New Wine Bar Opens

Downtown Port Huron welcomes a fresh taste with the grand opening of River City Wine Company on Friday. This new wine bar, part of CityFlats Hotel’s family, sits right on the Black River near the St. Clair River gateway. Visitors can enjoy premium wine tastings, unique cocktails made with Detroit City Distillery spirits, and waterfront … Read more

Man Rescued from Smoke-Filled Home Fire

A man was rescued from a house fire in Lexington Township last week. Sanilac County dispatchers got a call just after 1 p.m. about smoke on Roach Road, and the caller later said his home was full of smoke and he couldn’t get out because of medical issues. Police and firefighters arrived to find heavy … Read more

Bluewater BorderFest

Sarnia’s Bluewater BorderFest is back, rocking the waterfront from June 19th to the 21st. Country star Chase Rice kicks things off Thursday, followed by The Fray on Friday, a night honoring local first responders. Billy Talent closes the festival Saturday with their high-energy rock. Featuring a mix of country, rock, and alternative acts, the event … Read more

Shooting Suspect Nabbed

On Monday, Sterling Heights police arrested a suspect linked to a shooting near Pine Grove Park in Port Huron. The incident happened two days earlier when a gunman fired at another driver’s car on Pine Grove Avenue, hitting it multiple times. With help from Troy police, the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit tracked the suspect … Read more

Mackinac Policy Conference with Thumbcoast.tv and WGRT

The 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference is coming to Mackinac Island from May 27th to 30th, and St. Clair County’s own Thumbcoast.tv and WGRT 102.3 FM are teaming up to bring it straight to you! Hosts Josh Chapman and Michael Hensley will chat with local leaders and big names to share ideas shaping Michigan’s Thumb Coast. … Read more

Marysville Man Charged with Hate Crime

In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton was arrested for a hate crime at St. Christopher Catholic Church. During a baptism ceremony Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window, shattering it and disrupting the sacred event. When the priest stepped outside to confront him, Beaton reportedly attacked, injuring the priest and shouting derogatory remarks about … Read more

Community Rallies to Equip Students

Nearly 1,000 local students will start the school year with the supplies they need, thanks to generous community support during The BIG Give. BWCA raised critical funds in just 24 hours, boosting their Backpack Giveaway and other youth programs. Organizers say the outpouring of support shows the community’s deep commitment to helping families. BWCA expressed … Read more

Rug Cleaning Deal Supports Local Charity

M.C. Shine Cleaning Services is back for one day only in Fort Gratiot. On June 5th, from 7 AM to 5 PM, drop off rugs at 3841 Pine Grove Avenue for half-off professional cleaning. Fifty percent of all rug cleaning sales that day will support Operation Transformation, a local nonprofit uniting churches for community impact. … Read more

Memorial Day Weekend Events

From Port Huron to St. Clair, Memorial Day weekend is packed with free events and local flavor. Rockin’ in the Plaza brings live music downtown St. Clair starting Thursday. Cruise season opens on the Huron Lady II, with 90-minute river tours all weekend. Saturday morning, Port Huron hosts its Blessing of the Boats on the … Read more

Early Morning Fire

Eight people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment on 10th Street in Port Huron early Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived around 1:24 a.m. and brought the flames under control in 20 minutes. The fire was fully out after two hours. Victims suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to McLaren Port Huron … Read more