Community Rallies to Equip Students

Nearly 1,000 local students will start the school year with the supplies they need, thanks to generous community support during The BIG Give. BWCA raised critical funds in just 24 hours, boosting their Backpack Giveaway and other youth programs. Organizers say the outpouring of support shows the community’s deep commitment to helping families. BWCA expressed … Read more

Rug Cleaning Deal Supports Local Charity

M.C. Shine Cleaning Services is back for one day only in Fort Gratiot. On June 5th, from 7 AM to 5 PM, drop off rugs at 3841 Pine Grove Avenue for half-off professional cleaning. Fifty percent of all rug cleaning sales that day will support Operation Transformation, a local nonprofit uniting churches for community impact. … Read more

Memorial Day Weekend Events

From Port Huron to St. Clair, Memorial Day weekend is packed with free events and local flavor. Rockin’ in the Plaza brings live music downtown St. Clair starting Thursday. Cruise season opens on the Huron Lady II, with 90-minute river tours all weekend. Saturday morning, Port Huron hosts its Blessing of the Boats on the … Read more

Early Morning Fire

Eight people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment on 10th Street in Port Huron early Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived around 1:24 a.m. and brought the flames under control in 20 minutes. The fire was fully out after two hours. Victims suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to McLaren Port Huron … Read more

Injured After Swerving to Avoid Deer

On Sunday afternoon in Elk Township, a 68-year-old woman from Croswell was injured while driving east on Peck Road near School Road. She swerved suddenly to avoid hitting a deer that ran into the roadway. This caused her Ford Explorer to cross the centerline and leave the road, ending up in a drainage ditch on … Read more

Port Huron Hosts Local Food Drive

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is hosting a local food drive at the Port Huron Art & Music Festival, “Art on the River,” from June 6 to the 8th. Residents are encouraged to donate everyday essentials like cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna, fruits, vegetables, and soup. Donations will stay within St. Clair County to … Read more

Event Raises Nearly $13,000

Marlette and Brown City communities recently came together for the Pink Out softball and baseball event, raising nearly $13,000 for the BCUPS Program. This local initiative helps women get free or low-cost breast cancer screenings and supports patients during treatment. Raffle winners from Marlette and Brown City took home prizes like a Milwaukee toolset. The … Read more

Landfill Faces Fines and New Rules

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is holding an in-person meeting on Thursday at Kimball Township Hall to hear public concerns about Smiths Creek Landfill. The landfill faces multiple violations for poor gas control and odors that have upset nearby residents. Officials are proposing a $145,000 fine and new methane monitoring systems. … Read more

Coast Guard and Rangers Save Four

Last Friday, north of Grand Marais on Lake Superior, the U.S. Coast Guard and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore rangers rescued four people from a fishing boat taking on water. Using a Coast Guard 45-foot response boat, the park service’s Arrowhead vessel, and a Coast Guard helicopter from Traverse City, crews safely moved the passengers to … Read more

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

State Rep. Greg Alexander of Carsonville led a resolution making May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan. The measure, passed by the House Tuesday, urges riders to wear protective gear and follow traffic laws. It also reminds drivers to stay alert for motorcyclists, especially as warmer weather brings more of them out. Michigan has over … Read more