The SC4 Tower in downtown Port Huron will glow red and blue May 6 thru the12th to honor Nurses Week. As part of the nationwide “Nurses Light Up the Sky” campaign, SC4 becomes the first Michigan site to join over 100 landmarks nationwide. Partnering with Lake Huron Medical Center, SC4 highlights the vital work of … Read more
Registration is now open for St. Clair County’s annual Summer Camps, offering hands-on experiences for students entering grades 2-10. Running June 16-18 and June 23-25 at the St. Clair TEC in Marysville, campers can choose from a variety of fun programs like robotics, art, creative writing, and construction. Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to … Read more
In Michigan’s Thumb region, early voting for the May 6 special election is underway. Folks in Tuscola County are deciding on school millages for Vassar and Reese districts to fund operations and building upgrades. Huron County’s Laker Schools seek $12.7 million for new facilities, while Fairhaven Township aims to tackle mosquito issues with a new … Read more
In Sanilac County, the Community Mental Health team donated $1,304 dollars to the “Shop with a Hero” program, helping local kids shop with first responders for the holidays. On April 8th, Deb Messing handed the check to Sheriff Paul Rich. The funds came from the staff’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser, where employees pay $3 … Read more
In St. Clair County, high school students can now join a new Teen Advisory Group to champion mental health. This group, launched by the local Community Mental Health organization, will meet monthly to create awareness campaigns and reduce stigma. Open to students living or studying in the county, applications are due by May 30 at … Read more
As summer approaches, Huron County Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski is warning about the dangers of heatstroke in vehicles, a leading cause of preventable child deaths. On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1, Rutkowski is joining efforts with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock” campaign. Since ’98, over … Read more
Sanilac County joined the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 26, collecting over 190 pounds of unused or expired medications. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office led with 64 pounds, followed by Marlette PD with 47.2 pounds, and Croswell PD with 30.8 pounds. Other local departments, including Lexington, Brown City, and Deckerville, also participated. … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department recently hosted a hands-on Citizens’ Police Academy, focusing on traffic stops and drunk driving enforcement. Officers Cook, Baker, Matich, and Genilla led the session, explaining how they handle these situations. Attendees participated in mock traffic stops and field sobriety tests, using impairment goggles to experience the challenges officers face. The … Read more
The preliminary hearing for Maurice Houle, 28, and Amanda Maison, 33, accused of killing 3-year-old Matthew Maison in ’18, has been delayed. Their attorneys requested more time to review evidence and prepare their defense. St. Clair County prosecutors objected to the delay but acknowledged that the judge had already decided to push the hearing back. … Read more
Last year, Michigan reached a major recycling milestone, surpassing a 25% recycling rate for the fourth year in a row. The state’s recycling efforts have grown significantly since ’19, with more than 723,000 tons of materials recycled last year. This includes over 330,000 tons of paper and 58,000 tons of plastic. EGLE reports this progress … Read more