Local News

In honor of Earth Day, Monday, the Friends of the St. Clair River held an International celebration. Under the shadow of the Blue Water Bridge, Canadians met in Point Edward and stateside, Americas met at the International Flag Plaza in Port Huron. With the celebration of Earth Day by billions across the world, the two groups decided to make a human-chain that promotes creating awareness among people about the vulnerability and status of the Earth’s water resources. The family-friendly event lasted 22-minutes and had a brief discussion about Earth Day and water. A friendly wave was shared by both groups from both sides of the bridge to show that the communities are united with passion and concern for the St. Clair River and its watersheds.

Gas prices in Michigan have been similar to the weather the last few weeks: quite unstable. AAA reports that “today’s national average is $2.84, which is a penny more than last Monday, but 23 cents more expensive than last month.” Locally in St. Clair and Sanilac County, gas prices are averaging $2.85 for a gallon of unleaded fuel, but some areas throughout the region are seeing prices as high as $2.99 per gallon. We have said it before and we’ll say it again. Gas prices are like the weather, bound to change, so it just may be a good time to fuel up before another big spike.

Thursday, May 2, 2019 will be recognized as the National Day of Prayer this year as established by the United States Congress. The National Day of Prayer was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and it was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion as all Americans are encouraged to gather publicly to worship. Locally, Operation Transformation will be hosting a service called “Love One Another” on May 2nd, beginning at noon in the McMorran Auditorium. For more details on the event and the National Day of Prayer visit Operation Transformation on Facebook.

Beginning this week, there may be some changes in your drive as the St. Clair County Road Commission will start on and continue working on projects throughout the area. In Casco Township there will be intermittent lane closures on County Line Road between Gratiot and Springborn for crack sealing. Meanwhile in Grant Township, the Fisher Road Bridge over the Black River is closed for bridge replacement and is estimated to reopen May 8. In Port Huron Township there will be road closures due to the construction of a new water main and roadway work this week. For more on road work throughout the county and updates, you can visit the St. Clair County Road Commission’s Facebook page.

In honor of Earth Day April 22, the St. Clair County Smoke-Free Community Team is raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco. Cigarette butts are the most discarded product on Earth, making up more than one-third of all litter collected. Cigarette waste releases toxic chemicals, such as arsenic and lead, into the environment and is harmful to children and animals when consumed. Members of the Smoke Free Community Team will be at the 17th Annual Earth Fair to educate on the environmental impacts of tobacco use and provide resources for quitting. Earth Fair will be held on Friday, April 26 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Goodells County Park. For more on the Earth Day Fair you can visit EarthDayFair.com.