A 67 year old Bay City resident and beloved grandmother named Beth, known for her holiday kindness, is getting her dream Christmas gift this December. Thanks to her granddaughter Shelbi and Jeremy Bloom’s Wish of a Lifetime, a charity through AARP, Beth will visit New York City to see the Rockettes and enjoy the season’s … Read more
Authorities in St. Clair County arrested a Lynn Township woman after a major drug bust last week. The county’s Drug Task Force, with help from the Special Response Team and K9 Brock, seized meth, cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, ketamine, and other substances during a search. Police also found drug sales materials. Theresa Doering, 38, faces multiple … Read more
Construction has begun on the Trillium Villa Nursing Home in Sarnia, a 160-bed long-term care facility supported by Ontario’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up program. The project will replace an older 152-bed home, adding eight new and 152 redeveloped beds, and is set to open in mid-’26. The modern building will include air conditioning, five resident … Read more
Port Huron City Manager James Freed announced he will remain in his role after briefly considering a top county administrator job in Ottawa County. Freed, who has served over a decade, cited political rhetoric before the upcoming November elections as a factor in exploring other opportunities. However, after interviewing for the position, he and his … Read more
The St. Clair County community is mourning the unexpected loss of Corrections Deputy Gary Weiss, who passed away Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Weiss, known for his warm smile and dedication, began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in ’05, serving at the Detention and Intervention Center. His absence leaves a significant void in the local law … Read more
Last week, the Friends of the St. Clair River celebrated the expansion of their Discovery Watershed Center, which created more opportunities for locals to engage with environmental programs. Meanwhile, CityFlatsHotel in Port Huron partnered with Chef Mike’s Catering to enhance private events and rebranded its cafe with a new menu featuring house-made specialty coffees and … Read more
Marlette Regional Hospital is one of six winners of the $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge, which aims to improve access to essential services. The hospital will launch a project called “Effectively Connecting Seniors,” providing golf cart transportation to senior living facilities around Marlette. This initiative will help seniors access medical services and community events, reducing social … Read more
This Thanksgiving, Port Huron residents looking for company and a meal can head to the Salvation Army or Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center. The Salvation Army, located at 2000 Court St., is serving 400 meals from noon to 2 p.m. or until food runs out, with both dine-in and take-out options available. The meal … Read more
Michigan is bracing for record Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 2.6 million residents planning trips—up 65,000 from last year. While gas prices have risen slightly to $3.13 per gallon, they’re still lower than last year, offering some relief. However, travelers face potential headaches, from crowded roads to long airport lines, as Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy … Read more
Advia Credit Union, with nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, has launched FedNow® and Real-Time Payments. These new services allow members to access deposited funds instantly and streamline payments, making financial transactions faster and more convenient. Joli Hensley, Advia’s Director of Digital Channels, says this innovation is part of the credit union’s ongoing … Read more