In Tuscola County, wildlife experts are treating the Cass River to stop invasive sea lamprey larvae from harming local fish. Through Thursday they’ll use safe chemicals to kill the larvae buried in the riverbed. These parasites threaten the Great Lakes’ $7 billion fishing industry. The treatment is safe, but residents should avoid contact with the … Read more
Michigan State University is calling for nominations for its ’26 Dairy Farm of the Year Award, which honors excellence in Michigan’s dairy industry. Open to individual farmers, families, or partners, the award recognizes top-tier farming practices and strong community involvement. The honoree will be celebrated at the Michigan Dairy Industry Banquet and spotlighted during the … Read more
In Port Huron, Wyatt Riehl, a dedicated paramedic and National Guard lieutenant, honored his employer, Tri-Hospital EMS, with the Patriot Award last Wednesday. When an ice storm struck Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Riehl’s team quickly covered his shift, allowing him to deploy 300 miles away. This support enabled Riehl to serve his community and country without … Read more
On Friday, June 27 at 5 PM, the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac hosts “More Than Just a Tower: Lighthouse Technology.” Historian Andrew Kercher will explore Michigan’s 129 lighthouses and how their technology evolved from simple mirrors to solar-powered, automated systems. The event starts with live music by local band Ourselves. … Read more
The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority in Port Huron is bringing the community together with its new Summer Pop-Up Market, held every Tuesday at Knox Field. This free, family-friendly event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer, offering locals a chance to enjoy a vibrant mix of homemade crafts, fresh baked goods, farm produce, … Read more
On June 27th, Lexington locals can enjoy a free evening of award-winning country music at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park, just steps from downtown. Devin Scillian & Arizona Son, a Detroit Music Award-winning band, will perform their lively mix of country, bluegrass, and southern rock starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas, as the … Read more
In Clay Township, a new park called North Channel County Park is taking shape at 2431 Pointe Tremble Road. The St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission is building it to give locals better access to the St. Clair River, with a beach, trails, and more. Construction started after years of planning and grants, with … Read more
Two men were arrested after Macomb County deputies raided two Area 51 Hookah and Tobacco shops in Mount Clemens and Clinton Township. The bust turned up 600 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms, 10 pounds of marijuana, $22,756 in cash, and five firearms. Deputies also searched a connected home in Eastpointe, seizing a Chevy Silverado and … Read more
Aamjiwnaang First Nation is facing ongoing dangers from pollution in Sarnia’s Chemical Valley. The Band Council recently urged about 20 to 25 residents near Churchill Road and Tashmoo Avenue to evacuate due to high benzene levels, a harmful chemical linked to cancer. Benzene spikes have forced Aamjiwnaang into a State of Emergency since April. The … Read more
Jasmine Bryce, raised on a rural property near Jeddo, is bringing fresh, pasture-raised poultry to the local market. After leaving her office job, she started JB’s Pastured Produce, where chickens are raised outdoors on non-GMO feed and rotated daily on family land. Bryce hand-cares for the birds from hatchlings to processing, partnering with Wilcox Poultry … Read more