The 105th Rotary International Day Parade in Port Huron will honor Nancy Winzer as Grand Marshal. Winzer recently retired after 30 years serving the city, including as Director of Parks and Recreation and Deputy City Manager. She is celebrated for improving local parks with accessible playgrounds and kayak launches. The parade will begin downtown at the corner of Huron and Glenwood on Wednesday, July 9th, at 6:30 p.m. This event officially kicks off Boat Week and leads into the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race, drawing crowds and celebrating the city’s waterfront heritage.

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Port Huron Museums will host its signature summer fundraiser, “Sails at Sunrise,” aboard the historic Huron Lightship on July 12th. Set against the backdrop of the Bayview to Mackinac Boat Race, guests will enjoy front-row views as sailboats head north from the mouth of the St. Clair River. The morning includes a catered breakfast buffet, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and live music — all served dockside on the deck of a National Historic Landmark. With only 35 tickets available, the event offers an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience.

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A Port Huron burger joint tucked inside a party store has just claimed Detroit’s top burger title. Zip Sauce Burger wowed judges at Eastern Market’s annual Burger Battle, beating out 10 competitors. Their signature burger, grilled with onions and slathered in a famous metro Detroit steak sauce, brought home the $1,000 prize and trophy. Nearly 2,000 people packed the event to taste and vote. Zip Sauce Burger, launched by Bloomfield Hills’ Michael Esshaki, blends local roots with bold flavor—and now plans to expand beyond Port Huron.

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Port Sanilac welcomes world-class guitarist Mert Sela for a candlelight concert Friday, July 11th, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Sela, a St. Clair resident, blends Turkish classical and flamenco styles in a powerful, emotional performance. For just $10, guests can enjoy this magical evening surrounded by historic buildings lit by candlelight. Proceeds support the museum’s mission to preserve local history and bring cultural experiences to the Thumb. This intimate event promises music, meaning, and a touch of summer magic.

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McKenzie Health System is expanding access to care in Sandusky by extending hours at its After-Hours Clinic and adding Family Nurse Practitioner Trisha Ameel to the team. Starting June 30, the clinic on Delaware Street will open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Ameel, a lifelong Sanilac County resident, brings nearly 20 years of nursing experience and joins current provider Abigail Knox in delivering urgent care services close to home.

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A Tuscola County man is behind bars after a Michigan State Police investigation led to 30 felony charges tied to child exploitation. Authorities say 24-year-old James Arthur Goudie was arrested Thursday after investigators seized digital evidence showing he was sharing abusive material online. Charges include aggravated possession and distribution of child sexually abusive content, along with using a computer to commit the crimes. Goudie was arraigned with bond set at $200,000. He’s due back in court tomorrow for a preliminary hearing.

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