Matt Frostic, a corn, soybean and sugar beet producer from Sanilac County, Michigan. He also serves as First Vice President of the National Corn Growe...

A 22-year-old Sanilac County man is now facing a court-ordered mental competency exam as he faces several serious felony charges. Dallas Hartley appeared in court Wednesday, where both his defense attorney and the prosecutor agreed there are concerns about his ability to understand the case. Hartley is charged with animal torture, crimes against nature, child sexually abusive material offenses, and multiple computer-related crimes. Investigators say the case began earlier this year after illega

A Croswell man is recovering after a late-night rollover crash in Sanilac County sent his car into a water-filled ravine. Deputies say the 41-year-old was driving east on Marlette Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when his vehicle veered off the road, broke through a guardrail, crossed a culvert, and ended up submerged. Despite injuries, he managed to escape and walk to a nearby home for help. He was taken to McLaren Port Huron for treatment. The crash remains under investigation, and his name ha

Families in Michigan’s Thumb can kick off Independence Day weekend with a free afternoon of activities at the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum in Port Sanilac. The event runs Friday, July 3rd from 1 to 5 p.m. and features live music from local band The Humbuckers, exotic animal shows, and hands-on kids games. Visitors can also browse the farmers market, tour historic buildings for a small fee, and enjoy crafts, storytime, and live demonstrations throughout the day. Reporting for

A 22-year-old Snover man is facing multiple serious felony charges after a Michigan State Police investigation uncovered alleged online child exploitation and animal abuse. Authorities say Dallas Hartley was arrested June 17th following a probe that began earlier this year, when investigators traced uploads of illegal material to his home in Sanilac County. Digital evidence was seized during a search involving local law enforcement. Hartley is charged with seven felonies, including animal tortu

Authorities in Sanilac County are investigating a Sunday afternoon crash that left several people injured at a rural intersection in Speaker Township. Dispatchers received the call just before 1 p.m. at Brockway Road and Galbraith Line Road. Deputies say a 60-year-old Brockway man pulled into the intersection and collided with a southbound pickup driven by a 40-year-old Melvin woman. The Jeep driver was treated at the scene. Three people in the pickup, including a child, were taken to a hospita