George James

Advia Credit Union has officially merged with NorthSide Community Bank, expanding its services in northeastern Illinois as of Tuesday. This partnership enhances Advia’s reach, now serving nearly 190,000 members across 32 branches in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With seven branches in Illinois, including locations in Gurnee and Mundelein, Advia aims to offer innovative financial products while maintaining a strong community focus. Jeff Fielder, Advia’s CEO, emphasized their commitment to providing exceptional service and banking solutions, making this merger a promising opportunity for local residents.

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The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is set to welcome Natacha Hayden as its new Program Officer for Community Impact starting in January. Currently the Director of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, Hayden is known for her strong connections with local businesses and event planning experience. Her hiring coincides with the Foundation’s upcoming three-year strategic plan, which aims to enhance community initiatives. The Foundation, Michigan’s largest grantmaking organization in the Thumb Region, aims to further its impact with her expertise.

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A tragic moped accident occurred early Monday morning in Port Huron, claiming the life of a 27-year-old local man. At around 6:36 a.m., he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 10th Avenue and McPherson Street. Emergency responders quickly arrived, and the victim was rushed to McLaren Port Huron Hospital before being transferred to McLaren Macomb due to the severity of his injuries. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries later that day.

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The Department of Public Works closed the 10th Street Bridge for repairs through Friday, between 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Crews are repairing sidewalks and steel grating, while also upgrading the traffic signal at 10th and Glenwood Avenues to LED lights. The overnight work minimizes traffic disruption, though the bridge is fully closed and detours are in place. All repairs will be completed by 6 a.m. on Friday. The Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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A 25-year-old man from Port Huron, Ethan Jacob Morgan, was arrested by Michigan State Police after being accused of accessing child pornography online. Police obtained a search warrant for Morgan’s digital devices, leading to charges against him for eight felonies. These include serious offenses related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, with potential prison sentences totaling up to 15 years for the most severe charge. Morgan is currently being held in St. Clair County jail on a $50,000 bond, with a court hearing set for October 8th.

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A new historical marker will commemorate the Port Huron Statement, a key 1960s protest document. Jim Soto, chair of the committee, announced that the Department of Natural Resources approved the marker for Lakeport State Park, where the document was signed. The Students for a Democratic Society drafted the manifesto in 1962 at a UAW camp, now Lakeport State Park. The marker will be installed next summer.

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