Ethan Morgan, 25, of Port Huron Township, pleaded guilty to reduced charges of attempted possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Originally facing eight felonies, a plea deal lowered them to three. Morgan admitted to downloading and sharing explicit videos in a group chat leading to his September arrest. Michigan State Police traced the … Read more
The St. Clair County Disaster Response Fund got a New Year’s boost with a $50,000 donation from the Kusch Family Donor Advised Fund, pushing the fund past $100,000. Started in ’24 with a donation from the James C. Acheson Charitable Foundation, the fund helps in emergencies. Community Foundation board chair Patti Manley expressed gratitude for … Read more
James Lee Wilson, 68, of Port Huron, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born in Detroit, he was a devoted husband to Marcie and a father of three. Wilson earned degrees in Accounting and Law and spent over 30 years as the GM of Blue Water Area Transit. He was a community leader and avid … Read more
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted to withhold funding from the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) pending transparency discussions. The decision came during the board’s first meeting with newly elected members. Commissioner Steven Simasko introduced the motion, following concerns about the EDA’s transparency and recent projects. Residents criticized the EDA for limited access to … Read more
St. Clair County’s first baby of 2025 made his debut at 4:02 p.m. on New Year’s Day at McLaren Port Huron. Parents Abbigale and Tommy Stephan welcomed their third child, a baby boy, who shares a January 1st birthday with his twin uncles, Bo and Blake. Baby Stephan joins big sisters London, 6, and Drew, … Read more
In Sarnia’s Centennial Park, a new purple bench called the Aasha Bench, meaning “hope” in Hindi, aims to connect locals and newcomers. Inspired by Lambton College international students, Sarnia’s Eve Astolfi designed this buddy bench for adults to foster community interactions. Unveiled at the Festival of Cultures, the bench features a QR code linking to … Read more
Fawaz “Fred” Toma, the owner of a BP station on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township, is taking steps to modernize his business and compete with other nearby fuel centers. Toma plans to demolish the existing station and construct a much larger, more advanced facility. This expansion will offer more services, improving the station’s appeal to … Read more
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his dedication to leadership, integrity, and service. Benson praised Carter’s humility, grace, and kindness, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to democracy and peace. She stated that Carter’s example of love for family, faith, and community will inspire future … Read more
A fire early Thursday morning in Lapeer County sent two residents to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The blaze broke out around 8:10 a.m. at the Pines Lapeer West Apartments on Village West Drive, near Zemmer School. Firefighters from several departments, including Lapeer, Elba, and Metamora Township, battled the flames, which spread to multiple units. … Read more
Planet Fitness has officially opened its new location at 2305 Gratiot Blvd. in Marysville, offering $1 down sign-ups for both classic and Black Card memberships. The 15,550-square-foot gym features state-of-the-art equipment, massage chairs, tanning beds, free Wi-Fi, and spacious locker rooms. Classic memberships are $14.99 per month, while Black Card memberships are $19.99, offering extra … Read more