James Lee Wilson, 68, of Port Huron, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born in Detroit, he was a devoted husband to Marcie and a father of three. Wilson earned degrees in Accounting and Law and spent over 30 years as the GM of Blue Water Area Transit. He was a community leader and avid … Read more
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted to withhold funding from the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) pending transparency discussions. The decision came during the board’s first meeting with newly elected members. Commissioner Steven Simasko introduced the motion, following concerns about the EDA’s transparency and recent projects. Residents criticized the EDA for limited access to … Read more
St. Clair County’s first baby of 2025 made his debut at 4:02 p.m. on New Year’s Day at McLaren Port Huron. Parents Abbigale and Tommy Stephan welcomed their third child, a baby boy, who shares a January 1st birthday with his twin uncles, Bo and Blake. Baby Stephan joins big sisters London, 6, and Drew, … Read more
In Sarnia’s Centennial Park, a new purple bench called the Aasha Bench, meaning “hope” in Hindi, aims to connect locals and newcomers. Inspired by Lambton College international students, Sarnia’s Eve Astolfi designed this buddy bench for adults to foster community interactions. Unveiled at the Festival of Cultures, the bench features a QR code linking to … Read more
Fawaz “Fred” Toma, the owner of a BP station on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township, is taking steps to modernize his business and compete with other nearby fuel centers. Toma plans to demolish the existing station and construct a much larger, more advanced facility. This expansion will offer more services, improving the station’s appeal to … Read more
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his dedication to leadership, integrity, and service. Benson praised Carter’s humility, grace, and kindness, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to democracy and peace. She stated that Carter’s example of love for family, faith, and community will inspire future … Read more
A fire early Thursday morning in Lapeer County sent two residents to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The blaze broke out around 8:10 a.m. at the Pines Lapeer West Apartments on Village West Drive, near Zemmer School. Firefighters from several departments, including Lapeer, Elba, and Metamora Township, battled the flames, which spread to multiple units. … Read more
Planet Fitness has officially opened its new location at 2305 Gratiot Blvd. in Marysville, offering $1 down sign-ups for both classic and Black Card memberships. The 15,550-square-foot gym features state-of-the-art equipment, massage chairs, tanning beds, free Wi-Fi, and spacious locker rooms. Classic memberships are $14.99 per month, while Black Card memberships are $19.99, offering extra … Read more
The Boil Water Advisory for Harsens Island in St. Clair County’s Clay Township has been lifted. Officials announced on Saturday that the 600+ residents can now safely drink tap water again. The advisory had been in place for nearly a week after a water main break disrupted pressure, raising concerns about potential bacteria contamination. With … Read more
Port Huron will host the Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show on September 5th and 6th at the James C. Acheson Marina, drawing vintage boats from across the Great Lakes. The free, family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, a beer tent, kids’ activities like face painting and boat decorating, and free boat … Read more