The Michigan Road to Restoration program returns to help residents regain their driver’s licenses, with free clinics statewide starting Thursday in Kalamazoo. The initiative has assisted nearly 10,000 Michiganders since ’21 by providing expert advice and legal support. With partners like the Detroit Justice Center and DTE Energy, the program aims to simplify the complex … Read more
A car collided with a horse and buggy Friday night in Evergreen Township, leaving a 21-year-old Cass City man injured. The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Van Dyke Road. The man, thrown from the buggy, was taken to Hills and Dales hospital. The car’s 35-year-old driver from Adrian was unharmed. The buggy had proper … Read more
St. Clair County Community College is honoring the late Kevin Totty Sr. as its ’24 Alumni of the Year, recognizing his deep impact on the Port Huron area. Totty, who died in September after a battle with cancer, was involved in several local organizations, including SONS Outreach and the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce. … Read more
The Battle of the Badges is set for March 14th at 7:00 PM in St. Clair County, featuring a thrilling matchup between the Port Huron Police and Fire Departments. Fans can enjoy a 50/50 raffle with tickets priced at $12, available both online and at the door. General admission tickets are required, but kids 3 … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Academy, a free program aimed at educating locals on law enforcement and emergency services. Running Thursdays from April 3rd to May 15th, participants will gain hands-on experience in areas like patrol operations, criminal law, K9 units, and crash investigations. The program is … Read more
Port Huron officials are breaking ice on the Black River this week to prevent spring flooding. Purdy Fisheries from Sarnia is using its vessel to clear ice from the river’s mouth to the I-94 Bridge. The Port Huron Fire Department warns drivers of frequent bridge openings on Military, Seventh, and 10th streets. Ice thickness will … Read more
Port Huron officials are correcting a clerical error in recent property assessment notices. While property values are accurate, a decimal mistake misrepresents the estimated 2025 tax impact, making changes appear ten times larger. For example, a $1,500 increase should be $150. The city is mailing corrected notices and apologizing for the confusion. Residents with concerns … Read more
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is expanding its efforts into rural areas like Yale as part of a new focus to boost philanthropy in small communities. Their updated plan, lasting through ’27, aims to help rural areas develop local funding sources, tackle staffing shortages, and increase engagement in outdoor and recreation projects. Yale, … Read more
In Sarnia, the Rainbow Park homeless camp is now empty, with everyone moved to shelters or housing. The city’s keeping the fences and guards up for now to stop new camps from popping up. Steve Henschel, a city spokesperson, says they’ll tweak their plan as needed while enforcing a strict no-camping rule near schools, sports … Read more
A former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center in Caro is facing felony embezzlement charges. 45-year-old Tanya Hobson was in court last Wednesday for allegedly pocketing over $1,000 from a local mental health support center. She directed the Tuscola County Peer Center last year, managing funds meant to help folks with mental health challenges. … Read more