SC4 Hosts Michigan Wheelchair Basketball State Championship

The SC4 Fieldhouse in Port Huron hosted the Michigan Wheelchair Basketball State Championship on Saturday. Three teams competed: the SC4 Skippers, University of Michigan Wolverines, and Michigan State University Spartans. These are the only collegiate wheelchair basketball teams in Michigan. The championship honored Brad Seymore, a local SC4 graduate and Port Huron resident who passed away last year after a spinal cord injury.  Admission was free, allowing fans to support these talented athletes.

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McKenzie Health Offering Sports Physicals

McKenzie Health System is offering sports physicals for just $15 through August 31st,  at all family healthcare clinic locations. This service helps students in grades 6-12 meet Michigan High School Athletic Association requirements for school sports. Students who’ve had a recent wellness visit can submit their form at no extra cost. Physicals will be offered at local schools: Sandusky, CPS, and Croswell-Lexington . Visit McKenzieHealth.org to book.

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Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery of Truck Driver

A Port Huron man, Eric Chippewa, was arrested for allegedly threatening a semi-truck driver outside Walmart in Fort Gratiot. Chippewa, 37, demanded $20 from the driver in late April. When the driver refused, Chippewa reportedly threatened to shoot unless the money was given. The driver called 911, and Chippewa was quickly arrested. Although no gun was found, Chippewa faces an armed robbery charge, which carries a penalty of up to life in prison. His bond is set at $50,000, with a court hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

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Marysville Car Show

The Blue Water Region Antique Auto Club and Wills Sainte Claire Automobile Museum will host the “Marysville Car Show” at Marysville Park on June 8th. The event celebrates local automotive history, focusing on the Wills Sainte Claire car, made in Marysville in the 1920s by C. Harold Wills, a former Ford engineer. The show, now in its 32nd year, is open to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the non-profit museum, dedicated to preserving this vital part of St. Clair County’s automotive legacy.

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RESA Welcomes Therapy Dog

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency has welcomed a new addition to its team: Frannie, a 2-month-old Australian Labradoodle. She’s in training to become a therapy dog for special education students at Creekside and Woodland Development Centers. Frannie’s training focuses on helping students manage emotions and build confidence in school settings. Funded by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Frannie’s training is supported by a $12,000 donation. She’ll also make regular visits to both centers with her handler, Chelsey Hull.

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