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A 79-year-old Clifford woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash last week in Marlette Township. It happened on Marlette Road near Watson Road. Deputies say a 47-year-old man from Caro was driving a Dodge Ram with a trailer and turned left into a private driveway, pulling in front of an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox. The woman driving the Equinox was treated by Marlette EMS and taken to Marlette Hospital. Officials say names haven’t been released as the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Southside Summer Pop‑Up Market is making a comeback in Port Huron for its second season. The weekly outdoor market opens June 16th and runs through August 25, each Tuesday afternoon at Knox Field. This year’s move to the 24th Street side of the park aims to catch more foot traffic and drivers passing by. The market highlights local vendors, artists, and farmers while boosting neighborhood pride. Organizers say vendor spots are still open, with updates on the Port Huron Southside Market social page.

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One in four Lambton County households can’t afford enough to eat, a number that’s nearly doubled in just two years. Public health says it’s not about access to food—it’s about income and rent. A basic family grocery bill now tops eleven hundred dollars a month, while a “bachelor” apartment listed as affordable at nine‑seventy‑five costs more than a person on Ontario Works earns. That means policies defining what’s affordable may actually leave the poorest residents behind. In Sarnia and across Lambton, food insecurity is fast becoming a test of how well systems are really working.

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St. Clair County RESA Superintendent Brenda Tenniswood says a recent encounter reminded her of education’s lasting impact. A teacher shared that years ago, as a nervous kindergartener at Belle River Elementary, reading in Tenniswood’s office helped her feel safe—and now she’s a teacher herself. Tenniswood says those small childhood moments reflect RESA’s mission to build confidence and curiosity early on. Through preschool programs, playgroups, and local partnerships like the Imagination Library, RESA helps families nurture learning from birth. This month, the county celebrates young children and the educators shaping their futures.

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The Port Huron woman accused of killing a man at a local gas station won’t face trial this month after all. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Oile’s April 15 trial is on hold while she undergoes a court‑ordered mental health evaluation. Prosecutors say Oile shot and killed 30‑year‑old Reginald Franklin last October during an argument at a Military Street gas station. Security video showed Oile pulling a gun on Franklin twice, firing several shots, and then shooting him in the head. She’s charged with open murder and remains held without bond in the St. Clair County Jail.

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Port Huron Police are inviting families to Pine Grove Park later this month for their annual Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day. The free community event runs Saturday, April 25th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Visitors can meet local officers, firefighters, EMS, and tow truck crews in a calm, friendly setting. Kids can explore emergency vehicles, try hands-on activities, and enjoy sensory-friendly fun for all ages. The department will also share details about its Home Alert Program, which helps first responders assist residents with special needs more effectively.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet