On August 1st, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force carried out a search in Riley Township on Braidwood Road. They arrested 46-year-old Joel Smith, who was caught with nearly half a pound of methamphetamine, an AR-15 rifle, ammunition, cash, and drug scales. Smith and others tried to destroy evidence during the raid. Smith was … Read more
Lexington cranks up the volume this Friday with The Gobies headlining Music in the Park at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park. Known for gritty garage rock and Midwest flair, the band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. The free event includes local refreshments and shuttle service from nearby churches and North Shore Trailer Park. Guests should … Read more
Lake Huron Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing hospital for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious award highlights LHMC’s top-level care and expertise in treating heart failure, setting it apart from thousands of hospitals nationwide. The recognition reflects the hospital’s strong commitment to excellent patient outcomes and quality … Read more
Early Tuesday morning, a milk tanker flipped on M-46 near Phillips Road in Kingston Township, spilling more than 12,000 gallons of milk into a nearby ditch. Firefighters from Kingston and Mayville worked together to free the driver, who suffered only minor injuries. Michalski Excavating brought in sand to stop the milk from spreading further, helping … Read more
The St. Clair County Dive Team’s annual “Ice Cream Saves Lives” fundraiser drew a large crowd Tuesday at the Milkhouse in Fort Gratiot. The event raised about $30,000 to help cover costs for vital training, equipment, and certifications that county funding doesn’t fully cover. Volunteers served ice cream to support the dive team, who respond … Read more
The search for a new Sandusky Police Chief faces delays as Chief Brett Lester’s retirement nears on September 1st. After starting the replacement process this summer, the city has yet to schedule second interviews, citing background checks as the hold-up. Lester has served Sandusky since ’98 and led the police department since 2010. Meanwhile, at … Read more
On September 4th, Port Huron’s south side will host the “100 Men” event, bringing together at least 100 local men to each donate $100. Organized by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the fundraiser will award $10,000 to local nonprofits chosen by the attendees. Held inside a soon-to-be-opened 16,000-square-foot waterfront event space, the gathering … Read more
Kevin Kenaya is celebrating 30 years of running Industrial Park Marathon in Port Huron’s South Park neighborhood. Since taking over from his father in ’93, Kevin has grown the corner store into a full-service gas station and community hub. A renovation doubled the store’s size and added fuel pumps, helping spark positive change in the … Read more
Port Huron has recovered a historic cannon stolen from Lakeside Cemetery over 50 years ago. The cannon was spotted for sale on social media by a local collector who alerted police. After confirming its identity through Civil War records, Port Huron detectives contacted the seller in Wyandotte, who returned the cannon without incident on Monday. … Read more
St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency has welcomed Jessica Totty to its Board of Education, officially sworn in during the a recent July meeting. Totty, a longtime Port Huron community leader, brings years of experience from the Port Huron Schools Board and a strong commitment to supporting underserved students. She works at Lake Huron … Read more