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Local Rite Aid stores to close
Three local Rite Aid stores are among the more than 150 Michigan locations the pharmacy chain is shutting down. “Closing” signs appeared this week at the Pine Grove Avenue and 24th Street stores in Port Huron, along
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Slate set for council, mayor elections
The deadline to file for Port Huron Mayor and City Council elections has come and gone. As of 4pm Tuesday, two candidates have returned petitions to run for mayor, and a total of nine are running for
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Port Huron to Mackinac Race comes to an end
Sailboats are crossing the finish line up at Mackinac Island as the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race begins to wind down. The race got off to a slow start, being delayed nearly two hours Saturday due to lack
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Wrong way I-69 crash results in critical injuries
A head-on collision last night on I-69 in Capac resulting in critical injuries to a wrong-way driver. Police were called on reports of light-colored sedan driving in the wrong direction on Westbound I-69 near the Capac Road
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100th Bayview Mackinac race begins Saturday
The 100th Port Huron to Mackinac race begins Saturday morning, and the race is already breaking records. With 324 sailing teams registered to start the race, race committee chairman Charlie Trost says that is the highest amount
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Beaches reopen following swimming advisory
Eight area beaches recently closed due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria are now back open. Lakeside, Lighthouse, Keewadhin, and Fort Gratiot County Park in St. Clair County, along with Sanilac County’s Lexington Beach and Lexington
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BWAT offering free rides for Blue Water fest
It’s just become a little easier to get to and from family night and boat night thanks to Blue Water Area Transit. The local transportation agency is providing free rides to and from the festival footprint both
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Port Huron prepares for a parade
Wednesday’s Rotary International Day Parade is the official kick off to this year’s Blue Water Fest. The parade will begin at Huron and Glenwood Avenue, continue south through the downtown business district, and turn east on Court
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Man ejected, killed in rollover crash near Emmett
A rollover crash yesterday evening near Emmett has claimed the life of a Brown City man. St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Foley Road in Emmett Township on reports of an overturned
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Authorities investigate Port Huron area shooting
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early yesterday morning in Port Huron Township. According to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call in the 2400 block
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Boil water advisory lifted for Port Huron
Port Huron City officials are notifying residents south of the Black River they no longer need to boil water before use. Following a water main break Friday morning near Washington and 12th Avenue, nearly the entire southern
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Industrial fire fighting efforts stretch into the night
Fire crews are battling a blaze that began around 11am inside a US Farathane warehouse near 22nd and Beard streets in Port Huron’s industrial park. Thick, black smoke from the facility could be seen this afternoon as