George James

A deadly domestic dispute shook Port Huron late last Wednesday night. Police say they responded to a home on 10th Avenue just after 11 and found a 23-year-old man shot in the stomach. Officers gave CPR until EMS rushed him to the hospital, where he later died. A 40-year-old woman was arrested and taken to the St. Clair County Jail. An 11-year-old child inside the home was not hurt. Detectives and the Michigan State Police Crime Lab are investigating. Anyone with info is urged to call Port Huron Police.

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St. Clair County is searching for a new District 5 commissioner after Robert Fielitz resigned on August 29. District 5 includes the City of St. Clair and the townships of East China, Kimball, and St. Clair. Residents interested in the role must submit a letter or resume to the County Clerk in Port Huron or by email to citizens@stclaircounty.org
by noon on Friday, September 12th. A special meeting will review applications that day, with candidate interviews expected September 16 and 17th.

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Port Huron Police have donated a patrol cruiser to kick off a new public safety program at the St. Clair County Technical Education Center. Starting this fall at Woodrow Wilson Elementary near the city’s Central Fire Station, the program will give high school juniors and seniors hands-on experience in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency response, and dispatch. The cruiser will serve as a “classroom on wheels,” teaching students vehicle inspection, communication systems, and law enforcement technology as they prepare for future public safety careers.

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St. Clair County students will soon get extra support for college and career planning with Erin Schweihofer named Supervisor of Career and College Programs at SCCRESA. Schweihofer, a former Marysville High teacher and principal with 17 years of experience, will connect local schools, colleges, and employers to guide students toward post-graduation goals. She’ll oversee the Blue Water College Access Network, lead programs, and host events to make college and career pathways clearer. Schweihofer says her focus is helping students plan effectively for life after high school.

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Port Huron–Sarnia border officers seized nearly 770 pounds of cocaine last month from two trucks trying to cross the Blue Water Bridge. The first seizure uncovered 331 pounds in six boxes, valued at $18.8 million. The second truck yielded 439 pounds, worth $24.9 million. Both drivers, from the Toronto area, were arrested by the RCMP and charged with importing and trafficking cocaine. Authorities say this is part of a larger effort, with more than 3,350 pounds seized from U.S.-bound trucks so far this year.

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