Port Huron will honor local veterans with a full day of appreciation on Saturday, August 15, as the Blue Water Chapter of Boat4Vets hosts its annual gathering at the James C. Acheson Marina on River Street. The event, now the largest of its kind in the country, is expected to serve more than 200 veterans with free boat rides, meals, and prizes. Volunteer captains, sponsors, and community members help create a relaxed, welcoming experience for veterans, along with their families and caregivers.

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A new student health clinic is opening in Port Huron, aiming to make care easier to access during the school day. Community First Health Centers will take over operations of the Teen Health Center on Court Street, with a full opening set for July 27th, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 4 p.m. on Thursday. The site will offer checkups, sick visits, sports physicals, vaccines, managing ongoing conditions, and more while linking families to dental, behavioral health, and other vital services . Open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m

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A water rescue at Port Sanilac’s breakwall Saturday evening is prompting firefighters to warn residents about fast-changing lake conditions. Around 7:15 p.m., emergency crews responded after a swimmer outside the harbor struggled to return to shore amid 4 to 6 foot waves and strong north winds. Bystanders helped the woman reach a ladder as crews arrived, while a nearby recovery boat stood by in case she slipped back into the water. Firefighters and civilians then pulled her to safety and handed her over to EMS for treatment.

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A crash along North Lakeshore Road in Forester Township last Thursday evening sent two people to the hospital after a failed passing attempt. Sanilac County Sheriff’s Deputies say a 70-year-old Eastpointe man driving a Dodge Ram tried to pass traffic around 6 p.m., striking a another Dodge Ram that was turning left into a private driveway while towing a camper. The turning driver, a 67-year-old Saint Clair Shores man, and his 63-year-old passenger were hospitalized, while the other driver was treated at the scene. Alcohol and drugs were not factors.

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The 69th annual Robinson Tennis Tournament returns to Sanborn Park and the Port Huron Tennis House starting July 28th, promising a fun week of competition. Free events kick things off on July 27, with a kids play day for those 10 and under. Competition runs all week in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, ending with finals and an awards ceremony on Sunday, Aug 2nd. Players enjoy complimentary clinics, T-shirts, tennis balls, on-site services like massage therapy, and a potluck barbecue. A T-shirt design contest is now open.

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Smoke drifting into Port Huron cut into crowds at Friday’s Blue Water street fair along Huron Avenue, where only a fraction of the usual vendors set up and attendance dropped from thousands to just a few hundred. An air quality alert tied to Canadian wildfires likely kept many away, though cooler temperatures in the low 80s replaced earlier heat warnings. Those who came still browsed booths, visited shops, and caught live music, while some events moved indoors. Vendors and visitors said it was slow, but still worthwhile.

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