Port Sanilac is set for big upgrades with a $50,000 gift from the Hull Giving Fund through the Bellis Trust. The money, from Macomb’s Melissa Hull, will add a new playscape, benches, flowers, and streetscape improvements from M-25 to Lighthouse Park. The Port Sanilac Area Business Association says the project will make downtown and Harbor … Read more
The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton launched its ’25 campaign on Tuesday, with the 30th Annual Day of Caring. About 120 volunteers from 15 local companies helped at 20 sites across Lambton County, tackling projects like gardening, painting, and building storage spaces. United Way Executive Director Pamela Bodkin says the event shows how donations make a … Read more
St. Clair County mourns the loss of 16-year-old Arianna Squires of Fort Gratiot, who died Sunday morning after being seriously injured on Lakeshore Road. Deputies responded early Sunday and transported her to McLaren Macomb, where she later passed away. Sheriff Mat King extended condolences to the family and community and reminded residents that support resources … Read more
The Croswell Fair is getting a bright upgrade thanks to a new state grant. On Thursday, the Michigan Horse Racing Advisory Commission awarded the fair $24,555 through its ’25 Equine Grant Program. The money, covering about 35% of this year’s funding, will go toward replacing track lighting. The program supports horse racing events, equine research, … Read more
Port Huron neighbors are rallying to help a local family after a tragic shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead and his 12- and 13-year-old siblings seriously injured. The father was arrested in connection with last Thursday’s incident. The two surviving children are now in a Detroit hospital, with the boy suffering severe facial injuries and … Read more
Port Huron’s First Presbyterian Church will host a free outdoor concert Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. St. Brass and Sass, along with other local musicians, will perform, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes. The event supports the CROP Walk for Hunger, happening Oct. 5th along the Blue Water River … Read more
A Port Huron father accused of killing his teenage son and wounding two younger children is set for arraignment today. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Jeffery Smerer opened fire inside a Glenview Court home around 6 a.m. on Thursday. Police say the children’s mother and Smerer’s adult son fought him off, preventing more injuries. The 17-year-old died, … Read more
Marysville’s Woodland Developmental Center is turning its gym into a runway on September 24th, for its first public “Fash Bash”. Students will model adaptive clothing from stores like Target, Walmart, Meijer, JCPenney, and Kohl’s, featuring designs with magnetic closures, sensory-friendly fabrics, and accommodations for medical devices. St. Clair County TEC cosmetology students will handle hair, … Read more
State Rep. Joseph Pavlov announced last week that northern St. Clair County and Worth Township will benefit from $10 million in state funding to boost substance use recovery programs. The money will help local organizations, like the Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, expand services, provide more support, and partner with community groups. Pavlov said … Read more
Starting today, drivers crossing the Blue Water Bridge eastbound into Canada should expect lane closures. The Michigan Department of Transportation says crews will be repairing the bridge deck to extend its lifespan. One lane will remain open from the toll plaza to mid-span, but vehicles wider than 14 feet won’t be allowed. Westbound traffic into … Read more