George James

About 10,000 people attended this year’s Art on the River festival in downtown Port Huron last weekend. The event featured local artists, live music including headliner Bobby Murray, and family activities along the St. Clair River. Organizers from Citizens for a Vibrant Community praised strong turnout and great vendor feedback. New this year, the festival partnered with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for donations. City departments and local businesses helped with setup, making the event run smoothly.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office warns local residents about a new scam targeting drivers. Scammers are pretending to be from the “Michigan DMV,” but Michigan doesn’t have a DMV—driver services are handled by the Secretary of State. These scammers call or text, claiming urgent issues with your license or registration, asking for personal information or payment. If you get one of these calls, hang up immediately and contact the Secretary of State’s Office to verify. Stay alert to protect your personal information.

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The Legacy Paper Group is reopening Paper Machine #8 at its Port Huron plant, restoring 30,000 tons of specialty paper production annually after a four-year pause. This move responds to growing local and regional demand for lightweight, eco-friendly food packaging materials used by restaurants and medical suppliers. The plant, with roots dating back to 1888, will create new jobs and boost Port Huron’s economy. Officials say this restart keeps Port Huron a key player in the paper industry.

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Veronica Campbell, executive director of Port Huron Museums since ’18, will resign this July. She led major renovations of local landmarks like Fort Gratiot Hospital and the Pilot House, adding digital exhibits and improving visitor experiences. Campbell also secured a trolley to connect museum sites. She is leaving to become executive director of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon. The Port Huron Museums board will soon name an interim director and start searching for a permanent replacement to oversee multiple historic sites in the city.

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A Carsonville woman suffered minor injuries after crashing her Jeep late Saturday night in Elmer Township. Around 11:20 p.m., her SUV ran a stop sign at Shepherd and Marlette roads, hit a sign, landed in a ditch, and finally stopped 200 yards into a field. Sanilac deputies and Marlette emergency crews responded. She was treated at the scene and taken to Marlette Regional Hospital. Authorities say alcohol and drugs were not involved. The name of the driver is not being released at this time.

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David Walter Talisman II, 37 from Minden City, was convicted on seven felony charges including first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking. The charges stem from two incidents in July 2024. First, Talisman broke into a home in Austin Township, assaulted the homeowner, and confronted his ex-girlfriend, who had a protective order against him. After fleeing, he confronted her again in Bad Axe, leading to his arrest. Further investigation revealed he unlawfully accessed computer systems and interfered with electronic communications.

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