U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations at the Blue Water Bridge seize nearly 600 grams of Fentanyl during special operations. In the month of January, CBP Officers identified eight separate shipments via Canadian mail trucks that did not match the manifested contents of the packages and selected them for an enforcement examination at the Centralized Examination Station in Marysville, MI. Upon inspection, the packages each contained a white rock like substance which were detained and tested locally and sent for further examination. Lab testing results came back confirming that each package contained fentanyl and meso-erythritol (sugar alcohol). “Our officer’s commitment to serve and protect is constant and this is just one of the ways we are doing our part to stem the opioid crisis impacting our nation” said Port Director Michael Fox. The total weight of the eight shipments was 572.34 grams with an estimated street value of $15,000.00 which when further processed and distributed could have impacted thousands of U.S. citizens with deadly results.

The St. Clair County 4-H Council Auction is on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Community Building at Goodells County Park, live auction starts at 10 am.  It’s a fun and friendly place to bring a few friends and get into the spirit of 4-H by bidding on some great items that have been donated.   4-H provides fun, educational opportunities that become the foundation for a lifetime of success.  Program areas ranging from science and technology to clothing and textiles, and so much more are available to our youth.  You have an opportunity to support the St. Clair County 4-H Program by attending this annual auction.  For donations or questions, please contact the MSU Extension office at (810) 989-6935 and ask for Lori Warchuck.

Kate’s Downtown owner Kate Voss is opening a second café spot in the Maritime Center at Vantage Point in March and plans to give patrons a new choice of items on her menu.  According to Kate’s Downtown Facebook page, her favorite place has always been their cottage, and the boathouse on that property – so it only follows that she would like  to offer food and drink overlooking the water,  — she plans to call the new location The Boathouse by Kate’s.  The plan is to offer pastries, coffee, kids sandwiches and nautical-themed drinks.  Kate says she hopes to be open for business Monday, March 11.   Voss has signed a one-year lease at the Maritime Center and hopes to be there for years to come, however, the Maritime Center is listed for sale, and a sale of the property could change a lease agreement that exceeded one year.  Voss’ plan is to have the Boathouse open between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Port Huron Town Hall welcomed author, journalist and producer Denise Kiernan at Monday’s lecture.  Kiernan wrote two instant New York Times best sellers, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City. Over a 20 year writing career, she co-authored several history books and other publications.  She spent the bulk of the talk discussing her research on the Vanderbilt Home in North Carolina.  Prior to the program, Town Hall President, Sarah Touma announced the line up for 2019-20- Opening the season in October with Captain Mark Kelly, NASA space mission commander – in November Steve Hartman from the CBS Evening News weekly feature segmet “On The Road”…in December Three Men and a Tenor will entertain and in February 2020, Elizabeth Smart, one of the most followed child abduction cases will tell her personal story. In March The Capital Steps will return to the McMorran Stage.  Tickets for next season are currently for sale.

Port Huron Town Hall will welcome author, journalist and producer Denise Kiernan at today’s lecture.  Kiernan wrote two instant New York Times best sellers, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City. Over a 20 year writing career, she co-authored several history books and other publications.  Her work in television includes serving as head writer for the Emmy award-winning first season of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”. Additionally, she has produced for media outlets including ESPN and MSNBC. Throughout her career, Ms. Kiernan has been a featured guest on many radio and television shows.  Next month completes the season with Mike Emerick well-known hockey sports announcer.  Next year’s line up will be announced prior to this morning’s program.

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.