A Harper Woods man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase ended in a crash near Port Huron. Deputies responded to Menards in Port Huron Township on March 29th after reports of a theft. The suspect, 49-year-old Ontario McDowell, fled in a Dodge Ram, leading police on a chase down Lapeer Road. Deputies stopped pursuing due to speed, but McDowell crashed at the Allen Road roundabout and ran into the woods. A K9 unit tracked him down. He was hospitalized, then jailed.

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Friends of the St. Clair River will honor local environmental champions at the annual River Bash on April 10th in Port Huron. This year’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize St. Clair County RESA for its leadership in environmental education, the Blue Water Convention and Visitors Bureau for promoting the region’s natural beauty, and artist Jason Stier for using art to teach at-risk youth about nature. The event, held at the Port Huron Yacht Club, features live music, a silent auction, and a rare chance to see baby sturgeon before their June release. Tickets are $50 at scriver.org until April 7.

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Blue Water Community Action is rallying support for local students through The Big Give on May 14th. Donations will fund BWCA’s annual Backpack Giveaway, providing 1,000 fully stocked backpacks to children in need across St. Clair County. To boost impact, BWCA urges early donations before May 12th, allowing them to pool funds for a larger contribution and a bigger share of bonus funds. Supporters can donate online, by mail, or through The Big Give. Every dollar helps local kids start the school year prepared.

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A 33-year-old man from Deckerville was arrested last week after a traffic stop in Marlette Township. The Sanilac County Drug Task Force stopped the vehicle on Van Dyke Road, and their K-9 unit alerted them to narcotics inside. A search revealed over 12 grams of methamphetamine. The man faces drug charges and will be arraigned soon. The Drug Task Force encourages the public to report any drug activity through their tip line at (800)-544-DRUG or through the Submit a Tip feature on the Sheriff’s Office webpage or the Sheriff’s App

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Lambton County families have two exciting options for Professional Activity (PA) Day fun on Friday, April 4. The Oil Museum of Canada in Oil Springs is hosting “Blown Away: The Power of Wind” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring hands-on activities like building pinwheels and testing wind-powered robots. Meanwhile, Lambton Heritage Museum will showcase live hawks and owls during “Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students, and children.

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Michigan lawmakers took steps to address rising prescription drug costs by proposing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). The board would set upper payment limits on medications to make life-saving prescriptions more affordable. On Monday, Sen. Kevin Hertel and Rep. Denise Mentzer hosted a public town hall with health experts to discuss the issue. They explained how the PDAB could help Michiganders access essential medications without financial strain. The event was open to the public.

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