The Michigan Climate Action Network will honor six leaders for their climate and civic engagement efforts today. The virtual event celebrates those making a difference, including Odalis Perales and Em Perry from Michigan United for challenging corporate influence in politics, and Megan Owens for expanding public transit. Andrea Pierce, founder of the Anishinaabek Caucus, and … Read more
This New Year’s Eve, the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission is providing free, door-to-door rides to keep the community safe. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on December 31st, and running until 2:30 a.m. January 1st, the service will cover Port Huron, Marysville, Fort Gratiot, Port Huron Township, and Burtchville. Residents are encouraged to book rides in … Read more
Port Huron’s former Central Fire Station, built in 1960, will be demolished after the City Council approved a $258,300 contract with Oak-Wood Building Company. The building, vacant since August, was too damaged to renovate due to foundation issues and lack of proper facilities for female firefighters. City officials stressed it was falling apart and needed … Read more
Port Huron Township residents are now receiving new 96-gallon green trash and recycling bins, as Waste Management prepares to automate collection starting January 1st. These bins, known as “toters,” must be used for all trash, with additional bins available for $8 a month. Port Huron Township is among the first local areas to adopt this … Read more
Sarnia Council has approved $150,000 for a new playground at Queen Street Park, just a short walk from Rainbow Park. The funds, drawn from the Parklands Dedication Reserve, will improve the park at Queen and Devine Streets, offering a safer, more accessible play area. Councillor Chrissy McRoberts, who proposed the motion, said Rainbow Park’s playground … Read more
Port Huron’s holiday spirit was alive as Officer Tinsel, the town’s beloved elf, made his rounds to meet Nitro, a new elf from Tri-Hospital EMS. Despite Nitro’s confidence, Tinsel reminded everyone who’s been spreading holiday cheer for years. But the fun didn’t stop there! The Port Huron Fire Department sent in their own elf, Firefighter … Read more
Grocery shoppers in Port Huron area need to plan ahead for Christmas Eve, as many stores will have early closures. Meijer closes at 7 p.m., while Walmart operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nieman’s on Carney Drive closes at 6 p.m., and Wally’s Supermarket on Gratiot Avenue in Marysville wraps up at 5 p.m. … Read more
Port Huron City Council has approved a plan to reduce lanes on Huron Avenue, Military Street, and Pine Grove Avenue. The recommendation came from a downtown task force and includes adding separated bike lanes and on-street parallel parking. Jim Soto, a member of the Huron Avenue work group, called it a significant change since the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans a redesign for M-29 in Marine City. The resurfacing project will reduce the main thoroughfare from two lanes in each direction to one lane, with the addition of a center turn lane. MDOT is seeking community feedback on this proposal. An open house will be held at Marine … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department has alerted the community about a fraudulent “Missing Person” flyer involving a local judge, which has been circulating on social media. The department clarified that they did not create or distribute this flyer. This scam aims to mislead the public, and the police urge everyone to ignore and not share … Read more