The St. Clair County community is mourning the unexpected loss of Corrections Deputy Gary Weiss, who passed away Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Weiss, known for his warm smile and dedication, began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in ’05, serving at the Detention and Intervention Center. His absence leaves a significant void in the local law … Read more
Last week, the Friends of the St. Clair River celebrated the expansion of their Discovery Watershed Center, which created more opportunities for locals to engage with environmental programs. Meanwhile, CityFlatsHotel in Port Huron partnered with Chef Mike’s Catering to enhance private events and rebranded its cafe with a new menu featuring house-made specialty coffees and … Read more
Marlette Regional Hospital is one of six winners of the $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge, which aims to improve access to essential services. The hospital will launch a project called “Effectively Connecting Seniors,” providing golf cart transportation to senior living facilities around Marlette. This initiative will help seniors access medical services and community events, reducing social … Read more
This Thanksgiving, Port Huron residents looking for company and a meal can head to the Salvation Army or Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center. The Salvation Army, located at 2000 Court St., is serving 400 meals from noon to 2 p.m. or until food runs out, with both dine-in and take-out options available. The meal … Read more
Michigan is bracing for record Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 2.6 million residents planning trips—up 65,000 from last year. While gas prices have risen slightly to $3.13 per gallon, they’re still lower than last year, offering some relief. However, travelers face potential headaches, from crowded roads to long airport lines, as Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy … Read more
Advia Credit Union, with nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, has launched FedNow® and Real-Time Payments. These new services allow members to access deposited funds instantly and streamline payments, making financial transactions faster and more convenient. Joli Hensley, Advia’s Director of Digital Channels, says this innovation is part of the credit union’s ongoing … Read more
Port Huron Police recently conducted an underage alcohol sales check at 22 local bars and restaurants. Of the 22, 17 businesses followed the rules, refusing to sell alcohol to decoys posing as minors. However, five establishments were cited for selling to minors: Zebra Bar, Vintage Tavern, Colony Bar, Sperry’s Moviehouse, and Tailgators. Police urged all … Read more
Sarnia city council’s approval to rezone two London Road properties for affordable housing could help address the city’s ongoing housing crisis. Vision ’74 Inc. is waiting for federal and provincial programs to secure the $40 million dollars needed for the 95-unit project. Despite rezoning approval for the site, which backs onto Germain Park, Vision has … Read more
Starting November 29th at 10 AM, WGRT will embrace the holiday spirit by switching to Christmas music, playing festive tunes daily from 10 AM to 8 PM through Christmas Day. After hours, regular programming will resume, while local news remains a constant. With a focus on supporting the community, this seasonal shift aims to enhance … Read more
Residents in Port Huron are being warned about a scam involving fake emails claiming to be from the “Port Huron Revenue Department.” One resident received an email demanding over $3,000 in unpaid city taxes, followed by another falsely confirming a $250 payment. The victim had made no payments or clicked any links. Officials stress that … Read more