St. Clair County Community College is looking to expand its downtown Port Huron footprint with a plan to buy both Sperry’s Moviehouse and CityFlatsHotel. The college’s board will vote today on whether to approve the $5.45 million deal, which includes nearby vacant lots. College officials say the hotel could serve as additional student housing, while future plans for the theater remain unclear. The move follows SC4’s recent partnership with CityFlats to house 27 students this fall. The board meets at the SC4 Welcome Center.

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YNCU is bringing back its Thanksgiving Food Drive for the third year, now bigger than ever through a new partnership with Comtech Fire Credit Union. Sixteen collection events will run across Ontario in the week before Thanksgiving, supporting local food banks and charities. Branches will team up with grocery stores to gather essential groceries for families struggling with food insecurity. YNCU says the campaign aims to make sure more people in communities across the province can enjoy a holiday meal.

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Port Huron’s A Beautiful Me and its retail arm, The Closet, opened a new 4,500 sq. ft. location at 220 Huron Avenue. The combined office and store space supports the nonprofit’s mission of boosting confidence, leadership, and self-esteem in girls across Southeast Michigan. You’re invited this afternoon at 3:45 for a gathering and a 4 o’clock ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce. Local sponsors helped outfit the space with a kitchenette, plumbing, new appliances, WiFi upgrades, and more, making the move possible.

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St. Clair County authorities are warning residents about a rising scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals. Scammers pose as law enforcement, claiming a loved one can be released on tether if immediate payment is made through apps like PayPal, Zelle, or ApplePay. Sheriff’s officials stress that no local agency will ever request money this way. Families who get suspicious calls should contact the Sheriff’s Office directly to verify before sending any funds. This alert comes after several reports in recent days across St. Clair County.

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Bluewater Health has added advanced technology to improve breast cancer care for local patients. The hospital now offers Savi Scout ,which helps surgeons locate hard-to-find tumors with precision, while CADstream software enhances MRI analysis for more accurate diagnoses. These upgrades support better surgical results, faster recovery, and coordinated care from screening through treatment. The hospital emphasizes that early detection remains vital, with free mammograms available for ages 40–74 through the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

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Lexington welcomed Fred Golda as its new fire chief on last Friday. Golda, a retired Sterling Heights firefighter, spent nearly 20 years in service and earned multiple awards before retiring in ’08. He takes over after former Chief Keefe Radtke resigned in September amid disputes with village leadership. Assistant Chief James Johnson had led the department in the interim. Village officials say Golda will help strengthen teamwork and guide the fire department forward. Congrats to him.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet