George James

St. Clair County families still have a chance to enroll their four-year-olds in free preschool for the ’25-’26 school year through Michigan’s PreK for All program. Limited openings remain in the Great Start Readiness Program at sites across the county, including Capac, Memphis, and Port Huron. State-certified teachers lead classrooms that focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, giving children a strong start before kindergarten. Some locations also offer before- and after-school care and transportation. Families can apply now online to secure a spot for their child. https://bit.ly/3WzL12D

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents can find fresh, local produce at a special pop-up farmers market this Saturday at the Harvey Community Center on 24th St. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to help families cope with recent cuts to federal food assistance. SNAP and EBT users can take part in the Double Up Food Bucks program, doubling their spending on fruits and vegetables with no cap. Supplies may be limited, so early arrival is recommended for the best selection.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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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Sarnia’s IMPACT police team is keeping busy, but fewer people are taking up help this year. The team has made 124 referrals to community services, down from 214 last year, with only 57 accepted and 25 shelter placements taken. Street-level contacts remain steady, with over 1,600 encounters with people experiencing homelessness and 1,400 involving addiction. Police say homelessness hasn’t dropped but has spread across about 10 smaller, scattered encampments around the city, compared to one large site last year. The three-officer unit continues patrols even as successful outcomes dip.

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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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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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet