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New Home, New Focus for United Way
The United Way of St. Clair County is preparing to move into a new home while launching a new approach to helping local residents. After nearly seven decades at its Military Street office in downtown Port Huron,
Recovery Month Opens with Community Event
National Recovery Month began in St. Clair County with an overdose awareness event hosted Monday by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Organizers say the goal was to connect residents with treatment and recovery resources while honoring those
Red Hawks Make Big House Visit Count
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity turned into a memorable season opener Thursday as the Port Huron Red Hawks defeated New Baltimore Anchor Bay 28-21 in double overtime at the University of Michigan’s iconic Big House. The game was part
850 lbs. of Cocaine Intercepted at Blue Water Bridge
Canadian border officials say nearly 850 pounds (385 kilograms) of suspected cocaine were seized during a commercial truck inspection at the Blue Water Bridge. The Canada Border Services Agency says officers referred a commercial truck entering Canada
St. Clair County Airport Adds Flight School
Flight training is returning to St. Clair County International Airport after county commissioners approved agreements allowing Ascend Aviation to expand its operations. During an on-air conversation with WPHM’s Paul Miller, County Administrator/Controller Tom Hull said the airport
Port Huron Seeks Purchase of Waterfront Property for New Park
The City of Port Huron has entered into a purchase agreement for the historic Lixie Fisheries property next to the 12th Street Boat Ramp on Water Street. Port Huron City Manager James Freed says the 2.6-acre site
Early Info Points to Successful Float Down
Roughly 1,350 people took part in this year’s unsanctioned Port Huron Float Down, and while the event ended without any reported injuries, emergency responders still assisted about 250 participants. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office says many
Jay DeBoyer Tapped as John James Running Mate
A familiar name in St. Clair County politics is headed for the statewide ballot. Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James announced Thursday morning that he has selected State Representative Jay DeBoyer as his running mate in the
Drowning, Violence Mark Chaotic Raft Off Weekend
A weekend with a record-breaking turnout for the annual Raft Off on Lake St. Clair ended in tragedy and conflict as emergency crews responded to a fatal drowning, a stabbing, multiple fights, and dozens of stranded boaters.
MDOT Hosts Blue Water Bridge Celebration
State and local officials gathered Thursday for a dual ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony marking major milestones in the Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion project. The event celebrated the near-completion of Component 1 and the official kickoff of
Port Huron Breaks Ground on New Housing Development
Local leaders and development partners gathered in Port Huron this week for an official groundbreaking ceremony on the Lincoln Lofts, a new $17.5 million housing development located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Erie Street. Directly
Today is the final vote on Health Dept. Leadership
St. Clair County Board Set for Final Vote on Health Department Leadership and Restructuring The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners Human Services Committee meets Thursday evening to take final action on new three-year employment agreements for







