Port Huron’s Sherman Woods neighborhood is gearing up for its annual Red Kettle bell-ringing tradition, starting November 29, to support the local Salvation Army. Known for its festive Christmas light displays, the neighborhood has raised over $42,000 since ’16 to help provide gifts and meals for families in need. Volunteers will ring the bell Fridays and Saturdays through December, with a special Christmas Eve event. You can enjoy Salvation Army Band performances, Santa appearances, and horse-drawn carriage rides beginning at Lakeside Park.

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Residents in Port Huron are being warned about a scam involving fake emails claiming to be from the “Port Huron Revenue Department.” One resident received an email demanding over $3,000 in unpaid city taxes, followed by another falsely confirming a $250 payment. The victim had made no payments or clicked any links. Officials stress that the city’s Treasury Department never emails payment requests. Residents are urged to delete such emails, avoid clicking links, and report suspicious activity. Stay alert to protect yourself and others in the community.

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Starting November 29th at 10 AM, WGRT will embrace the holiday spirit by switching to Christmas music, playing festive tunes daily from 10 AM to 8 PM through Christmas Day. After hours, regular programming will resume, while local news remains a constant. With a focus on supporting the community, this seasonal shift aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers and offer a cheerful backdrop for local businesses like restaurants and stores. The choice of 10 AM to 8 PM aligns with peak retail hours.

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Hundreds of volunteers gathered Saturday at the Marysville Fire Department to distribute over 1,000 turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. The SOS Marysville Food Pantry, which raised funds through its “Together We Can Fight Hunger” campaign, ran out of turkeys for the first time in its history, despite having more food than ever before. More than 1,200 families came by, and those who missed out received food from the pantry’s stockpile of over 96,000 pounds of donations.

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Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) in St. Clair County has earned an “A” grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, making it the only hospital in the area to achieve this recognition. This marks the 13th consecutive “A” rating for LHMC, which has maintained high safety standards since ’18. The grade reflects the hospital’s focus on preventing medical errors, infections, and injuries. CEO Jose Kottoor emphasized the hospital’s commitment to patient safety, with staff continuously working to provide top care.

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Port Huron residents can drop off shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a nationwide effort to bring joy to children in need worldwide this Christmas. Filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, the gifts will reach kids across the globe through Samaritan’s Purse. The collection runs until Nov. 25th, with a goal to reach 12 million children this year. For more details, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ

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