George James

Volunteers in Michigan are gearing up for Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week from November 17th to the 24th. Local drop-off sites will welcome shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children facing poverty, war, and disease. Since ’93, the program has delivered over 232 million boxes worldwide. Families and groups can pack a box, donate $10 online to track its journey, and help share hope and the message of Jesus with kids around the globe. Drop-off locations and hours are searchable online by city or ZIP code.

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Port Huron is set to get greener thanks to new grant funding from the Michigan DNR, DTE Energy Foundation, and ReLeaf Michigan. The city, along with the Port Huron Housing Commission and St. Clair County, will share part of $100,000 to plant trees in public spaces next year. The effort aims to boost the local tree canopy, improve air quality, and strengthen neighborhoods through sustainable landscaping. Statewide, about 750 trees will be planted across 25 Michigan communities as part of the ongoing Urban and Community Forestry program.

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Port Huron made history Saturday by defeating longtime rival Marysville 24-14 in the first-ever postseason matchup between the schools. The Red Hawks jumped to a 17-0 lead behind senior QB Joey Gilbert’s three rushing touchdowns and a big 38-yard pass to Dirvante Reid. Marysville fought back with two touchdowns from Cole and Ty Busen, but a late interception by Port Huron’s Deekyn Baldwin sealed the win. The victory gives Port Huron a 7-3 record and their first playoff win since ’20, advancing them to face Warren De La Salle Collegiate on Friday night.

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State regulators have shut down a prominent St. Clair County car dealership after finding repeated violations involving the sale of vehicles. The Michigan Department of State has suspended the license of LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St. Clair on King Road in China Township, citing what it calls imminent harm to the public.

According to the state, investigators discovered more than two dozen cases in which the dealership sold used vehicles as new. Some vehicles reportedly had thousands of miles on them including one with around six thousand miles. The department says this happened even after the dealership had already been warned, fined, placed on probation, and given training on the rules.

As a result, the dealership is barred from doing business while the suspension is in place. State officials say the action protects consumers who believed they were buying new vehicles.

Consumers with concerns are encouraged to contact the state complaint line at 844-372-8356.

We have contacted LaFontaine for comment. So far, they have not responded.

A fatal crash occurred Thursday night in Sanilac Township, claiming the life of a 71-year-old Deckerville man. Deputies say his Dodge Dakota pickup veered off North Lakeshore Road near Weber Drive around 9:20 p.m., rolled several times, and came to rest in a yard. Emergency crews from Port Sanilac Fire and Sanilac EMS responded, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the accident.

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With federal food aid halted by the government shutdown, Port Huron stepped up to make sure no family went hungry. The city partnered with local donors, nonprofits, and the YMCA to distribute five truckloads of food Monday morning at the YMCA on Third Street. Each load fed up to 500 families. Mid-City Nutrition also served 5,000 free hot meals to help seniors, children, and families in need. City leaders said it was a true community effort to care for neighbors during tough times.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet