Shipshewana On The Road – Two Days

Looking for something fun to do? St. Clair County Administrator Karry Hepting says “How about a day of shopping for the most unique trinkets and treasures under the sun?” For the past two decades Shipshewana On The Road Gift, Food and Craft Show has brought the most interesting, most innovative, most creative and just plain awesome products to their customers. You’ll find thousands of unique items that you may not find anywhere else!   Start your Christmas shopping – maybe even finish your shopping, all under one roof at the Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker Street in Port Huron on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission cost is $5 and twelve and under are free.  

Police Investigate Apparent Murder Suicide

The Port Huron Police Department is investigating the death of two people inside a home in the 2800 block of Stone Street.  According to police Captain Marci Kuehn, on Saturday, November 10 at 12:59 p.m. a family friend had been called to the resident’s house on Stone Street in Port Huron.  The family friend arrived and found the resident, a 53 year old female, deceased inside the home lying next to her 79 year old mother, believed to be a Burtchville Township resident. Port Huron Police were immediately called to investigate.  Preliminary investigation shows evidence that a handgun was used in what appears to be a murder suicide.  The Port Huron Police Criminal Investigative Division and members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.  They were assisted at the scene by Tri-Hospital EMS

Traffic Stop Leads To Biggest Meth Bust In DTF History

A traffic stop has led to the largest methamphetamine bust in St. Clair County Drug Task Force history.  According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, a road patrol deputy executed the stop on I-69 near Kinney Road on November 2nd at about 1:30 p.m.  While talking with the driver of the vehicle, the deputy became suspicious about possible narcotics activity and requested the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit to respond.  The K-9 alerted to narcotics being in the vehicle.  Members of the Drug Task Force were called to assist.  During a search of the vehicle, the DTF located and seized $125,000 worth of meth, along with a quantity of marijuana and $1200 in cash.  The suspect, a 38 year old man from Port Huron was arrested at the scene.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver marijuana.

Town Hall – Says “Cheers” At Monday’s Talk

John Ratzenberger is this month’s special speaker at Port Huron Town Hall, beginning at 10:30 a.m.,  this morning, Monday, November 12, at McMorran Theatre.  Ratzenberger has been successful in films and theatre for over three decades. He portrayed Cliff on the long running series Cheers and is the only actor to voice a character in every PIXAR film.  John, an outspoken advocate for American manufacturing and trades, works with legislators to bring back trades training and apprenticeship programs for students and returning veterans. One of his latest endeavors includes developing and founding companies such as ECOPACK, the shredded accordion paper used for packing and TheGiftBox.com, a subscription box online store which benefits 3 charities.    Town Hall continues in December with Caroline Goulding, virtuoso violinist, followed in February by author and journalist Denise Kiernan and rounding up the season in March with Mike Emrick.

No-Shave November To Benefit Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids Of Michigan, Inc.

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides wigs and support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge throughout the state of Michigan.  Local police departments are participating in “No-shave November, through the Pigs 4 Wigs campaign.  Now through December 1, officers will make a donation and can raise additional funds to avoid shaving for th month.  Money raised will help provide wigs to children in need.  According to Maggie Varney, Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan says Police departments in Brighton, Huron-Clinton Metro-parks, Lathrup Village, Milford, Orchard Lake, Saline, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Village of Oxford and Wolverine Lake will be participating.  To join them in making a difference, donate securely online at www.wigs4kids.or org on the “Pigs 4 Wigs” page.

 

 

Thank You To Our Veterans!

On this special day, we give thanks to all the men and women who have served to protect our nation.