Dinner for Kids’ Sake

The Annual Dinner for Kids’ Sake returns May 1st at 5:30 PM at the Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron. Tickets are $60 and include dinner, fun, and fundraising for local youth programs. This year’s honorees are the YMCA’s Josh Chapman and staff, named Child Advocates of the Year, and the Youth Advisory Council … Read more

Thumb Businesses Land State Grants

Two Thumb-area businesses just got a major boost from the state. The Michigan Department of Agriculture awarded over $196,000 in grants to support rural job growth and industry upgrades. TCA Management in Caro will use $100,000 to hire staff and buy equipment that helps serve agriculture needs. In Ubly, Maurer Meat Processors received $96,350 to … Read more

Priest Honors Pope Francis’ Legacy

As Catholics in Port Huron and worldwide mourn Pope Francis’ passing, Father Bradley Forintos of Holy Trinity Parish reflects on his impactful legacy. Known for advocating for the marginalized, the pope’s final days were spent serving others, including a visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday. Despite his declining health, he continued to … Read more

Algonac Man Sentenced

In a St. Clair County courtroom last Thursday, Judge Daniel Damman sentenced Michael Hogan, 41 from Algonac, to over seven years in prison for killing 29-year-old Brandon Accettura in a November crash. Hogan, who was intoxicated and had THC in his system, veered into Accettura’s lane on Dixie Highway, causing a head-on collision. Hogan, with … Read more

Resurfacing of M-29

Starting April 28th, the Michigan Department of Transportation will resurface M-29 between Chartier Road and Belle River Avenue in Marine City. The $1 million project will include asphalt repairs, joint fixes, and sidewalk upgrades to meet ADA standards. Construction is expected to last until June, with one lane open in each direction. These repairs aim … Read more

Deadly I-94 Crash

A deadly crash occurred early Friday morning on westbound I-94 near Church Rd. Deputies responded to reports of a blue Dodge Charger speeding eastbound in the westbound lanes. Shortly after, a two-car collision was reported involving the Charger and a Ford Explorer. The driver of the Charger, a 28-year-old man from Harper Woods, was pronounced … Read more

Combat Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

St. Clair County Parks is hosting a free workshop on April 29th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goodells County Park to teach residents how to build traps for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect recently spotted in nearby Macomb County. The lanternfly threatens local crops, especially fruit plants like grapes. Participants will learn to … Read more

Medical Center to Hold Active Shooter Drill

Lake Huron Medical Center is conducting an active shooter drill today, to enhance emergency preparedness. The drill, which follows federal guidelines, will simulate an armed assailant entering a patient care area, with volunteer victims and no real patients involved. Local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and hospital teams will participate in the scenario, testing their … Read more

TEC Students Win Big

Students from St. Clair County’s Technical Education Center (TEC) earned 19 medals at the recent SkillsUSA Michigan State Conference in Grand Rapids. Among the top achievers were Lucas Bauman and Allane Stamplis, who won gold in metal machining and welding, respectively. Their victories earned them spots at the national competition in Atlanta this June. A … Read more

Local Hero Honored

A local man, only identified as Michael, received a Citizen’s Award by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office for his actions during a January vehicle fire. Michael was driving on Lakeshore Road and noticed a car on fire near Wilkes Drive. With someone still inside, he quickly pulled over. Thanks to a fire extinguisher he … Read more