George James

Port Huron seniors have a free summer outing to look forward to next month at Pine Grove Park. A community picnic for residents age 60 and older is set for July 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 11, with a free lunch served from 11:30 to 12:30 by the Council on Aging serving St. Clair County. Live music from Ian Smith and Company is also planned. If weather interferes, updates will be shared locally, with a rain date scheduled for July 21.

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The St. Clair Rotary Club is helping fund a new public restroom at Palmer Park along the St. Clair River, aiming to improve a busy local gathering spot for residents and visitors. The project, backed by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and private donors, supports ongoing riverfront upgrades in the city. Rotary leaders say the effort continues a long tradition of meeting basic community needs, with plans to work closely with city officials to bring the new facility to life.

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A Fort Gratiot man is headed to trial after prosecutors say he carried out a violent crime spree across Macomb County. Fifty-three-year-old Thomas Tackett faces 13 charges, including carjacking and multiple home invasions, after incidents in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores last October. Authorities say he broke into several occupied homes, stabbed a man with a fork, damaged a golf course, and led deputies on a high-speed chase on I-94 before being arrested. Tackett remains jailed without bond and is set for arraignment June 29th.

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Sarnia city leaders are weighing a new revenue boost tied to sports betting at Gateway Casinos on London Line. At a meeting today, council will vote on a proposal to secure a direct four percent share of all sports betting profits generated at the site, including sportsbook operations and betting kiosks. The change builds on an existing agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and could bring in new funds for local projects. If approved, city officials will finalize and sign the updated deal.

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Port Huron residents can celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a free block party July 12th at the Carnegie Museum on Sixth Street. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and includes free museum admission, live Americana music from the Male Schubert Choir, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Families can see a live bald eagle, blacksmith demos, and hands-on crafts for a small fee. Local groups, yard games, and food vendors will also be part of the afternoon celebration.

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