Maurice Houle, accused in the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison, has filed multiple motions ahead of his October trial in St. Clair County. Houle’s attorney is asking the court to dismiss the murder charge, block certain witnesses, and exclude evidence from a search warrant nine days after Matthew’s death. The defense also wants Houle’s … Read more
St. Clair County Community College is teaming up with City Flats Hotel to offer students new housing just a five-minute walk from campus in downtown Port Huron. The leased hotel rooms will give students a safe, vibrant living option while keeping the hotel’s CityVu Bistro open. SC4 says this move meets rising housing demand and … Read more
St. Clair County’s Health Board heard hours of public comment Wednesday as residents voiced concern over closing school-based clinics in Yale, Algonac, and Capac and consolidating services to Port Huron. Many warned families without transportation could lose access to care, including vaccines and HIV testing. Fluoride in tap water also sparked debate, with supporters saying … Read more
Fort Gratiot firefighters Chandler Martin and Mark Smith received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award Tuesday for saving a local resident’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at home in February. The two performed CPR while EMS transported him, helping him make a full recovery. Both were given the Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action … Read more
Three young girls died in a tragic house fire Tuesday morning in Carsonville. The blaze broke out on Washington Road just after 11, and multiple fire departments rushed to the scene. Despite efforts, the children did not survive and were later pronounced dead at local hospitals. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause. … Read more
Sarnia’s 123rd Labour Day Parade returns to Front Street September 1st, celebrating all workers under this year’s theme, “Elbows Up Canada.” The march starts at 9:30 a.m. at Front and Davis streets and moves north to Maxwell Street, with a detour around downtown construction. Parade marshal Candace Young says the event honors unionized and non-unionized … Read more
Port Huron’s working waterfront got a $1 million boost as the Lakes Pilots Association upgraded its St. Clair River station. Improvements over the past five months include two new boat wells, a reinforced seawall, new cabins, eye beams, and docks. Association president Capt. Tony Brandano says the upgrades protect the shoreline and strengthen daily operations. The … Read more
A heated Clay Township Board meeting on Monday turned chaotic when Supervisor Paul Cassidy and Treasurer Jerry Galka walked out after a dispute over public comment. The tension began when a resident mentioned an alleged social media message from Galka criticizing a past campaign. Cassidy tried to cut her off and called for removals, but … Read more
Port Huron will shine with community spirit as Recovery Fest ’25 takes over Pine Grove Park on Saturday, September 13th. Hosted by the Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center, the free event celebrates National Recovery Month with food, music, and family fun. Highlights include a 5K run, live bands, exotic animal shows, and a community … Read more
From August 24th through September 7th, McDonald’s in Sarnia and Petrolia is asking customers to add a loonie to their order to help local kids get school lunches. The 20th annual Loonies for Lunches campaign supports The Inn of the Good Shepherd, which provides snacks and meals to more than 900 children each month. Since … Read more