Last Friday, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary in St. Clair County held its fourth annual Quarter Auction at their Port Huron Citadel. Doors opened at 5 p.m., with bidding from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For $10 admission, locals bid on prizes like a Detroit Lions signed jersey, a safari trip, and a “touch a freighter” … Read more
In Port Huron, two people charged in a deadly January shooting on Vanness Street will be tried together. Dazman Drake, 23, and Sayon Florence, 36, face open murder charges for the death of Vincent Buckles. Prosecutors say Drake shot Buckles with an illegal gun after Florence, who shares a child with Buckles, asked him to … Read more
In Port Huron, the old Central Fire Station, a 65-year community landmark, is being torn down to make way for new possibilities along the Black River. The site was cleared of asbestos and approved for teardown late last year. The demolition, which started May 19th and will wrap up by June 23rd, follows the fire … Read more
On Wednesday, the American Spirit, a huge 1,000-foot cargo ship, drifted close to the U.S. shore while moving upriver on the St. Clair River near the Blue Water Bridge. The strong current in that spot likely pushed the vessel toward the American bank before it corrected its path. This U.S.-flagged ship, part of the American … Read more
Starting Monday, June 9th, the St. Clair County Health Department is moving its main office from 28th Street to a new downtown location at 220 Fort Street in Port Huron. Some services will pause the week before, from June 2nd to June 6, and certain programs may be limited or remote during that time. The … Read more
In Port Huron, two McLaren hospital caregivers were celebrated for their exceptional care. Nurse Amy Magnus received the Daisy Award for her soothing support during a patient’s childbirth, guiding both the mom and nursing students with confidence. CT technologist Theresa Middleton earned the Tulip Award for comforting a nervous patient during a scan, offering kindness … Read more
Port Huron’s Southside Pop-up Market launches June 17th at Knox Field and runs Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 26. Organized by the Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority, the market highlights local vendors and aims to bring new energy to a part of town long overlooked. It offers residents a chance to shop local, … Read more
Sarnia city council has greenlit studies for a major sports and recreation hub on 27 acres off Michigan Avenue. Backed by local clubs, the project includes domes, trails, courts, and gardens. A public-private partnership has already raised $120,000 and started environmental work. If a key provincial grant comes through by September, the build could cost … Read more
St. Clair County TEC’s National Technical Honor Society chapter has won two top national awards: the Core Four Excellence Award and the Silver Star of Excellence Award. This brings their total to 13 national honors. TEC students led major community efforts—donating 24 vehicles of clothing to Kids in Distress, raising over $8,000 for the Salvation … Read more
A Caro man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering his one-year-old son. Brian Elswick, 28, was sentenced May 22nd in Tuscola County’s 54th Circuit Court. Authorities say the child died in February after suffering a traumatic brain injury. First responders found the boy unresponsive at a home … Read more