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Get ready to lace up for holiday fun at the Run Run Rudolph 5K Run & Walk, happening Saturday December 28th! This festive event is the perfect way to stay active and celebrate the season. Early registration is just $35, but hurry—prices jump to $40 after tomorrow. Don’t miss out on this cheerful community tradition, where participants of all ages can walk, jog, or dash like Rudolph himself. Sign up now and make this race a part of your holiday magic!

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Marysville residents can look forward to a new Planet Fitness opening in late December at 2323 Gratiot Blvd. The 15,550-square-foot gym will include modern equipment, locker rooms, and showers. To celebrate, Planet Fitness is offering memberships starting at $1 down, with plans like the $14.99/month Classic Card and $19.99/month Black Card, which includes perks like nationwide access and massage chairs. Known for its “judgment-free zone,” the chain aims to attract casual gymgoers.

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The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has been a cornerstone in preserving Port Huron’s rich history, supporting the Port Huron Museums for 35 years. Through two key endowment funds—the John R. Dolan Fund and the Walter K. Brooks Memorial Fund—the Foundation has contributed nearly $3 million, covering 20% of the museum’s annual budget. These funds sustain daily operations, exhibits, staff, and historic sites like the Carnegie Center, Huron Lightship, and Fort Gratiot Lighthouse.

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The Lapeer Community Theatre will bring the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street to life at the PIX Theatre on Dec. 6-7th at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, available at Gallery 194, by phone, or online, are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors, students, veterans, and active military. Based on the 1947 film, the story follows Doris Walker and her daughter Susan, whose views on Christmas are transformed when they meet Kris Kringle, who may just be the real Santa. The show promises a festive evening for all.

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Robert Kessler, a former Landmark Academy bus driver, was sentenced to one to four years in prison for sending sexual texts to teenage girls. St. Clair County Judge Daniel Damman condemned Kessler for betraying students’ and parents’ trust. Kessler pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession of child sexually abusive material. Despite his remorse and therapy, the court emphasized the severity of his actions. Prosecutor Megan Leyva-Kelley highlighted the breach of trust, and Damman stressed Kessler’s danger to teenage girls.

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Two Michigan duck hunters were rescued from Wild Fowl Bay recently after waves swamped their boat two miles offshore. According to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old from Fenton and a 31-year-old from Kalamazoo called for help around 10 a.m. after strong winds sank their 14-foot boat, leaving it floating but submerged. Local firefighters used a private airboat to reach the men before official rescue teams arrived. The rescue operation lasted about 90 minutes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet