FedEx is shutting down its Port Huron Township Ship Center on September 28th. The company didn’t specify the reasons, but employees will be offered transfers to nearby locations. Residents in Port Huron and surrounding areas will now have their packages handled by FedEx’s Flint office, about 70 miles away. Despite the closure, shipping services remain available through FedEx drop boxes in the city, including one at Kerr Albert Office Supply on Military Street. A full list of local FedEx drop-off points can be found on the company’s website.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lambton County is set to extend its freeze on new grants for community groups into next year due to budget challenges. This freeze, which began in ’21, will remain in place if a recent county council motion is approved next month. Local organizations, such as hospitals and Lambton College, previously had the chance to apply for county funding and present their cases before the budget discussions. However, with a projected $550,000 deficit and growing debt, the county is focused on cost containment. Despite this, Lambton will continue funding existing grants in ’25.

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A jury in St. Clair County has cleared Justin Simon of causing a Port Huron teacher’s death in a drunk driving crash but found him guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, leading to serious injury. Simon admitted to causing the October accident, which left Ashley Nisbett hospitalized. His lawyer argued the hospital played a role in her death, but the prosecution said Simon was responsible since the crash put her there. Simon will be sentenced on Nov. 26, facing up to five years in prison.

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Kevin Totty Sr. was honored by a large crowd at his funeral in Kimball Township on Wednesday. The Grace Memorial Life Celebration Center overflowed with people, with guests filling every seat and standing room, even spilling outside. An overflow room was set up but quickly filled as well. Totty, 64, passed away after battling cancer and was remembered for his extensive volunteer work in the Blue Water Area. From delivering meals to mentoring at-risk youth, his impact was felt by many during difficult times.

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Donald Rivard, a 44-year-old from Sarnia, is set to begin a four-year prison sentence for fentanyl trafficking. He was one of nine arrested last fall during police raids in Lambton and Middlesex counties. Rivard expressed frustration in court, stating his co-accused had their charges dropped after he pleaded guilty. Rivard was arrested with fentanyl, meth, and $400 in cash. He claims the drugs were for personal use, not for sale. His girlfriend, Carly Timms, had her charges dismissed. Despite his plea deal, Rivard faces additional charges in Newmarket.

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