The 30th annual Dream Home Lottery is nearing its final deadline of Wednesday, offering a chance to win a $1.5 million custom-built home or $1 million in cash, while supporting cancer care at Bluewater Health and the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital. Proceeds benefit the redevelopment of Bluewater Health’s cancer clinic and the CEEH emergency department, ensuring better care for local patients. This year’s lottery offers daily cash prizes, trips to destinations like Cancun and Fiji, and a growing 50/50 jackpot. Tickets are available online and by phone.

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Port Huron Police declared an “all clear” after a possible gunshot report led to a lockdown at Cleveland Elementary School Thursday afternoon. At around 1 p.m., police responded to the noise, triggering safety measures as officers checked the school and nearby area. It was later confirmed that the sound came from equipment at a nearby work site, not gunfire. Authorities thanked the school staff, students, and parents for their cooperation and praised the community for staying alert and reporting the incident.

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A recent fire destroyed an East China Township apartment complex, leaving residents with nothing. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has set up the SCC Strong Fund to support them. Every dollar donated will go directly to helping these residents recover, without any fees taken by the Foundation. The fund will provide aid through all stages of disaster response, from immediate relief to long-term rebuilding, ensuring the community’s resilience. Donations will help both the affected individuals and the broader St. Clair County recovery efforts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet