St. Clair County murder suspect Maurice Houle appeared in court Monday, for motions including a request to move his trial out of the county. Judge Cynthia Lane said she won’t decide on a change of venue until jurors are questioned about whether they can be fair, citing the case’s public attention. Houle and co-defendant Amanda Maison face felony homicide charges in the death of Maison’s son, Matthew. A new hearing is set for Nov. 7th, while Maison’s motions are scheduled for Friday.

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Port Huron City Council approved buying 200 trees Monday as part of a citywide reforestation plan, spending $80,000 for plantings through next spring. The city also launched a new program letting residents request trees for their own property, boosting community involvement. The move aims to raise canopy coverage from the current 25% toward a regional goal of 40%. A proposal to create a resident-led task force to guide canopy planning failed without discussion, highlighting ongoing council tensions over process and communication.

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Port Huron Police are investigating a shooting that left one man hospitalized Monday afternoon. Officers responded to the Marathon gas station on Military Street just after 4 p.m., where they found a man shot several times. He was rushed to Lake Huron Medical Center for treatment. Police say a suspect was taken into custody at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The shooting remains under investigation as officers work to determine what led up to the gunfire.

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The Algonac Lions Club is stepping up children’s eye care with its own Plusoptix vision camera, ending years of borrowing equipment from other districts. The camera provides free, fast screenings for kids from 6 months to 18 years old, spotting vision issues early when they’re easiest to correct. Club member Suezette Stone led fundraising efforts, raising $5,500 to buy the device, and volunteers are trained to operate it. The Lions plan to expand the program with a mobile trailer, bringing eye screenings to schools, events, and neighborhoods across St. Clair County.

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Port Huron residents may see cloudy water over the next few weeks as the city began flushing fire hydrants and water mains. Crews will work weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., covering the area from the Black River to the southern city limits. The process, which includes winterizing hydrants, should wrap up in about four weeks. The city advises running taps for 10–15 minutes if water appears cloudy and avoiding laundry during flushing hours. Questions can be directed to the Utilities Department.

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The Blue Water area is gearing up for “Community Pay It Forward Day” on Wednesday, November 19th. Residents are encouraged to spread kindness through simple acts like buying coffee for a stranger, volunteering, or writing a thank-you note. Organized by the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center, the event aims to spark gratitude and connection across the region. Director Patrick Patterson says it’s about caring, not cost, and hopes the effort kicks off a season of giving throughout the area.

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