A new study shows St. Clair County Community College is delivering a bigger payoff for the local economy. The report finds SC4 generated nearly $150 million in economic impact in the past fiscal year, up about nine percent from four years ago. That growth comes from campus operations, construction, and spending by students and graduates. The college also draws visitors through events and athletics, boosting nearby businesses. Officials say graduates earn about $8,800 more each year than high school graduates.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A long-vacant building in Port Huron is getting a new life as part of a state-backed redevelopment push. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the historic Fead Building on Poplar Street will be transformed into a mixed-use space with 26 apartments and a ground-floor business. Planned rents are expected to range from about one thousand to two thousand dollars, depending on unit size and income limits. The project is supported by the state’s Revitalization and Placemaking program, which helps fund community upgrades and bring new housing and business opportunities to local neighborhoods.

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A Croswell man is recovering after a late-night rollover crash in Sanilac County sent his car into a water-filled ravine. Deputies say the 41-year-old was driving east on Marlette Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when his vehicle veered off the road, broke through a guardrail, crossed a culvert, and ended up submerged. Despite injuries, he managed to escape and walk to a nearby home for help. He was taken to McLaren Port Huron for treatment. The crash remains under investigation, and his name has not been released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is gearing up for a unique Boat Week event focused on local students with special needs. The Set Sail for Autism and More race is set for July 12th, giving kids in special education programs a chance to experience sailing firsthand. The race begins at 10 a.m; with prime viewing at Lakeside Beach, and boats are expected to finish near Lighthouse Beach around noon. Hosted by the Port Huron Yacht Club, the event also raises money to support special education programs, helping expand resources and opportunities for students and their families.

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A St. Clair County judge sentenced a 39-year-old woman to six to 10 years in prison after finding she abused two foster children over several years. Prosecutors said the children were kept in cages, isolated, and punished in degrading ways, including forced cold showers and other acts meant to humiliate them. The judge called the treatment “inhumane” and rejected the woman’s claims she sought help. The charges were reduced in a plea deal, but the court still imposed multiple concurrent sentences. The defendant received credit for time already served.

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Port Huron area families have a full slate of summer activities as nearby Port Sanilac opens rare public tours of its historic lighthouse while also hosting a community field day. Starting now, Friday afternoon lighthouse tours run noon to 4 p.m. through August, offering tower climbs and Lake Huron views for $10, with proceeds supporting local preservation. Select Saturdays add festival access. Meanwhile, Family Fun Field Day features games, crafts, emergency vehicles, and local groups, ending with an outdoor showing of “Jumanji” at dusk.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet