George James

Jackson Kohler, the standout guard from Yale, earned a spot on the annual Michigan Sports Writers All-State Division 2 First Team after leading the Bulldogs to a 22-4 record, a BWAC title, and a district championship. Kohler set school records for points, steals, and 3-pointers, averaging 21.5 points per game. He wasn’t alone, as fellow Blue Water Area players Alex Jamison from Port Huron Northern and Braylon Frantz from St. Clair were also recognized for their achievements, with Jamison earning Second Team honors and Frantz landing an Honorable Mention.

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The Closet by A Beautiful Me in Port Huron is holding its second annual dress sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 235 Huron Ave. Dresses will be priced between $5 and $10, offering up to 90% off, just in time for prom season. Proceeds will benefit A Beautiful Me, a local nonprofit focused on building self-esteem in girls from grades 3 to 12. The sale will feature hundreds of dresses not typically available at the store, with every dollar supporting the organization’s mission.

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The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has officially closed its Disaster Response Fund’s efforts for the January 26 apartment fire in East China Township. After raising over $23,500 and spending nearly $24,700 on victim aid, they ensured every donated dollar directly supported affected residents. Created last year, the fund prepares for disasters like this, allowing immediate fiancial aid. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the fire, though its cause remains unknown.

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Indwell, a charity dedicated to providing affordable housing with support for mental health and addiction, is bringing its program to Sarnia-Lambton. After years of local struggles with homelessness and housing insecurity, Indwell offers a solution with its supportive housing model. The charity has already helped over 1,290 people across Ontario. An open house on April 15th at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward will showcase the program and its impact. The event will feature a documentary, discussions, and opportunities to get involved.

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A former Macomb County morgue worker has won a legal battle after a federal judge upheld their complaint related to an incident at the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office in Mount Clemens. In May of ’20, a birthday cake featuring male ‘parts’ was brought into the office, sparking the worker’s original grievance. The judge ruled in favor of the worker, though further details of the ruling remain unclear. The case highlights workplace conduct issues, with the cake incident being the central trigger for the complaint.

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A crash in Casco Township on Saturday, just before 10:30 PM, left a 17-year-old female from Richmond critically injured. She was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Division Rd when she failed to yield at Gratiot Ave, colliding with a southbound Ford F150. The impact trapped her in the vehicle, and she was rushed to McLaren Macomb hospital. The 32-year-old driver of the Ford and her passengers, a 39-year-old man and 2-year-old girl, were unharmed. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed were found.

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