Heather LaMarra, an ESL teacher at Weston Elementary in Imlay City, has received the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education award. LaMarra, who has been teaching for 22 years, was nominated by a family member. She switched careers from social work to education, inspired by her work with students learning English. LaMarra’s dedication to creating a … Read more
Cirque Italia is bringing its European-style circus to Fort Gratiot near Birchwood Mall from May 30th to June 1st. The show features thrilling acts, including aerial stunts, extreme balancing, and a “wheel of death,” all performed by talented athletes from around the world. Inspired by the 1950s, the performance will transport audiences to a time … Read more
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 69-year-old Robert Leon Smith from Fort Gratiot, missing since May 2. A family member last saw him and said he mentioned being in trouble before vanishing. His phone has been off since then. On Monday, FLOCK cameras spotted Smith’s black 2012 Town and Country … Read more
A Saturday evening crash in Worth Township left a Croswell motorcyclist with serious injuries. Around 6:45 p.m. on May 3, a motorcycle collided with a motorhome at the intersection of Galbraith Line and Croswell roads. The 40-year-old motorcyclist, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, crashed into the rear of the motorhome as it was turning into … Read more
Bluewater Health in Sarnia is temporarily halting emergency general surgeries, like those for appendicitis or gall bladder issues, thru Friday, due to a shortage of surgeons. Patients needing these surgeries will be transferred to nearby hospitals. The hospital’s regular operating rooms remain open for scheduled surgeries. This is the third pause since December, but relief … Read more
In Port Huron, the Civic Theater is gearing up for its second annual “Rock of Ages” musical at McMorran Theater on May 16th and 17th. This lively show celebrates 80s rock with classics like “We Built this City” and “Don’t Stop Believin’,” telling the story of a small-town girl and a wannabe rockstar in Los … Read more
McKenzie Health System in Sandusky has upgraded its Wide Bore Mobile MRI Scanner to offer Magnetic Resonance Enterography, a safe, radiation-free scan that provides detailed images of the small intestine. This helps doctors diagnose conditions like Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, or blockages. Patients drink a contrast liquid and may get an IV for enhanced imaging, … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department marked its 144th anniversary of service on May 1st. Founded in 1881, it stands as one of Michigan’s oldest police departments. For over a century, PHPD has been dedicated to safeguarding the Port Huron community with professionalism and integrity. The department expressed gratitude for the ongoing trust and support from … Read more
McLaren Port Huron has earned an ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national recognition for excellence in patient safety. This top grade reflects the hospital’s commitment to preventing medical errors, injuries, infections, and ensuring a positive patient experience. McLaren Central Michigan and McLaren Northern Michigan also received ‘A’ grades. Dr. Justin Klamerus, McLaren’s … Read more
The Lexington Village Council held a special meeting on May 2 to address the resignation of Village President Kristen Kaatz. Over 20 residents attended as the council acknowledged her resignation letter. Kaatz, who has served since 2016, cited disagreements over recent council decisions made outside public meetings that conflicted with her leadership. She stressed that … Read more