George James

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 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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A tough start to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race over the weekend. 85 of the 193 boats dropped out after strong winds and equipment failures battered crews on Lake Huron. Race officials say all sailors have been accounted for and are safe, with nearby harbors stepping in to take in damaged vessels. Conditions improved to 10 to 12 knot winds and roughly four-foot waves, allowing the remaining boats to continue racing, with some reaching Mackinac Island on Sunday.

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Emergency crews in Sarnia rescued a person trapped inside a garbage truck early Sunday morning after they were accidentally dumped from a bin where they had been sleeping. Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. and used a ladder to reach the truck’s hopper, where the person had fallen and complained of lower back pain. Crews stabilized and carefully removed the individual through the rear of the truck. Paramedics transported the patient to Bluewater Health for evaluation. Police are reminding residents to report concerns about homelessness.

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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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet