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People in Port Huron will have a chance to get help all in one place next month. On May 20th, the St. Clair County Community Resource Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SC4’s Fieldhouse on Erie Street. The free event connects residents facing housing, job, food, or health challenges with local services. Organizers expect more than 750 people, with a mobile food pantry, personal care items, and on-site ID services available. Make a note if it.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is preparing to launch Boat Week with a crowd-favorite event downtown. The Rotary Club will host its annual International Day Parade on July 15, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. from Huron and Glenwood avenues. This year’s theme, “Happy Birthday U.S.A.,” honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Parade organizers say the route will be slightly shorter than past years, ending at Court Street. Community members and local groups can still register to participate or become sponsors online, with updates shared through the Port Huron Rotary’s website and social media pages.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers near Emmett and Wadhams in St. Clair County should plan for some slowdowns on I-69. Starting today, the Michigan Department of Transportation will close one lane in each direction on the highway for bridge repairs over the south branch of the Pine River. The $1.3 million project includes fixing bearings, replacing part of the pier caps, and resealing joints. Work is expected to last through October. This investment will extend the bridge’s life and support about 11 local jobs. Expect delays in both eastbound and westbound lanes during the construction period.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Students in the Port Huron area are taking aim this spring as part of Michigan’s High School Clay Target League, with local teams from Port Huron Northern, St. Clair, Algonac, Marine City, Memphis, and Yale joining more than 2,400 athletes statewide in a nine-week season. The competition runs through May 24th, and many area shooters are expected to move on to the state tournament in June, with a chance to qualify for a national championship in July. The sport gives students an affordable way to build confidence, teamwork, and shooting skills.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

United Way of St. Clair County is preparing for a major change in Port Huron, selling its longtime Military Street building and moving this summer to a smaller shared space on Lapeer Road in Port Huron Township. Leaders say the move will cut costs and improve access, with bus service and closer ties to partner agencies. At the same time, the group is shifting focus to emergency help, providing direct support for residents facing shutoffs, housing issues, and disasters as more local families struggle to make ends meet.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Residents in Sarnia-Lambton are being urged to step up and help neighbors battling cancer get to treatment. The Canadian Cancer Society says its Wheels of Hope program needs more local volunteer drivers right now. Many patients struggle to make appointments due to health, cost, or lack of transportation. Volunteers can choose flexible schedules, committing just a few weekdays each month, and mileage is reimbursed. Anyone interested can sign up online at volunteercancer.ca or email volunteer@cancer.ca to get involved.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet