Soap, toothpaste and laundry detergent can strain household budgets in St. Clair County. In Port Huron, Blue Water Community Action’s Community Cares Cabinet helps families get those everyday essentials. The program needs donations of new, unopened hygiene and cleaning supplies, including shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper and menstrual products. Residents can drop off items at 3404 Lapeer Road in Port Huron, donate money through GiveButter, or order from the agency’s Amazon wish list to have supplies shipped directly to the office.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

An Almont senior’s position change is helping keep the Raiders unbeaten. Miguel Luciano moved from backup running back to starting guard, opening holes for teammates instead of carrying the ball. Almont is 8-0, ranked number 2 in Division 6, and has repeated as Blue Water Athletic Conference champion. With school touchdown leader Brody Corneau powering the running game, the Raiders are chasing a perfect regular season and another playoff run after last year’s heartbreaking 3-overtime semifinal loss to Jackson Lumen Christi.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron families can enjoy a free evening outdoors as hundreds of lanterns light the wooded trails at 16th Street Park. The Luminary Hike runs today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2600 16th Street. Friends of the St. Clair River is partnering on the event, giving visitors a chance to see the park’s fall scenery after sunset. Admission is free for residents and visitors alike. All ages are welcome, but children must attend with an adult.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Macomb County and West Michigan voters could help shape the governor’s race over whether Michigan should pause new data centers. A Marketing Resource Group poll finds 52% of voters in each region would be more likely to back a candidate supporting a statewide pause. Statewide, 53% support a moratorium, while 22% oppose it. Support for a pause crosses party lines, including 62% of Democrats, 49% of Republicans and 44% of independents, putting the issue before candidates heading into November’s election.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet