Underage Alcohol Sting

Police in Port Huron ran a secret compliance sweep on Monday to see if bars would sell alcohol to minors. Teen decoys were sent into 17 local bars and restaurants. Fourteen passed by refusing the sale. Three failed and were cited — The Raven on Military, Bootleggers on Quay, and Senor Tequila on Huron Avenue. … Read more

Township Seeks Temporary Board Trustee

The St. Clair County Election Commission is looking for a temporary member for the Brockway Township Board of Trustees. Applicants must be registered Brockway voters and have lived in the township for at least 30 days. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest to the County Clerk’s Office at 201 McMorran Blvd or email … Read more

Cross Country Championships

St. Clair County Community College will welcome 25 college cross country teams from Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana for the NJCAA Region 12 Championships Friday, at Goodells County Park. The men’s race starts at noon, followed by the women’s at 1 p.m., as runners compete for regional titles and spots in the national championships. SC4 Athletic … Read more

Donuts with Deputies Delights

Last Friday, St. Clair County families flocked to the Sheriff’s Office for the fourth annual Donuts with Deputies, a fun-filled community event. Kids enjoyed trunk-or-treating, free donuts, cider, and yard games while exploring emergency vehicles. Sheriff Mat King emphasized the event’s role in fostering positive connections. Over 30 vendors, first responders, and young volunteers from … Read more

Student Social Media Threat

On Monday Kingston Community Schools had extra police presence after students shared a threat on social media. The Kingston Police, FBI, Tuscola County Sheriff, and Michigan State Police acted swiftly, removing the students involved. The case is now with the Tuscola County Prosecutor for review. Police emphasize that all threats, even jokes, cause fear and … Read more

More Dangerous Street Drugs

Lambton Public Health is warning Sarnia-Lambton residents about more dangerous unregulated drugs in the area. The advisory says two new substances detected in Ontario may increase the risk of opioid overdoses. Officials note that standard doses of naloxone may not be enough to reverse effects. Residents are urged not to use drugs alone or mix … Read more

Students Compete in Annual SOCKTOBER Drive

St. Clair’s Rotary Club and St. Clair Realty kicked off their annual SOCKTOBER drive, collecting new children’s socks and underwear for families in need through October 31st. Students at Pine River and St. Clair River Elementary Schools are competing to see which class donates the most, building on last year’s 1,200-pair total. The effort is … Read more

Hospice Unveils New Name

Blue Water’s longtime home-care agency has a new name. After more than 70 years serving St. Clair County and its neighbors, Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice is now called Blue Water Home Care & Hospice. Leaders stress nothing else is changing. The nonprofit remains locally governed and independent, with the same staff and … Read more

Judge Delays Key Motions

St. Clair County’s high-profile child murder case against Amanda Maison slowed Friday as Judge Cynthia Lane only ruled on a few of the 11 defense motions. Lane barred jurors from hearing about the similar 2016 child-murder conviction of Maison’s brother, saying it would unfairly sway a jury. She also blocked an ex-girlfriend’s claim that co-defendant … Read more

Mural Honors Tow Truck Driver

A bright butterfly mural behind Twisted Scissorz Salon honors the memory of Jason Schultz, a tow truck driver killed by a drunk driver in ’16. Painted in ’23 by artist April Cutler, the mural serves as a somber reminder of road safety. Jason’s sister, Jenn Schultz, commissioned the artwork and now plans a second mural … Read more