The St. Clair County Drug Task Force made two significant arrests last week. 29-year-old John Poindexter from Port Huron was arrested after a search of his home on Gillett Street. Authorities found 88 grams of meth, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and sales materials. Poindexter, already on parole, faces multiple felony charges. The next day, 57-year-old Larry … Read more
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has approved a $19 million loan to renovate North Port Apartments in Port Huron. The 249-unit complex will get updates to aging structures, including new roofs, flooring, HVAC, plumbing, and ADA improvements. The project will reserve units for low-income residents, with some set aside for those earning between 40% … Read more
Port Huron’s YMCA of the Blue Water Area kicked off the holiday season with a festive breakfast featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, combining family fun with community impact. The event, co-hosted with McLaren Port Huron, included photos with Santa, games, and the Jingle Bell Run, all aimed at raising funds for the YMCA’s … Read more
Michigan officials are urging residents to take precautions against “porch pirates” as holiday package deliveries surge. Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office advises securing deliveries by using Amazon lockers, shipping to workplaces, or installing porch cameras. They recommend keeping porches well-lit and using USPS tools to track packages. Nessel’s “Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign” launched to educate … Read more
Protests are growing outside Bluewater Health in Sarnia, after 24-year-old Kayla Fillion died just hours after being discharged during a mental health crisis. Her father, Matthew Jacklin, accuses the hospital of failing to provide adequate care, claiming staff dismissed her cries for help despite her history of mental health struggles and substance abuse. Jacklin says … Read more
A new report by Doxo reveals that Port Huron ranks as the 149th most expensive city in Michigan, with residents paying an average of $1,722 per month, or $20,659 annually, for the ten most common household bills. Despite this, Port Huron remains more affordable than many places, with costs 19% lower than the national average … Read more
Drivers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into Canada are now facing higher tolls, with rates rising by a dollar across the board. Standard vehicles such as cars, pickups, and SUVs now pay $4, while larger personal vehicles like RVs or campers are charged $4 for each axle beyond two. Commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, … Read more
Lucas Ebmeyer, a local Boy Scout, has completed his Eagle Project by installing a “Telephone of the Wind” at Blue Water Hospice Home in Marysville. This unique phone, unconnected to any network, offers grieving individuals a chance to express unspoken words to loved ones they’ve lost. Located near the Tom Lock Observatory for easy access, … Read more
The Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac is lighting up the season with its free Christmas Lighted Trail, open every weekend through January 3rd. The trail will also shine nightly from December 24th to January 3rd, offering a magical holiday experience for families. As a nonprofit, the museum relies on donations to … Read more
Marine City is bringing back its community Christmas tree this year, thanks to a $7,500 fundraising effort led by the Marine City Chamber of Commerce. The money will cover the construction of a new base for the tree at 300 Broadway Street. After the old tree was removed due to disease, the city had been … Read more