Local News from the Blue Water News Network
Severe weather awareness and tornado drill to take place this week
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. The goal is to encourage residents to prepare before severe weather strikes this spring and summer. Steps you can take include understanding severe weather warnings, preparing an emergency
Sanilac County Sheriff promotes deputy
The Sanilac County Sheriff’s office has promoted a long time deputy to the position of Lieutenant. According to Sheriff Garry Biniecki, Sergeant Nathan Smith has been promoted to the position of Uniform Services Lieutenant. Smith is a
Drug task force makes major meth bust
$56,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine was seized by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force in a bust last week. According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, authorities attempted to make a traffic stop Wednesday night
Gas prices jump by double digits
Gas prices in Michigan are up 12 cents compared to a week ago, that according to AAA of Michigan. The auto club says Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.71 per gallon for regular
St. Clair, Harrington developer announces plan for Marysville site
The developer of the St. Clair Inn and Hotel Harrington is announcing another venture in the Blue Water Area. Jeff Katofsky, during the St. Clair County State of the County address Friday, announced his intent to purchase
Three possible mumps cases reported in St. Clair County
State and county health officials are announcing the discovery of three probable mumps cases in the local area, including two adults who recently traveled abroad and a student at Fort Gratiot Middle School. The St. Clair County
Former St. Clair school building to be subject of forum
The developer of the St. Clair Inn and Hotel Harrington will be holding a forum this evening about his plans to renovate the former St. Clair Middle School and turn the property into employee housing. Jeff Katofsky,
PHFD called to early morning garage fire
The Port Huron Fire Department is investigating a garage fire that occurred early this morning. According to Captain Chris Shattuck of the Port Huron Fire Department, crews were called to the 1400 block of 13th street late
Blue Water River Walk recipient of grants
St. Clair County is the recipient of a $375,000 dollar grant for new features at the Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron. Mark Brochu, St. Clair County’s Park and Recreations Director says the grant is coming
Two fires break out Sunday night in Port Huron
It was a busy night Sunday for members of the Port Huron Fire Department with two structure fires being reported within the course of an hour Sunday night. Battalion Chief Dale Minard, speaking to WPHM this morning,
Port Huron man arrested on drug charges
One is in custody following an investigation into the sale of heroin and cocaine in the Port Huron area. According to the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, members investigating drug sales made a traffic stop Tuesday
Gas prices reach new 2019 high
Michigan gas prices are up about 7-cents according to the latest gas price survey from AAA. The auto club says prices reached a new 2019 high price of $2.62 last Wednesday before falling to a current average
