News Staff The Michigan Department of State has suspended LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC in China Township after investigators found the dealership repeatedly sold used vehicles as new. Officials say the violations continued even while the business was on probation from earlier penalties. Some cars reportedly had up to 6,000 miles but were listed as new. The dealership … Read more
A Port Huron woman accused of killing a man outside a local gas station will have to wait until December for her next court hearing. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Oile is charged with open murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Reginald Franklin of Detroit. Police say Oile followed Franklin to the gas station, confronted him, and … Read more
Sarnia’s IMPACT police team is keeping busy, but fewer people are taking up help this year. The team has made 124 referrals to community services, down from 214 last year, with only 57 accepted and 25 shelter placements taken. Street-level contacts remain steady, with over 1,600 encounters with people experiencing homelessness and 1,400 involving addiction. … Read more
Volunteers in Michigan are gearing up for Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week from November 17th to the 24th. Local drop-off sites will welcome shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children facing poverty, war, and disease. Since ’93, the program has delivered over 232 million boxes worldwide. Families and groups … Read more
Port Huron made history Saturday by defeating longtime rival Marysville 24-14 in the first-ever postseason matchup between the schools. The Red Hawks jumped to a 17-0 lead behind senior QB Joey Gilbert’s three rushing touchdowns and a big 38-yard pass to Dirvante Reid. Marysville fought back with two touchdowns from Cole and Ty Busen, but … Read more
Port Huron is set to get greener thanks to new grant funding from the Michigan DNR, DTE Energy Foundation, and ReLeaf Michigan. The city, along with the Port Huron Housing Commission and St. Clair County, will share part of $100,000 to plant trees in public spaces next year. The effort aims to boost the local … Read more
This month, 13 local police departments are going all in for a good cause with the 13th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Officers from Hazel Park, Fraser, Macomb County, Sterling Heights, and many more, are raising money by skipping shaves, sporting earrings, and painting nails. All funds go to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, … Read more
A fatal crash occurred Thursday night in Sanilac Township, claiming the life of a 71-year-old Deckerville man. Deputies say his Dodge Dakota pickup veered off North Lakeshore Road near Weber Drive around 9:20 p.m., rolled several times, and came to rest in a yard. Emergency crews from Port Sanilac Fire and Sanilac EMS responded, but … Read more
Port Huron’s McMorran Place is bringing back glamour with a black-tie gala to restore the city’s iconic Night & Day Fountain. The Night & Day Ball is set for March 19th at the McMorran Theater, aiming to raise funds for professional restoration of the landmark sculpture by Marshall M. Fredericks. The fountain has long been … Read more
With federal food aid halted by the government shutdown, Port Huron stepped up to make sure no family went hungry. The city partnered with local donors, nonprofits, and the YMCA to distribute five truckloads of food Monday morning at the YMCA on Third Street. Each load fed up to 500 families. Mid-City Nutrition also served … Read more