News Staff Port Huron Police say a medical emergency occurred Thursday morning near the student drop-off area at Woodrow Wilson Elementary, but no students were in danger. Staff called 911, and EMS, Fire, and police quickly responded. The individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The person was outside the school, and students were never … Read more
The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted 5-2 Wednesday to back a proposal that could ban adding fluoride to local drinking water. The move supports Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin’s recommendation to draft county regulations stopping fluoridation. Nevin says new studies show health risks may outweigh benefits. Health Officer Elizabeth King will review the … Read more
A Port Huron woman accused of killing a man at a local gas station faced a judge last week. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Lee Oile was denied bond after being charged with open murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Reginald Franklin of Detroit. Prosecutors say Oile followed Franklin to the Marathon station on Military Street after … Read more
Early Monday morning, a high-speed crash in Worth Township sent two teens to McLaren Port Huron Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Ford F250, carrying a 17-year-old from Croswell and a 17-year-old from Lexington, lost control on East Mortimer Line Road just after 3 a.m. The truck veered into two residential yards, hitting two parked vehicles … Read more
Motorists near Marysville should plan ahead this Sunday as DTE Energy crews will close I-94 south of the Gratiot Road Exit 266 for 12 hours of overhead utility work. The closure starts at 6 a.m. and is expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured via Wadhams Road Exit 262 and Gratiot Road … Read more
Law enforcement agencies across the Thumb are hosting the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on October 25th. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription pills, capsules, and patches from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sheriff offices and Michigan State Police sites in Huron, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. Local … Read more
Casa Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina burst onto the Fort Gratiot dining scene with a packed grand opening near Birchwood Mall last week. The new family-run restaurant, located in the former Red Lobster building, drew such a crowd that staff had to turn customers away. Owners Monse and Nicolas Leon moved from Tennessee to bring … Read more
The Algonac Jr./Sr. High School health clinic is set to reopen under new management. The St. Clair County Health Department ran the clinic until September but closed it to follow state guidelines. Now, Community First Health Centers will take over, ensuring students and families regain access to essential care. State approval has secured funding for … Read more
St. Clair County murder suspect Maurice Houle appeared in court Monday, for motions including a request to move his trial out of the county. Judge Cynthia Lane said she won’t decide on a change of venue until jurors are questioned about whether they can be fair, citing the case’s public attention. Houle and co-defendant Amanda … Read more
Port Huron City Council approved buying 200 trees Monday as part of a citywide reforestation plan, spending $80,000 for plantings through next spring. The city also launched a new program letting residents request trees for their own property, boosting community involvement. The move aims to raise canopy coverage from the current 25% toward a regional … Read more