Children at Cleveland Elementary School met the Port Huron Police Department’s new K9 team last Friday. Officer Caleb Paul and Sgt. Jennifer Sly introduced a 14-month-old male German Shepherd, asking students for name suggestions like “Fluffy,” “Sprinkles,” and “Zeus.” The dog, bred in Slovakia, will detect narcotics and track missing persons, replacing the retired K9 … Read more
The City of Port Huron Farmer’s Market celebrated its final day of the season with a Halloween-themed trick-or-treat event on Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Located at 100 Merchant Street, across from the Port Huron Yacht Club, the market invited families to enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with candy from local vendors. Market … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department is gearing up for its annual Cops Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser tomorrow evening, inviting locals to support their CAPTURE program. Lieutenant Nick Godwin explains that the funds help pay informants who provide anonymous tips, leading to arrests and justice for victims. The event runs from 4 to 7 PM at City … Read more
Port Huron’s District 43 shoe store is closing after five years of business near Huron and Grand River avenues. Owner Jorja Baldwin, who held a farewell sale last week, cited declining sales driven by the pandemic’s shift to online shopping. Baldwin, who valued in-person customer service, decided not to transition the business online, as most … Read more
Port Huron is moving forward with repairs on the Black River Canal after a partial gate collapse left the waterway unusable for boaters. Crews are installing a temporary water barrier to access the damaged Tainter gate, which broke in January due to floodwaters. The first phase of construction will take two weeks and cost over … Read more
Lillian Wright, a senior at Dryden High School, has been named the annual Good Citizen award winner by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Chosen by her teachers for her outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, Lillian now has the chance to compete for scholarships at both state and national levels. She … Read more
At their recent meeting, Algonac City Council discussed several key projects. They approved over $36 grand for design engineering services for an 8-inch water main on Edgewater Avenue, aiming for fall of’ 25 construction. They also approved $24,500 for demolition work and $1,250 for window replacements at the future Algonac Activity Center. The council budgeted … Read more
The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office has launched Operation Santa’s Sleigh, a toy donation campaign to support children affected by Hurricane Helene in Bakersville, North Carolina. You are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, as well as winter hats and gloves, to help families who have lost everything. Donations can be made at the Sheriff’s Office … Read more
After Justin Simon’s conviction for causing serious injury while driving intoxicated, a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ashley Nisbett is moving forward. Nisbett, a teacher at Port Huron Northern, died days after Simon crashed into her car on Lakeshore Road in October of ’23. Simon’s attorneys argued medical mismanagement contributed to her death, … Read more
St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and the North American Indigenous Council are hosting the Indigenous People Celebration on November 7th, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre. The event, free and open to all, will feature cultural dancers, a water ceremony, and a tribe and land acknowledgment. Artwork will be … Read more