Bluewater Health in Sarnia is temporarily halting emergency general surgeries, like those for appendicitis or gall bladder issues, thru Friday, due to a shortage of surgeons. Patients needing these surgeries will be transferred to nearby hospitals. The hospital’s regular operating rooms remain open for scheduled surgeries. This is the third pause since December, but relief … Read more
In Port Huron, the Civic Theater is gearing up for its second annual “Rock of Ages” musical at McMorran Theater on May 16th and 17th. This lively show celebrates 80s rock with classics like “We Built this City” and “Don’t Stop Believin’,” telling the story of a small-town girl and a wannabe rockstar in Los … Read more
McKenzie Health System in Sandusky has upgraded its Wide Bore Mobile MRI Scanner to offer Magnetic Resonance Enterography, a safe, radiation-free scan that provides detailed images of the small intestine. This helps doctors diagnose conditions like Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, or blockages. Patients drink a contrast liquid and may get an IV for enhanced imaging, … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department marked its 144th anniversary of service on May 1st. Founded in 1881, it stands as one of Michigan’s oldest police departments. For over a century, PHPD has been dedicated to safeguarding the Port Huron community with professionalism and integrity. The department expressed gratitude for the ongoing trust and support from … Read more
McLaren Port Huron has earned an ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national recognition for excellence in patient safety. This top grade reflects the hospital’s commitment to preventing medical errors, injuries, infections, and ensuring a positive patient experience. McLaren Central Michigan and McLaren Northern Michigan also received ‘A’ grades. Dr. Justin Klamerus, McLaren’s … Read more
The Lexington Village Council held a special meeting on May 2 to address the resignation of Village President Kristen Kaatz. Over 20 residents attended as the council acknowledged her resignation letter. Kaatz, who has served since 2016, cited disagreements over recent council decisions made outside public meetings that conflicted with her leadership. She stressed that … Read more
Port Huron is holding a public meeting on May 13th to discuss the proposed ’25-’26 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. City Manager James Freed revealed that the operating budget stands at $143.9 million. To balance it, $2.4 million in requested funds were cut, impacting areas like police and fire departments. Freed noted rising costs for … Read more
Port Huron’s WGRT 102.3 FM is celebrating a big local win. For the third straight year, Account Manager Vickie Lemonis has been named Alignable’s Local Business Person of the Year. She also just won the ’24 Best of the Blue Water Area award for Advertising and Marketing. Both honors reflect strong support from listeners, advertisers, … Read more
Port Huron will hold a public meeting on May 13th at 6 p.m. to review its proposed ’25-’26 budget. City Manager James Freed outlined a $143.8 million plan, trimming $2.4 million in new requests to keep it balanced. Cuts won’t impact last year’s department budgets. Big costs include wastewater and general fund operations. Rising healthcare, … Read more
A Port Huron man accused in a deadly shooting on Vanness Street is heading to circuit court. A judge ruled there’s enough evidence to charge 23-year-old Dazman Drake with murder, firearm use, evidence tampering, and concealing a stolen vehicle. Drake allegedly shot Vincent Buckles inside his home on January 28th. Investigators say Buckles’ ex, Sayon … Read more