Local News from the Blue Water News Network
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
Unofficial election results are in!
Unofficial primary election results are in across St. Clair County, with voters approving all three countywide millage renewals and several local races decided Tuesday. Countywide, voters approved four-year renewals for the St. Clair County Senior Citizens Millage
Voting information ahead of Tuesday’s Primary
Voting information ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election Voters across St. Clair County are heading to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 primary election. Local residents will help determine party nominees for key local, state, and federal offices
Big Industry Move
Construction is scheduled to break ground this September on the first phase of a half-billion-dollar industrial expansion in St. Clair County. Birmingham-based developer Interstate Capital will begin with a 250-thousand-square-foot facility in Port Huron Township. Future phases
Port Huron’s Boat Week Schedule
Blue Water Fest is officially underway in Port Huron. This year’s celebration brings a packed lineup of family activities, live music, and sailing enthusiasts to the downtown area. Wednesday, July 15: The Kickoff Parade The Main Event:
St. Clair County Health Department Tracks Local Cases of Cyclosporiasis
The St. Clair County Health Department has confirmed four cases of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. These local cases are part of a larger statewide outbreak that has reached 1,251 cases to date
After the Dorsey House fire – Owner donated remaining food
No injuries are being reported after a fire broke out yesterday at the historic Dorsey House restaurant in Clyde Township. The blaze was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. while the business was closed for scheduled repairs and
End of an Era: Former Port Huron Flagship Sinks in New York
A historic vessel that once served as one of the highlights of the Port Huron waterfront has sunk in New York. The 154-foot tall-ship, formerly known as the Highlander Sea, went down late Wednesday night at a
Commisioners to vote on Medical Director’s proposed contract renewal
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote tonight on a proposed contract renewal for Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin. The proposed agreement includes a provision requiring a unanimous vote from all seven commissioners to terminate
Heat Wave
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of Southeast Michigan, including Port Huron, Sandusky, and surrounding areas. The watch begins Tuesday afternoon and remains in effect through Thursday evening. Forecasters say daytime







