The Port Huron Police Department is inviting young adults aged 14 to 20 to apply for its Police Explorer Program. This initiative offers an excellent chance to learn about law enforcement while working alongside officers in the community. Participants will gain valuable skills through regular meetings focused on training and discussions, but it’s important to … Read more
At the upcoming Lapeer City Commission meeting on October 21st, new rules for public participation will be discussed after recent concerns about disruptive behavior at meetings. Proposed changes include limiting speaking time to three minutes for individuals and ten minutes for group representatives, while also clarifying that comments should focus on city-related matters. Disruptive attendees … Read more
In Sarnia, a woman arrested in January for drugs and a shotgun was re-arrested Tuesday after a weekend robbery incident involving a knife. Two suspects robbed a man on an e-bike near Napier and Elgin streets, and a Good Samaritan was injured trying to intervene. The woman, Laura Chesney, 33, resisted arrest, injuring an officer. … Read more
The annual Fall leaf pick-up program will take place from October 21st to November 30th. Residents must place their leaves on the boulevard in front of their homes by Monday at 7 a.m. for collection any day of the week. Equipment will operate in zones one and two simultaneously. Yard waste bags and containers will … Read more
Recent data from Realtor.com reveals that St. Clair County’s housing market saw a slight dip in median home prices in July. The median price for homes sold was $225,950, down from $226,000 in June. However, this figure represents a 2.7% increase compared to July of ’23, when the median was $220,000. Single-family homes experienced a … Read more
Lapeer Community Schools is nearing the final stages of several major bond-funded construction projects. These include multipurpose room gyms at three elementary schools, as well as upgrades to Lapeer High School’s science labs and bus garage. Crews are wrapping up gym equipment and flooring installations, and new asphalt paving at the bus garage is almost … Read more
McKenzie Health System will host a free virtual event on October 16th, from noon to 1, featuring organizing expert Connie Kramer from Integrit Cleaning & Organizing. Kramer will share practical home organization tips and time-saving hacks for the community. The session is part of the “Healthy Living Together” series, offering helpful advice on decluttering and … Read more
The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards on October 18th at the Dante Club. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union, the event includes a three-course dinner, live music from True North Music, and the announcement of this year’s award winners. Tickets are on sale early due to last year’s … Read more
In a Port Huron shooting case, Circuit Court Judge Daniel Damman delayed a decision on whether the defense can introduce evidence about the victim’s alleged threats. Carmello Wilson, who has been jailed since July ‘of 23 for allegedly shooting KC Curtis Cureton, claims self-defense. Wilson’s attorney argued that Cureton had repeatedly threatened residents where Wilson … Read more
SC4 is bringing free concerts to Port Huron each month as part of its Noon and Night Concert Series. The October 10th show, from noon to one, will feature Maria Rose, a singer and guitarist who blends Motown, pop, and blues from noon to one. The concerts aim to offer not only great music but … Read more