A recent investigation by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force led to the arrest of Samuel Serra, 55, in Clay Township for drug trafficking. Serra was found with over 85 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of cocaine, 18 grams of fentanyl, and other drug-related items at a storage unit. He faces multiple felony charges, including trafficking in meth, cocaine, and fentanyl, as well as maintaining a drug house. Serra is currently being held at the St. Clair County Detention Center with a $30,000 bond.

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A 78-year-old Clay Township man was found dead in a canal near Anchor Bay Drive on Monday evening, after going missing earlier that day. His family reported him missing around 4:30 p.m., and a search led by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s dive team revealed signs he had entered the water, including a broken dock board. The man’s body was recovered by 9:15 p.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the drowning, which has deeply impacted the community.

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St. Clair County Community College, or SC4, in Port Huron will host the inaugural Thumbcoast Tip-Off Basketball Tournament today through Saturday, featuring 12 exciting women’s junior college basketball games. Top-ranked teams like No. 3 Mesa Community College and No. 21 SC4 will compete, alongside other nationally ranked schools. Fans can catch the games, with the championship set for Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per day, or $25 for the weekend. Special guest, Hall of Famer Juliene Brazinski Simpson, will also be on hand for ceremonies.

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Crumbl is opening its newest store in the Port Huron area on Friday morning. Located at 4071 24th Ave, the shop will serve up its famous cookies from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the grand opening. You can meet the owners and enjoy a special promotion: a free chocolate chip cookie with the code MIPORTHURON on the app, available until December 17th. After the opening, Crumbl will operate from 8 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 8 to 11 p.m. on weekends. Delivery options include the Crumbl app, DoorDash, and UberEats.

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Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron is hiring new staff as it expands with a new unit to meet rising community healthcare demands. The unit, located on the fourth floor, will add 10 inpatient beds and serve patients needing extended stays. CEO Jose Kottoor stated the addition reflects the hospital’s commitment to addressing the community’s health needs. The expansion includes emergency room, urology, general surgery, and primary care services, and involves hiring more nurses and other healthcare professionals.

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McLaren Port Huron and its Foundation are welcoming the holiday season with the 36th Annual Festival of Trees. This year, they debut the Festival of Trees Gala, a black-tie event on Dec. 6 at the Blue Water Convention Center. Starting Nov. 29th, businesses will display 22 lit trees downtown, with more in the hospital lobby. Proceeds will fund a 3D CT imaging unit for the hospital. Events include a Tree Hop on Dec. 7th and raffle drawings on Dec. 10th and 20th.

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