George James

Port Huron Civic Theatre is bringing the Russian stage to life this weekend with its musical “Anastasia.” Local actors rehearsed on stage for the first time Sunday, perfecting songs, lines, and dance moves ahead of the show. The musical, inspired by the ’97 animated film, follows young Anya as she navigates post-revolution Russia with two conmen who hope to claim a reward by passing her off as the lost daughter of the czar. Performances run Friday thru Sunday at McMorran Place, with tickets from $22 to $29.

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Port Huron and St. Clair communities are honoring local veterans this weekend with Wreaths Across America. On Saturday wreaths will be placed at St. Clair Allied Veterans Cemetery at noon, Hillside Cemetery in St. Clair also at noon, and Woodland Cemetery in Port Huron Township at 1 p.m. Volunteers and families are invited to help lay wreaths and say the names of fallen heroes aloud, showing gratitude for their service and teaching the value of freedom to the next generation. Everyone is welcome to join in this meaningful tribute.

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Port Huron officials are cracking down on delays in the $2.9 million Lapeer Avenue road project. City Manager James Freed announced last Friday that Boddy Construction, the contractor, has fallen far behind schedule, pushing completion from October into spring. Freed called the progress “deeply disappointing” and cited poor management and oversight. The city is now pursuing $1,005 in daily penalties, totaling over $84,000 so far. Freed also said Port Huron will avoid hiring Boddy Construction for future projects.

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Port Huron City Council has approved new rules on public comment after weeks of debate. Starting January 12th, anyone who wants to speak must sign up before the meeting, and comments will be split between city residents and business owners, and those who live outside the city. The 4–3 vote came despite more than an hour of pushback from speakers who called the plan divisive. Supporters say it keeps meetings organized, while opponents say it shuts out taxpayers who work or volunteer here. The new process begins next month.

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The St. Clair County Community College men’s basketball team split a weekend at home, edging Lakeland Community College 78-77 on Friday before dropping a 74-60 decision to Cuyahoga Community College on Saturday. SC4 built a big halftime lead Friday but had to hold off a furious second-half comeback. On Saturday, the Skippers stayed close early but fell behind in the second half. SC4 is now 5-5 and returns home December 17th to face Edison State at 4 p.m.

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Port Huron Northern High School is celebrating another NCAA Division I commitment. On Friday, senior tight end Lincoln Watkins officially signed with the University of Kentucky during a ceremony at Northern High. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound standout caught 45 passes for 713 yards and five touchdowns this season, while also rushing for 134 yards and eight touchdowns. Defensively, he added 45 tackles, two interceptions, and a blocked punt. He says he’s ready for the next challenge in college football.

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