On January 19th, Port Huron will host the annual “One in Christ” Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service at Kingdom Authority Ministries at 3 p.m. The event will unite local churches in a celebration of Dr. King’s vision for unity. Attendees can expect worship, dance performances, and youth sharing their thoughts on King’s “I Have … Read more
Lambton County Library is gearing up for its second annual Family Literacy Day Festival on Saturday, January 25th at the Sarnia Library and Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Families can enjoy two live performances by Toronto’s Dan the Music Man, along with face painting, retro gaming, and crafting activities. Local community groups will also … Read more
The City of Port Huron is hiring part-time school crossing guards to help children safely cross streets near local elementary schools. The job involves working about 2.9 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in all weather conditions. The pay is $13.00 per hour. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license, a … Read more
Starbucks has ended its open-door policy, which allowed non-customers free use of restrooms and internet, at its nearly 300 Michigan locations and nationwide. The change prioritizes paying customers. The new conduct code bans discrimination, outside alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug use, and panhandling. The open-door policy started in 2018 after a racially charged incident in Philadelphia. … Read more
The Lambton Kent District and St. Clair Catholic School Boards are revamping kindergarten registration in Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent. The LKDSB minimizes paperwork, urging online pre-registration to free up time for classroom exploration and meeting staff. They host events on January 30 and 31. Meanwhile, SCCDSB’s KinderSTARt events are currently running through January 23rd and offer … Read more
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents about recent break-ins at the Storage of America facility on Range Road in Kimball Township. Over the past six months, both the Sheriff’s Office and Port Huron Police have been investigating thefts. Some customers may not realize their units were targeted, so authorities urge everyone … Read more
The St. Clair County Health Department is urging residents to take steps to prevent the spread of seasonal illnesses as cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19, and norovirus rise locally. Officials recommend staying home when sick, practicing good hygiene like washing hands and covering coughs, and keeping shared surfaces clean. Residents are also advised to stay … Read more
The Blue Water Area Chamber’s CEO has announced her resignation, effective February 7th due to personal life changes. Over the past decade, her leadership has significantly strengthened the Chamber, achieving record membership and a solid reputation across Michigan, especially in the Thumb region. The Chamber’s board chair praised her vision and commitment, which have left … Read more
McKenzie Health System, in partnership with Farm Bureau Health Services, is hosting two “Medicare Made Easy” workshops on February 6 at Sandusky Presbyterian Church. These free events will help individuals navigate Medicare complexities. Presenters Alecia Parks and Cindy Leen will cover Medicare basics, costs, and benefits. Each workshop, limited to 20 registrants, will run from … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide the future of TikTok, with a potential ban looming just days away. President Biden signed a law forcing the app’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell to a U.S. company by Friday. The U.S. government argues TikTok poses a national security risk, claiming the app shares user data … Read more