Lexington village leaders moved quickly to calm tensions after Fire Chief Keefe Radtke resigned. In a September 17th post, the Village said it asked for his resignation to avoid a public termination hearing and give him privacy, while thanking him for his service. Radtke’s own online statement accused the Village of ignoring urgent fire department … Read more
Discovery City Children’s Museum is hosting a family-friendly “Day of Play” on Saturday, with Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums. Admission is just $5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the St. Clair County Library bookmobile will be on-site for kids to explore new stories. The event encourages families to learn through play, … Read more
A miniature steel-and-wood version of the historic 1869 steam barge City of Port Huron will soon sail onto the Blue Water River Walk as the next public art piece. Local artist Scott Campbell created the 16-foot-long model to honor the city’s shipbuilding past and the barges that carried lumber across the Great Lakes. Campbell says … Read more
A Michigan State University study shows most substance use treatment in St. Clair County is concentrated in a five-block area of Port Huron, leaving rural residents at higher risk of overdose. Researchers found county residents outside the city are 4.5 times more likely to die from overdoses than those in Port Huron. Limited outpatient and … Read more
St. Clair’s Rotary Club marked the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21st by unveiling a Peace Pole at Rotary Centennial Park. Mayor Bill Cedar Jr. joined local Rotarians for the ceremony, highlighting their dedication to peace at home and abroad. The pole bears “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in English, German, French, and Ojibwa, … Read more
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Bad Axe attorney Julienne Ferris to the Huron County Probate Court, where she will also serve as the 73-B District Court judge. Ferris, a partner at Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, specializes in family and probate law and has served on the Huron County Bar Association and Thumb Area Transit board. … Read more
Port Huron is rolling out a new way for residents to stay connected with local government. The city’s “Ask the City” platform lets people submit questions and watch video responses from city staff and leaders. Powered by AI technology, the tool provides updates on city projects and answers common questions. Residents can access it anytime … Read more
St. Clair County animal lovers can sharpen their skills at a full-day workshop on cat care and welfare Saturday, Nov. 10th, at the St. Clair County Library in Port Huron. The Michigan Pet Alliance is hosting the event, offering hands-on training for pet owners, volunteers, and shelter staff. Cat behaviorist Jessica Vankoningsveld will lead sessions … Read more
A Port Huron woman accused of killing her boyfriend will stand trial after a St. Clair County judge ruled there is enough evidence to proceed. On Tuesday, 40-year-old Jennifer Goodall was bound over to circuit court for the Sept. 3rd shooting death of 23-year-old Chase Hunter Hoyt. Prosecutors presented Goodall’s own 911 call admitting she … Read more
Marysville High School is bringing its history to life with a new Digital Wall of Fame, funded in part by a $5,000 Marysville Community Fund grant. The 72-inch interactive screen at the athletic entrance lets students, alumni, and visitors explore photos, yearbooks, awards, and past achievements from sports, academics, and the arts. Athletic Director Ryan … Read more