The Port Huron Police Department continues investigation into an early morning stabbing Wednesday, that sent one man to the hospital.   Authorities with the Police Department say they were called to the 1000 block of Chestnut Street near 10th around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on reports of a disturbance.   Reports say that a bystander spoke with police, stating that  several men were fighting outside.  When Port Huron Police Department arrived, they found a 30 year old man lying in the street with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment where he is reported to be in stable condition.  Officials say there are no suspects currently in custody and investigations continue.

Parents who have outstanding civil warrants on child support in St. Clair County are invited to take advantage of the Amnesty that will be granted on child support warrants issued in St. Clair County.   According to authorities, throughout the month of June during normal business hours payments of $500 can be made Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.   This is a chance for the mothers and fathers who pay child support to make a new start. Parents can discuss their case, set up a payment plan, learn about other programs and see if their case is eligible
for a child support review.  Payments are to be made in person or by phone at St. Clair County, Friend of Court, 201 McMorran Blvd., Room 1600, Port Huron.  During the month of June, Friend of the Court staff will work with parents who voluntarily participate in this program to help them better manage their obligations.  Any questions on this amnesty program may be directed to 810-985-2285.

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In a special meeting held Tuesday evening, the East China Board of Education decided unanimously to close Eddy Elementary at the end of the year.   An $800,000 budget deficit was the basis for the decision according to reports.  Discussion had been held in the past concerning closing the school, but the district had made the decision to keep the building open.  Following the rejection by voters of a $148.6 million bond proposal and consolidation plan this month, the district, when looking at cost-saving measures at a board meeting on May 20, looked again at closing the school.   Officials say the district has been seeing declining enrollment in recent years and  projections show this  likely to continue. In 2001, the district had just over 5,700 students; that number dropped to just under 4,100 in 2019 and is expected to continue to drop about nine percent between 2019 and 2023.

As of May 28, 2019 the City of Port Huron tornado and emergency siren network is operational at four of five fixed sites. The City of Port Huron is working with a third party vendor to effect
repairs at the 1500 block of Riverview Street site. At this time, adequate audible coverage exists
within the City Limits.  The City of Port Huron encourages residents to utilize the WINS notification network as their primary source for emergency information. Free enrollment can be found here: https://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/emerg_mngmt/wins.aspx

• Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. A refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if the door is kept closed. A full freezer will hold its temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if half-full).
• Place meat and poultry to one side of the freezer or on a tray to prevent cross contamination from thawing juices.
• Use dry or block ice to keep the refrigerator as cold as possible during an extended power outage. Fifty pounds of dry ice should keep a fully-stocked 18-cubic-feet freezer cold for two days.
• Food safety after a flood:
• Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water—this would include raw fruits and vegetables, cartons of milk or eggs.

• Discard any food that is not in a waterproof container if there is any chance that it has come into contact with flood water. Food containers that are not waterproof include those packaged in plastic wrap or cardboard, or those with screw‐caps, snap lids, pull tops and crimped caps. Flood waters can enter into any of these containers and contaminate the food inside. Also, discard cardboard juice/milk/baby formula boxes and home-canned foods if they have come in contact with flood water, because they cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
• Inspect canned foods and discard any food in damaged cans. Can damage is shown by swelling, leakage, punctures, holes, fractures, extensive deep rusting or crushing/denting severe enough to prevent normal stacking or opening with a manual, wheel‐type can opener.

• Check the temperature inside of your refrigerator and freezer. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or leftovers) that has been above 40°F for two hours or more.
• Check each item separately. Throw out any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture or feels warm to the touch.
• Check frozen food for ice crystals. The food in your freezer that partially or completely thawed may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is 40°F or below.
• Never taste a food to decide if it’s safe.
• When in doubt, throw it out.

State Rep. Gary Eisen voted to approve a bipartisan plan to deliver significant car insurance rate relief for drivers across Michigan.  The House overwhelmingly voted to approve legislation guaranteeing lower rates by giving drivers more choice on personal injury protection coverage, stopping price gouging on medical services for car accident victims, and combating fraudulent claims to help lower costs. The plan should soon head to the governor for her expected signature. “Michigan drivers have had enough of paying into a broken and expensive system that is overdue for changes,” said Eisen, of St. Clair Township. “I am committed to fixing this rigged system and helping Michigan drivers with rate relief.”  The bipartisan solution is designed to end Michigan’s long tenure as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.  Michigan’s costs are high largely because it’s the only state mandating unlimited lifetime health care coverage through car insurance. The bipartisan reform plan allows those currently using the coverage to keep it, and those who want it in the future to continue buying it – while providing more affordable options.  Senate Bill 1 now advances to the Senate for further consideration.