Autism Acceptance Day
Port Huron Police are inviting families to Pine Grove Park later this month for their annual Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day. The free community event runs Saturday, April 25th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Visitors can meet local officers, firefighters, EMS, and tow truck crews in a calm, friendly setting. Kids can explore emergency vehicles, try hands-on activities, and enjoy sensory-friendly fun for all ages. The department will also share details about its Home Alert Program, which helps first responders assist residents with special needs more effectively.
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Local Police Push Safety as Distracted Driving Crackdown Begins
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and police across St. Clair County are stepping up reminders to keep your eyes on the road. Sheriff Matt King says Michigan’s hands‑free law carries steep fines, but the real danger is the weight of the vehicle you’re controlling. He urges drivers to stash their phones and set music or GPS before pulling out. With construction season kicking in, deputies will also watch work zones closely. National Work Zone Awareness Week runs April 20–24, stressing slower speeds and extra caution, especially since injuring a road worker can bring serious penalties.
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Trail Clean-Up Set
The trail clean-up is in Sarnia on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, and nuSarnia is asking volunteers to help clear litter from the Midtown Trail before the busy spring and summer season. You’ll clearing winter debris and refreshing one of the city’s key walking and biking routes. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants, closed‑toe shoes, and bring gloves and water. All supplies will be provided. The event also counts toward community service hours for local high school students. Registration details are available on the nuSarnia website.
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Hunters Raise $25,000
Local hunters and community members turned out in force last weekend for Aspire Rural Health System’s annual Hunting for Health event at Rooster Ranch. More than 95 people gathered for the two-day pheasant hunt to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer early detection. The event brought in over twenty-five thousand dollars. Those funds will help pay for free PSA screenings for uninsured men and provide five-hundred-dollar grants every six months to local patients in treatment. Organizers thanked title sponsor Ball Insurance Agency and congratulated raffle winners Cassandra Carr, Kathleen Moran, and Dr. Jessica Bennett.
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