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Alleged Hit And Run Driver Arrested

A 43-year-old Kimball Township man was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that injured a teenager in Port Huron late Thursday afternoon.  Rescue crews had been  called to 10th and Beard streets in Port Huron mid afternoon  to a two-vehicle crash and a pedestrian injury.   The 16-year-old pedestrian’s injuries were treated locally, before he was transferred to a Detroit area hospital.  One vehicle had fled the scene prior to the arrival of police, and was reportedly tracked to Kimball Township.  St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department stated police engaged in a short-lived pursuit with the 43-year-old driver, who lives in Kimball,  before he was apprehended at a dead end on Louks Road.  The driver is currently being lodged in the county jail.

Body Found In Fort Gratiot Being Investigated As A Homicide

Detectives from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday morning in Fort Gratiot Township.  According to Sheriff Tim Donnellon, deputies were first called to a possible hit and run pedestrian fatality shortly after 8:00 a.m. in the 4000 block of Keewahdin Road.  When they arrived, it was determined that the victim, 28 year old Kevin Anderson Junior of Port Huron, had not been struck by a vehicle.  Detectives were called to the location to investigate further.  Upon examining the victim, detectives determined that he had been shot.  Further investigation showed that Anderson was shot on the side of the road, then was dragged into the ditch and left for dead.  It is also believed that the shooting occurred several hours before the Anderson was found in the ditch by area homeowners.  The citizens told deputies that they had heard a noise shortly before 4:00 a.m. Sunday.  They looked out a window and saw a car parked facing eastbound on Keewahdin Road.  They then saw the vehicle do a U-turn and park facing westbound.  They told deputies that they believed the car had struck a deer or a guardrail.  The vehicle left the area and the citizens went back to bed.  Sheriff Donnellon is asking that anyone with any information regarding this homicide to contact Detective Haley Bonner at (810) 987-1728. An autopsy is scheduled for this Monday afternoon.  Fort Gratiot Fire, Tri-Hospital EMS and the Michigan State Police Crime Lab all assisted at the scene of the homicide.

Port Huron Schools To Present Fourth Annual State Of The District

Port Huron Schools will present the fourth annual State of the District address on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 9 a.m. in its new Early Childhood Center (2400 Garfield St., Port Huron). Superintendent Jamie Cain will deliver the address.  This is the fourth consecutive year the district has given a public presentation on current education issues, points of progress and challenges in an informative session for the community. The event is in partnership with the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce. It is a public event with limited priority seating given to members and affiliates of the Chamber and invited guests. This year, as in previous years, the presentation will be filmed in its entirety and posted on Port Huron Schools’ media (including social media, the Superintendent’s weekly e-newsletter, PHS-TV Comcast channel 6, etc.) and EBW.tv.  To RSVP for the State of the District, please contact PHS Director of Community Relations/Marketing Keely Baribeau at (810) 984-3101 x4021 or kbaribeau@phasd.us Chef Shell’s will be the breakfast sponsor for the 2019 State of the District.

Richmond Man Killed In One Car Crash

A 29 year old Richmond man was killed early Thursday morning in a one car crash in Casco Township.  According to Sheriff Tim Donnellon, deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an unknown crash in the 9500 block of St. Clair Highway shortly after 1:30 a.m.  When they arrived, they discovered a 29 year old Richmond man had been driving westbound, when he lost control of his 1999 Dodge Ram pickup.  The truck went off the road and struck two trees.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The incident has been turned over to the Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Unit.  At this time it is unknown what caused the crash.  Richmond Fire and Rescue and Richmond-Lenox EMS also assisted at the scene of the crash.

Lawrence Jewelers Getting Closer To An Opening Date At New Location

In 1975, Lawrence Jewelers opened their doors in downtown Port Huron.  Over the next forty-four years the folks at Lawrence’s have shared their expertise with the Blue Water community.  They made a move into the Birchwood Mall for a time, and now are moving into a brand new location on 24th Avenue in a new building in front of the strip mall that holds Harbor Freight and TJ Maxx.  Dion Schlager and business partner Jon Askew say they are excited to open the doors in the days ahead.  Jon says they have put a lot of time and thought into the new location using the “Four C’s” as their guide for creating a special shopping environment. – comfort, convenient, caring and current. Schalger says he started on the jewelers bench working in repair and diamond setting and fell in love with the art and craftsmanship of the jewelry.  He holds certificates from the Gemological Institute of America and the Diamond Counsel of America as well as a degree in business.  Schlager says he is passionate about the jewelry business and wanted to expand their store to give back to the community that has supported his family for all these years.  The new store will offer more designers and an expanded line along with a custom design center.   Askew has over 25 years experience in the jewelry business and looks forward to continuing the legacy that Larry and Nancy Schalger began all those years ago.  Askew says they still employ two of the Schlager daughters and as he and Dion both have children, he looks forward to the next generation, becoming involved and continuing the legacy.  A date has not yet been set for the opening of the new location, but Askew said he believes maybe sometime in March.

Pig With A Purpose

Rob Usakowski
Penny The Pig Cupcakes! (delicious)
Jacqui Rabine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday afternoon St. Clair County 4H Fair President Rob Usakowski announced a project that is partnering the fair with Michigan State University Extension and Mid City Nutrition.  The project is entitled “Pig With A Purpose”.   The pigs will be raised with the intention of raising money for Mid City’s soup kitchen, and raise awareness about the need for a soup kitchen in the community.  The fair board is purchasing two pigs from Thueme Hog Farm, one of which will be auctioned off at fair with money raised going directly to Mid City, according to 4 H Fair program coordinator Jacqui Rabine.  Rabine said she started with a small idea and it mushroomed into a large project involving a number of people as well as businesses.   The intention is that one pig will be auctioned, with both pigs processed and their meat donated to the soup kitchen.  Susan Bennett, Executive Director of Mid City stated more than 70,000 meals were served in 2018, and they are grateful for the involvement of 4H and hopes for their partnership to grow in the future.   Mid City Nutrtion will be opening a new building in the fall with a teaching kitchens and she would like to see 4 H members there cooking and have MSU Extension  provide storage, canning and serving knowledge to Mid City.  A mascot and spokesperson for the fundraising is “Penny” who has her own Facebook presence and will be making appearances in events leading up to the fair.  Penny (a 4 H member dressed in a pig suit) will educate the public on soup kitchens and food banks, as well as give facts about pork and bacon.  The St. Clair County 4 H and Youth Fair set a record attendance last year of just under 112,000 attendees.  The 2019 Fair will be held at Goodells County Park July 15 to the 20th.  Anyone interested in bidding on the pigs at the livestock auction can contact the fair office at (810) 364-9100.  Check out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StClairCounty4HFair/videos/456722668196235/