Downtown Port Huron businesses are counting on an economic boost as Art Hop returns Oct. 9th and 10th, bringing artists, makers and vendors downtown. Organizers say the event connects the community with creatives and drives shop traffic, running 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 10th. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Art Hop is set for Sept. 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 318 Grand River Avenue, benefiting local creative programs.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
A commercial truck fire shut down westbound traffic on the Blue Water Bridge for a time early Tuesday, but crews cleared the scene and reopened all lanes within hours, according to Point Edward Fire and Rescue. The truck was crossing from Canada into Port Huron around 6 a.m. when flames broke out in the cab, prompting a swift response that kept the fire contained with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Marysville’s Woodland Developmental Center will host its second annual Fash Bash on Sept. 24th, giving students with disabilities a turn on the runway. 24 student models will wear thrifted and upcycled outfits under the theme “Recycled, Upcycled, Adaptive.” Volunteers are adapting clothing for students needing extra help, and staff created “Narnia’s Closet,” an on-campus shop for students with limited mobility. A 1 p.m. show is for families, with a public performance following at 6 p.m.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron Town Hall kicked off its 72nd season with actress Jennifer Grey, who pulled back the curtain on “Dirty Dancing” secrets before a packed McMorran Place Theater crowd. Grey said crews spray-painted changing leaves green to hide the fall weather during filming, and she refused to rehearse the movie’s famous lift again until the day of shooting. Grey also discussed stepping away from dance for more than 2 decades before her 2010 “Dancing with the Stars” win.
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A driver was hurt Monday afternoon after a two-car crash sent one vehicle into the Lake Huron Medical Center Marysville Clinic, breaking 3 windows. Marysville Fire Marshal Chris Nesbitt says the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. when a driver turning left into the clinic was hit by an eastbound vehicle on Gratiot Boulevard. One driver was injured and taken to a hospital, while the other was also taken in as a precaution. Nesbitt said the damage to the clinic was cosmetic, with no structural risk to the building.
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Sarnia’s Loony Film Festival returns to the Library Theatre on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m., offering free admission to Canadian and local short films under 15 minutes. Organizer Sean Johnson says the event gives independent filmmakers without studio backing a place to be seen without submission fees, as AI cuts into creative opportunities. This year’s lineup spans horror, comedy, drama, documentary and animation, alongside a vendor room, awards ceremony and free admission for guests.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
