FORT GRATIOT LIGHTHOUSE REOPENS
Michigan's oldest working lighthouse, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, had its official grand opening this morning with dignitaries and government officials from all over the State of Michigan attending the ceremony. Senator Carl Levin and Representative Candice Miller both spoke during the ceremony as well as John Cooper of St. Clair County Parks and Recreation, Juanita Gittings,
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PICASSO COMES ALIVE AT MCMORRAN
Art and history converge today at McMorran Place Theatre as Studio 1219 brings "Picasso Becomes You" to the Blue Water Area. This rich performance art piece brings together Picasso's most well-known work and follows the timeline of his life. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and begins at 6:50pm.
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EMMETT LILAC FESTIVAL
Emmett is springing into the season with a lilac festival. Come see the state's most complete collection of lilacs. Over 300 different varieties should make this a trip that the entire family can't miss. Just leave your pets at home. Admission is free but they'll gladly accept donations. Come for the flowers and stay for the music, food, and
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VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC
We're in the middle of the Victoria Day weekend and you can expect extra traffic at the Blue Water Bridges. Be prepared if you are crossing the border by having your passport, passport card, Trusted Traveler Card or enhanced driver's license ready for inspection. Motorists are also reminded that there is a border entry point in Marine City and Algonac. If you go to
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COMMISSIONERS REVIEW RETIREMENT DRUG CONCERNS
A regular session Thursday night for the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners saw an update given by Sheriff Tim Donnellon on the Drug Task Force and the Road Patrol Division. The Sheriff says they're keeping track of drug trafficking trends, including an uptick in the use and manufacture of a couple dangerous narcotics. The Board also discussed the retiree health care
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FIREFIGHTERS SEEK INFORMATION ON SET BLAZE
The Port Huron Fire Department now labels the blaze of a house along Military Wednesday morning as suspicious. Fire Marshal Jeffrey Tucker says the home was unoccupied at the time and, the fire is believed to have been started intentionally, as a result of a home invasion. Anyone with information about the incident, which was called in at 5:10 a.m., is asked to call the fire
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YOUTH SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LEXINGTON AREA MISHAP
State Police, at the Caro post, say they are investigating a pedestrian traffic accident that hospitalized an 18-month old boy. The accident happened late Wednesday afternoon when the toddler ran into the roadway along Sheridan Line Road in Lexington Township. He was transported to Port Huron Hospital and later flown to Children's Hospital of Detroit for treatment.
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3 HOSPITALIZED IN COLUMBUS TOWNSHIP 2 CAR CRASH
St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon says deputies were called to the scene shortly after 1am Thursday. During the investigation it was determined that a car driven by 19-year old attempted to make a left hand turn onto Hessen Road, when he hit a car driven by a 26-year also from Columbus Township. A passenger in one of the cars was also injured. All three were taken
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DRUG TASK FORCE ARRESTS ONE IN METH CASE
The St. Clair County Drug Task Force reports on the arrest of 31-year old Clyde Township man for the possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. The bust took place Wednesday along the 76-hundred block of Bryce Road in Clyde Township as deputies were searching for the suspect, who had outstanding warrants.
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MCDONALDS REBRANDS BUILDING ALONG 24TH AVENUE
The eatery is celebrating it's new look after eight weeks of remodeling both on the inside and the outside of the facility. Connie Jones, the Community Relations Representative says the store was first opened back in 1985 and is the second under local family ownership to see a major upgrade. Similar work is expected this fall on the Pine Grove Avenue location at Hancock.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS CLOCK IN A FULL DAY ON BUDGET
The Port Huron City Council met for a marathon budget workshop session Wednesday night, which saw each department head going into detail about what the proposed general fund plan would mean for city services and programs. Mayor Pauline Repp says public safety, as always, control's the lion's share of the general fund, and that the proposed collaboration with the fire
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FOUR MINOR INJURIES TO FIREFIGHTERS IN HOUSE BLAZE
The Port Huron Fire Department says four firefighters were injured in fighting a blaze in the 29-hundred block of Military Wednesday morning. All were minor injuries. The one-story wood frame home saw extensive damage in the 5:15 a.m. fire which caused a section of the roadway to be closed down. The cause remains under investigation. Help came from the
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PARKING TICKETS YOU HAVE ADD UP TO NO LICENSE
A new law signed by Governor Rick Snyder this week doubles the cap on parking ticket allowances before your license is affected. Now only three tickets before renewal privileges are taken away. Officials want motorists to pay up on the fines.
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BROWNS THEN CROWNS IS REOPENING IN DOWNTOWN
There's a new location for the upcoming Antique & Craft Mall in Downtown Port Huron. Orginally scheduled to open at 230 Huron Avenue, the location has been changed to the Crown Building just one block North. The scheduled opening is the second week in June beginning Monday, June 10th. There'll be a special event on Saturday June 16th with a "live" broadcast
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CANDIDATE COUNT CONTINUES
The latest word from the Saint Clair County Clerk’s office is that a few more candidates have been certified to be included on the August primary ballot. The last day filers bring to a total of three that are seeking the 83rd State Representative seat: Paul Muxlow and Robert Eick on the Republican side and Carol Cease Campbell seeking the Democrat nomination.
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TOURISM TOPS OUT LOCALLY THIS WEEKEND
It's been a few years since the TOPS group has held an event in the local area, but they're back this weekend for their Michigan State Recognition Days to be held at McMorran Place. The group champions weight-loss support and success, and Judi Stewart at the Blue Water Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau says the event is expected to see over 13-hundred people in
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SNYDER SIGNS REFORM BILLS FOR CYBERSCHOOL EDUCATION
State Senator and chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Phil Pavlov, stands with fellow lawmakers as Governor Rick Snyder (seated) signs into law their bills that will give Michigan children new tools necessary to compete in the global economy. Senate Bill 619 increases the number of cyber charter schools in Michigan. Included in the new law is the
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PORT HURON POLICE AWARDS HANDED OUT LAST NIGHT
The annual Port Huron Police Awards were held Tuesday, with the event seeing several citizens and officers recognized for bravery, dedication, and strength, especially when the chips are down. Police Chief Michael Reaves tells us one of the awards, a special Chief's Citation, came as a complete surprise to the officer who received it, Laura Phillips...Reaves saying she's
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I WANT TO BE ELECTED
Filing deadline was Tuesday, for those seeking spots on the primary ballot. More than enough surprises and interesting contests shaping up. The Saint Clair County Sheriff, Prosecutor, and Treasurer saw no competition but the wide open 81st District State Representative seat drew prospects like bees to honey. Three Democrats and five Republicans are vying for the spot
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GOVERNOR VISITS JACKSON FOR A TOUR
Governor Rick Snyder was in Jackson earlier this month and toured the Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center. Snyder was seeking a personal and intrinsic look at the daily operation of Michigan’s corrections program. The governor expressed his gratitude to the facility’s staff for their constant professionalism in such an arduous work environment,
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