On June 27th, Lexington locals can enjoy a free evening of award-winning country music at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park, just steps from downtown. Devin Scillian & Arizona Son, a Detroit Music Award-winning band, will perform their lively mix of country, bluegrass, and southern rock starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas, as the show happens rain or shine. Grab refreshments on-site or from nearby Lexington vendors.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
In Clay Township, a new park called North Channel County Park is taking shape at 2431 Pointe Tremble Road. The St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission is building it to give locals better access to the St. Clair River, with a beach, trails, and more. Construction started after years of planning and grants, with the first phase adding a parking lot, trailhead, and pavilion. More features like a kayak launch and playground will come later, boosting outdoor fun for everyone in the area.
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The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority in Port Huron is bringing the community together with its new Summer Pop-Up Market, held every Tuesday at Knox Field. This free, family-friendly event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer, offering locals a chance to enjoy a vibrant mix of homemade crafts, fresh baked goods, farm produce, and unique items from area vendors. A highlight of the season will be a special pop-up market on July 15th, where young entrepreneurs from the Blue Water Area will showcase their talents and sell their own creations.
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On Friday, June 27 at 5 PM, the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac hosts “More Than Just a Tower: Lighthouse Technology.” Historian Andrew Kercher will explore Michigan’s 129 lighthouses and how their technology evolved from simple mirrors to solar-powered, automated systems. The event starts with live music by local band Ourselves. Tickets are $10 or $5 for museum members. This presentation highlights the rich maritime history that keeps Great Lakes waters safe.
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Two men were arrested after Macomb County deputies raided two Area 51 Hookah and Tobacco shops in Mount Clemens and Clinton Township. The bust turned up 600 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms, 10 pounds of marijuana, $22,756 in cash, and five firearms. Deputies also searched a connected home in Eastpointe, seizing a Chevy Silverado and Jeep Wagoneer. The 33-year-old and 44-year-old suspects are jailed in Macomb County and were arraigned on Wednesday.
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Jasmine Bryce, raised on a rural property near Jeddo, is bringing fresh, pasture-raised poultry to the local market. After leaving her office job, she started JB’s Pastured Produce, where chickens are raised outdoors on non-GMO feed and rotated daily on family land. Bryce hand-cares for the birds from hatchlings to processing, partnering with Wilcox Poultry in Brown City for humane slaughter. She faces typical new-farmer challenges but is excited to debut her poultry at the Port Huron Farmers Market, aiming to grow her business full-time next year.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet