St. Clair County Community College is looking to expand its downtown Port Huron footprint with a plan to buy both Sperry’s Moviehouse and CityFlatsHotel. The college’s board will vote today on whether to approve the $5.45 million deal, which includes nearby vacant lots. College officials say the hotel could serve as additional student housing, while … Read more
Bluewater Health has added advanced technology to improve breast cancer care for local patients. The hospital now offers Savi Scout ,which helps surgeons locate hard-to-find tumors with precision, while CADstream software enhances MRI analysis for more accurate diagnoses. These upgrades support better surgical results, faster recovery, and coordinated care from screening through treatment. The hospital … Read more
Port Huron’s A Beautiful Me and its retail arm, The Closet, opened a new 4,500 sq. ft. location at 220 Huron Avenue. The combined office and store space supports the nonprofit’s mission of boosting confidence, leadership, and self-esteem in girls across Southeast Michigan. You’re invited this afternoon at 3:45 for a gathering and a 4 … Read more
St. Clair County authorities are warning residents about a rising scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals. Scammers pose as law enforcement, claiming a loved one can be released on tether if immediate payment is made through apps like PayPal, Zelle, or ApplePay. Sheriff’s officials stress that no local agency will ever request money this … Read more
Lexington welcomed Fred Golda as its new fire chief on last Friday. Golda, a retired Sterling Heights firefighter, spent nearly 20 years in service and earned multiple awards before retiring in ’08. He takes over after former Chief Keefe Radtke resigned in September amid disputes with village leadership. Assistant Chief James Johnson had led the … Read more
Port Huron residents can now get seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the St. Clair County Health Department while supplies last. Flu shots are available for everyone from 6 months to seniors 65 and older, with options tailored by age. The latest COVID vaccine, Novavax, is offered to adults 65+ and anyone 12–64 with certain … Read more
Port Huron’s Treasure Chest resale shop is spreading holiday cheer this season with its first family adoption program. Owners Samantha and Francis Baptiste plan to provide Christmas gifts and a full holiday dinner to three local families. The effort, inspired by Samantha’s own experience in foster care, aims to fully support families who may not … Read more
A Port Huron man convicted of killing a woman more than 50 years ago received a new sentence last Friday. Chris Hansen, now 69, was 16 when he shot Clara Gilmore in her home during a planned robbery in ’73. Under a Michigan Supreme Court ruling, Hansen’s life sentence was deemed unconstitutional for minors. A … Read more
Port Huron residents are invited to a public meeting on October 29th at the DoubleTree Hotel, 800 Harker St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will discuss local PFAS contamination, which comes from human-made chemicals used in manufacturing, firefighting, and everyday products. Officials from the Michigan Department of Health … Read more
Sarnia residents gathered at City Hall last Saturday for the Every Child Matters March, winding through the city to Bayshore Park’s First Nation Flag Court. Participants, many in orange shirts, remembered children who never made it home from residential schools. Speakers highlighted intergenerational grief, the importance of truth and reconciliation, and the resilience of survivors. … Read more