George James

Registration is now open for St. Clair County’s annual Summer Camps, offering hands-on experiences for students entering grades 2-10. Running June 16-18 and June 23-25 at the St. Clair TEC in Marysville, campers can choose from a variety of fun programs like robotics, art, creative writing, and construction. Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. The cost is $25 per session, with scholarships available. Registration closes May 19th.

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In Sanilac County, the Community Mental Health team donated $1,304 dollars to the “Shop with a Hero” program, helping local kids shop with first responders for the holidays. On April 8th, Deb Messing handed the check to Sheriff Paul Rich. The funds came from the staff’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser, where employees pay $3 dollars to dress casually every other Friday. This year’s donation continues a proud tradition, with past contributions supporting local groups like Thumbs Up for Kids, the Humane Society, and Veterans’ Affairs.

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In St. Clair County, high school students can now join a new Teen Advisory Group to champion mental health. This group, launched by the local Community Mental Health organization, will meet monthly to create awareness campaigns and reduce stigma. Open to students living or studying in the county, applications are due by May 30 at scccmh.org/TAG, with meetings starting in August. Transportation and food are provided, empowering teens to lead change in their communities.

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The Port Huron Police Department recently hosted a hands-on Citizens’ Police Academy, focusing on traffic stops and drunk driving enforcement. Officers Cook, Baker, Matich, and Genilla led the session, explaining how they handle these situations. Attendees participated in mock traffic stops and field sobriety tests, using impairment goggles to experience the challenges officers face. The event gave the public a closer look at law enforcement tactics and provided valuable, interactive learning opportunities for all involved.

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Sanilac County joined the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 26, collecting over 190 pounds of unused or expired medications. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office led with 64 pounds, followed by Marlette PD with 47.2 pounds, and Croswell PD with 30.8 pounds. Other local departments, including Lexington, Brown City, and Deckerville, also participated. These departments offer year-round drop-off boxes for safe disposal of medications during business hours.

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As summer approaches, Huron County Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski is warning about the dangers of heatstroke in vehicles, a leading cause of preventable child deaths. On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1, Rutkowski is joining efforts with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock” campaign. Since ’98, over 1,000 children have died from vehicular heatstroke, with 39 deaths last year alone. Rutkowski stresses, “This is 100% preventable.”

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