George James

Port Huron residents, business owners, and others are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, to discuss a proposed road diet for 24th Street, from Dove Road to Nern Street. The meeting, starting at 6 p.m. at the Eleger G. Harvey Reinvestment Center, will give the community a chance to learn about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. The road diet aims to improve traffic flow, boost pedestrian safety, and modernize infrastructure. For those unable to attend, comments can be submitted by calling or emailing the Engineering Department.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation will close M-46 east of Sandusky on Feb. 17th to replace the Black River bridge, part of a $26.4 million upgrade. Work began last year with road repairs, sewer replacements, and safety improvements in Sandusky, including M-19. This phase also includes resurfacing M-46 between Sandusky and Carsonville. The bridge project will keep M-46 closed until October, with traffic detoured via Ruth, Forester, and Maple Grove roads.

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The Lexington Arts Council secured a $5,000 grant from the Blue Water Arts Committee of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to support the ’25 Lexington Bach Festival. Celebrating its 25th year, the festival will feature three concerts from September 10th to 14th, along with recitals at local churches and schools. The funding ensures the festival’s continued success in bringing classical music to the area.

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A St. Clair County jury found 50-year-old Michael Stickler guilty of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting eviction officer Robert Silver in Clay Township. Silver was at Stickler’s home in Dec. of ’23, to assess the eviction process when Stickler shot him. Prosecutors argued Stickler acted with motive, as his home had been repossessed for unpaid taxes. The defense claimed self-defense. Silver’s gun was found holstered inside Stickler’s home. Stickler faces life in prison at sentencing on April 11th.

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Flash Steelworks is expanding in St. Clair County, investing $8.8 million and creating 55 new jobs. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and local partners helped secure a $750,000 state grant for the expansion. Flash Steelworks, known for its high-strength steel used in military and industrial applications, will install a Flash Armor Production line to fulfill new contracts. The company’s advanced technology has earned U.S. Army approval, and new hires will earn an average wage of $32.82 per hour.

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Three suspects were arrested for organized retail fraud in Fort Gratiot Township on February 2nd. The suspects fled Dunham’s store in a gold ’07 Cadillac Escalade. After a police chase, they were detained at Love’s gas station. Inside the car, they found stolen merchandise, a cutting tool, and a magnetic device used to remove store tags. All suspects, with prior fraud records, face felony charges. Vince Price, Keisha Price, and Yolanda Price were charged and arraigned.

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