Sanilac County News

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08/25/2025

Did anyone else near Sandusky/Sanilac County catch the beautiful rainbow after tonight’s rain? Share your photos here!
Photo by Casey Johnson

08/23/2025

08/23/2025

Public assistance requested in hit and run

On Friday, Aug. 22 at approximately 6:56 a.m., Sanilac County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible assault that occurred in Melvin.

After investigation, it was revealed that a 30-year-old female from Melvin had been struck by a motor vehicle on Melvin Road south of
the village limits sometime between the hours of 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. the previous night – Aug. 21.

The unknown driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.

The victim laid in the ditch on the side of Melvin Road before regaining consciousness and walking approximately a quarter mile home.

The female victim was transported to McKenzie Memorial Hospital by Marlette EMS before being transferred to Hurley Medical Center in Flint.

Sheriff’s deputies are seeking aid from the public in locating a 2020-2026 GMC Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado with front right and right-side damage, missing the passenger side mirror.

If you have any information or video footage, contact Central Dispatch at 810-648-2000 ext. 2.

08/22/2025

Marlette Community Schools has qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low income areas. While the State of Michigan is still deciding on funding for free breakfast and lunch for all students after September 30th, we at Marlette Community Schools want to assure you that we’re dedicated to finding a solution to provide every student with meals at no cost throughout the entire 2025-26 school year!

We could really use your help, though! We’re encouraging every family to fill out the 2025–2026 Education Benefit Form. This form is super important as it helps us access funds for student programs and services. Click here to access the 2025-26 Marlette Education Benefit Form - https://5il.co/3ofee

Even if you’re not sure if you qualify, sending in the form can make a big difference for our district! We truly believe that no child should ever have to worry about being hungry during the school day, and we’re proud to support our Marlette family in this way. Thank you for helping us keep our students happy, healthy, and focused!

08/22/2025

Sanilac M-25 bridge to be inspected

The Michigan Department of Transportation will perform routine bridge inspections in Genesee, Huron, Sanilac and Shiawassee counties next week.
In Sanilac, the M-25 bridge at Indian Creek will be inspected Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lane closures will be in place.
M-25 at Indian Creek is between Richmondville and Mills roads.

08/22/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Outstanding Educator of the Year Frostick Elementary STEM Teacher Mindy Pabst! Thank you to Kent and Linda France for sponsoring this award.

08/19/2025

Tragic house fire claims 3 juveniles

WASHINGTON TWP. – A five-alarm fire Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of three juveniles.
The blaze that claimed the young lives was reported to Sanilac County Central Dispatch in a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:07 a.m. on Aug. 19.
Dispatchers were advised there were multiple people still inside the residence in the 3500 block of Washington Road, the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office reported in the first of two press releases about the tragedy.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene along with Port Sanilac Fire/Rescue, Sandusky Fire Department, Applegate Fire, Croswell Fire, and Carsonville Fire Department.
The three juvenile victims were transported by Croswell EMS and Sanilac EMS to Deckerville Community Hospital and McKenzie Memorial Hospital.
“The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to provide an update regarding the residential fire that occurred earlier today,” stated the follow up press release.
“It has now been confirmed that the three victims tragically lost their lives as a result of the fire.”
No other information was released, including names and ages of the juveniles, and cause of the fire, due to the ongoing investigation.

08/14/2025

Child discharges firearm; no injuries

On August 13, at approximately 7 p.m., Sanilac County Central Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a firearm was discharged in the area of Flower Street in the city of Croswell, stated a Sanilac County Sheriff's Office press release.

Deputies’ initial investigation revealed that a Worth Township woman with a valid CPL had her children at soccer practice. During the practice, her firearm was accessible to a small child. The child was able to locate and handle the firearm and inadvertently fire a live round.

There were no injuries or victims in this incident. Alcohol was not a factor.

Names are being withheld at this time, as the incident remains under investigation. Charges will be forwarded to the Sanilac County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

04/17/2025

Three Sanilac County high schools sent teams to the Michigan High School Quiz Bowl Championship Tournament last weekend.

Teams from Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Deckerville and Sandusky qualified for the state event for class C-D schools by winning at least one tournament in the local quiz bowl league.

Twenty schools entered the tournament held April 12 at Michigan State University.

Sandusky and Deckerville finished in the top eight, with Sandusky placing sixth and Deckerville seventh. Carsonville-Port Sanilac finished 15th.

Two local students earned first team all-state, which is for the five quiz bowlers who earned the most individual points in the tournament.

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Three Sanilac County high schools sent teams to the Michigan High School Quiz Bowl Championship Tournament last weekend. Teams from Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Deckerville and Sandusky qualified for the state event for class C-D schools by winning at least one tournament in the local quiz bowl league....