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New Applebee’s-IHOP Combo Restaurant Opens

A new all-in-one dining spot is opening in Port Huron this week. Applebee’s and IHOP will debut a shared location today on Pine Grove Avenue with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. The opening also includes a donation to Port Huron High School’s track and field team. The first 100 customers at 10 a.m. will get free pancake deals for a year. The restaurant will serve breakfast through dinner daily, with hours starting at 6 a.m.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Dealership Truck Theft

Sanilac County deputies are asking for help after a pickup truck was stolen from a local dealership. Investigators say the theft happened around 9:45 pm on April 19th at Tubbs Brothers. Suspects arrived together in a white Chrysler Pacifica, then drove off in a black 2018 Dodge Ram. Both vehicles were last seen heading west on West Sanilac Road. Anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 810-648-8360.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Resource Fair Offers One-Stop Help

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

International Day Parade

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

Clay Target League

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 Plans Port Huron Move

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