxe Cash ticket daily to make sure she wasn’t seeing things after winning the game’s $1 million top prize. The lucky 76-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at the Kroger store, located at 66900 Gratiot Avenue in Richmond. Richmond is about 25 miles southwest of Port Huron.
Winning Lottery ticket nets Michigan woman $1 million: 'this can't be real!'
A 76-year-old woman won $1 million on an instant Lottery ticket purchased at the Richmond Kroger. By choosing to get the money in a lump sum, the winner will receive $693,000, which was claimed at the Lottery headquarters.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.