Port Huron will host a Patsy Cline tribute concert on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, at 7 p.m. at McMorran Place, on McMorran Blvd. Judy Harrison and her band ReBooted will headline the show, performing “Remembering Patsy Cline.” The event benefits the United Way of St. Clair County’s ’25 campaign, funding more than 20 local programs. Tickets are available at the United Way office on Military Street or online at uwstclair.org. AFL-CIO’s Richard Cummings and Mark Bessette are sponsoring the concert.

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Over 900 St. Clair County high school students got a firsthand look at local manufacturing during the 10th annual Manufacturing Day tours last month. Over eight days, students from 10 schools visited 14 county companies, exploring high-tech careers in robotics, engineering, production, and more. Coordinated by St. Clair County RESA’s Blue Water College Access Network, the tours aimed to boost college and career readiness while showing students the diverse paths into manufacturing. Local businesses showcased hands-on demonstrations and modern processes, inspiring the next generation of workers.

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Two St. Clair County Community College soccer players are earning statewide recognition. Sophomore Tara Malone and freshman Amalia Moelgaard were both named to the All-MCCAA Second Team. Malone, a steady force in midfield, guided the young Skippers with leadership and grit. Moelgaard made an instant impact in her first season, showing speed and skill on both offense and defense. Their achievements highlight the growing strength of SC4’s women’s soccer program, which continues to make its mark in only its early years.

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Amanda Maison, of St. Clair County, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the ’18 death of her 3-year-old son, Matthew Maison. She admitted witnessing her ex-boyfriend abuse Matthew and helping hide it, though she denied causing his death. The plea ends a seven-year investigation, giving Matthew’s grandparents a sense of closure. Amanda may face life in prison and will testify against Maurice Houle, who is charged with felony murder. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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St. Clair County families still have a chance to enroll their four-year-olds in free preschool for the ’25-’26 school year through Michigan’s PreK for All program. Limited openings remain in the Great Start Readiness Program at sites across the county, including Capac, Memphis, and Port Huron. State-certified teachers lead classrooms that focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, giving children a strong start before kindergarten. Some locations also offer before- and after-school care and transportation. Families can apply now online to secure a spot for their child. https://bit.ly/3WzL12D

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A Port Huron woman accused of killing a man outside a local gas station will have to wait until December for her next court hearing. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Oile is charged with open murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Reginald Franklin of Detroit. Police say Oile followed Franklin to the gas station, confronted him, and shot him multiple times. Her new defense attorney, John Freeman, requested a delay to review the case details. The judge agreed, setting the next hearing for December 2. Oile remains jailed without bond.

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