George James

Port Huron’s annual Boat Week will start with the Rotary International Day Parade at on July 9th. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” encourages creativity and art, inspired by the national library summer reading program. The parade will begin at Huron and Glenwood avenues and end at Court Street, making it a bit shorter than previous years. McLaren Port Huron is the main sponsor. Parade participants and sponsors can register at paradeday.net. This event kicks off the countdown to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race on July 12th.

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A man charged with killing Port Huron resident Vincent Buckles was arraigned Monday after being brought back from Georgia. Dazman Robert Drake, 23, faces six felony charges, including murder and arson. The incident occurred on January 28 at Buckles’ home. Drake was arrested in Georgia by U.S. Marshals. His co-defendant, 36-year-old Sayon Florence, allegedly set up the confrontation but didn’t intend for it to turn fatal. Drake was denied bond and will appear in court next Tuesday. Both could face life in prison if convicted.

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A new report ranks Michigan 34th in the U.S. for older workers. With nearly 27% of seniors still working and only 14% doing so remotely, Michigan lags behind other states. Local seniors earn a median income of $52,764, below the national average. Rising healthcare and housing costs are forcing more Michiganders to delay retirement. The study, by Seniorly, used federal data to compare income, job flexibility, and workplace age bias. Washington and New Hampshire topped the list for senior-friendly work environments.

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Overnight traffic in Port Huron will take a temporary detour as city crews clean the Tenth Street Bridge. Power washing began Tuesday, shutting down the drawbridge to vehicles from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Crews scheduled the work overnight to limit disruptions, ensuring a fresh start for the bridge without major traffic delays. The annual cleaning wraps up by Friday, restoring full access just in time for the Easter weekend.

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With warmer weather approaching, many will flock to Lake Huron. However, the lake’s rip currents and high waves can be dangerous, even for experienced swimmers. Sanilac County’s Don King witnessed this firsthand during a last year’s rescue at Port Sanilac’s break wall, where multiple people struggled in the strong currents. King has since pushed for legislation to require life jackets on piers. While the state urges beachgoers to learn how to escape currents and stay safe, no action has been taken on the proposal yet.

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Sarnia’s housing crisis hit another roadblock as city council voted 5–4 to delay a 56-unit affordable housing project on Exmouth Street. Despite strong support from provincial policies and local plans, the project now heads to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Proposed by the Inn of the Good Shepherd, it would offer rents as low as $800–$1,000. Critics cited parking and building size, but advocates argue it fits the neighborhood and meets urgent housing needs. Over 900 people remain on Sarnia’s waitlist. Mediation on the appeal is set for this summer.

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