George James

This summer, Knox Field in Port Huron will host the Southside Pop-up Market, organized by the Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Bloomfield confirmed the market will run from June 17th to August 26, every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Residents can enjoy local goods, meet neighbors, and support artisans. Created in ’23, the authority focuses on improving Port Huron’s southern communities. The pop-up fosters community spirit and revitalization

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The Port Huron Police Department launched its annual Citizens Police Academy with its largest-ever class—37 eager to learn about law enforcement. Over the coming weeks, participants will explore police work through patrol operations, hands-on equipment sessions, and department tours, including special units like K9 and Major Crimes. They’ll ride along with officers, learn about mental health efforts, and engage with Volunteers in Police Service. The program aims to foster transparency and trust between the police and the public. Graduation is set for May.

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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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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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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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