Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 14th time in a row. The only hospital in St. Clair County to achieve this, LHMC has been recognized every spring and fall since ’18 for its dedication to patient safety. The grade reflects efforts in preventing errors, infections, and injuries, with real-time data collection and strict safety protocols in place. LHMC’s ongoing commitment earned them the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades.

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McKenzie Health System is offering sports physicals for just $15 through August 31st,  at all family healthcare clinic locations. This service helps students in grades 6-12 meet Michigan High School Athletic Association requirements for school sports. Students who’ve had a recent wellness visit can submit their form at no extra cost. Physicals will be offered at local schools: Sandusky, CPS, and Croswell-Lexington . Visit McKenzieHealth.org to book.

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The SC4 Fieldhouse in Port Huron hosted the Michigan Wheelchair Basketball State Championship on Saturday. Three teams competed: the SC4 Skippers, University of Michigan Wolverines, and Michigan State University Spartans. These are the only collegiate wheelchair basketball teams in Michigan. The championship honored Brad Seymore, a local SC4 graduate and Port Huron resident who passed away last year after a spinal cord injury.  Admission was free, allowing fans to support these talented athletes.

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This week, several road projects will impact St. Clair County. In Berlin Township, Lathrop Road will close for one day for culvert work. Brockway Township sees lane closures on Emmett Road for ditching and a full-day closure for culvert replacement. M-19 in Brockway and Emmett will have lane closures from Wednesday to May 28th due to joint repairs. MDOT’s mill and fill project on Wildcat Road in Clyde and Grant Townships will cause intermittent lane closures. Other closures include Broadbridge Road in Cottrellville for a culvert replacement.

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A Port Huron man, Eric Chippewa, was arrested for allegedly threatening a semi-truck driver outside Walmart in Fort Gratiot. Chippewa, 37, demanded $20 from the driver in late April. When the driver refused, Chippewa reportedly threatened to shoot unless the money was given. The driver called 911, and Chippewa was quickly arrested. Although no gun was found, Chippewa faces an armed robbery charge, which carries a penalty of up to life in prison. His bond is set at $50,000, with a court hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

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