George James

A Hamtramck man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Port Huron earlier this year. Mansoor Obaid, 23, received six to 15 years
Monday. He must also register as a sex offender and wear a GPS tracker for life. Obaid admitted to multiple counts of sexual assault as part of a plea deal, while four more serious charges were dropped. The assault happened after Obaid drove the girl from a teen gathering to a parking lot. He apologized in court, claiming he thought she was older.

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The St. Clair County Health Department has finished a major upgrade to the Teen Health Clinic at Port Huron High School. Funded by a $250,000 state grant, the renovations bring modern medical equipment, new cabinetry and sinks, and fresh flooring and furniture to create a teen-friendly space. The project ensures students have a safe, comfortable spot for care. The clinic serves youth ages 10–21, with parent consent required for those under 18. A public open house is set for December 15th from 1–6 p.m. on the high school campus.

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Port Huron families can catch a free Santa Shuttle this evening, thanks to Blue Water Area Transit and the Blue Water Area YMCA. Trolleys depart at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. from the McMorran Transfer Center to the YMCA, where kids can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies from M’z Sweets and Frozen Treats, and a visit with Santa. Afterward, the trolley returns, giving riders a festive tour of local Christmas lights. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling 810-987-7373, option 2.

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The SC4 Community Choir is back and inviting Port Huron residents to join. Open to SC4 students, local high schoolers, and adults, the choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Building, room 60. Choir leaders say the group is a fun, supportive space where people of all skill levels can connect, create, and enjoy making music together. No auditions are needed—just show up and join in.

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A high-speed chase across Tuscola and Bay counties ended with a Fairgrove woman in custody. It began in Caro when police tried to stop a white GMC Acadia for an equipment violation, but the driver fled, reaching speeds over 100 mph. Troopers deployed spike strips in Reese, but the vehicle kept going through Saginaw and Bay counties, hitting a bridge gate in Bay City. The chase ended safely on Saginaw Street in Reese, and the 41-year-old driver now faces charges of fleeing and reckless driving.

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