Marysville’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested eight people in Fort Gratiot on November 12th for being in the U.S. illegally. The group included individuals from Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. Four of those arrested had prior criminal records, including one wanted for domestic violence and another for drug possession. All eight are now facing deportation, according to the CBP Detroit Sector office. Local authorities have not released additional details about the arrests.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s population is expected to grow slowly over the next few years, reaching nearly 79,700 by ’26, according to new Lambton County projections. While the county as a whole is forecast to rise to about 140,500 residents, Sarnia’s growth remains modest compared to nearby communities like Lambton Shores and St. Clair Township. The report highlights that past growth has been limited, and the city’s population increase is not expected to surge. City planners are advised to base future development on these steady, gradual trends.

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Port Huron and St. Clair County residents can start dropping off shoebox gifts through Monday for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Local drop off locations include Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron, North Lakeport Wesleyan in Fort Gratiot, and Harvest Church in Marine City, to name a few. Families can fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal care items, or build one online with a photo and personal note.

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St. Clair County Community College will host the Men’s Thumbcoast Tip Off Tournament today through Saturday at the SC4 Fieldhouse. The NJCAA event brings eight teams to Port Huron, including five ranked in the top 25, with Parkland College entering as the nation’s top-ranked team. SC4 opens the action tonight at 7 against Coastal Alabama CC North, featuring free admission, a halftime show by DJ Rodney Page, and a lively home-court atmosphere for local fans. This weekend promises high-level basketball right in Port Huron.

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Marine City and Memphis are set for big upgrades to their community spaces after each received $250,000 grants from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. In Marine City, the funding will enhance the new Guy Center in South Park with a pavilion, splash pad, farmers market, and flexible event areas, and connecting to the Bridge to Bay Trail. Memphis will renovate the Lions Club, adding indoor event space, kitchen and concession updates, parking improvements, and new outdoor amenities. Both projects are supported by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.

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Port Huron residents can give input on changes to Water Street between 10th and 13th streets at a public meeting tonight at 6 at the Municipal Office Center. The city is considering a “road diet,” reducing the street from four lanes to three with a center turn lane. The $2.645 million project, partly funded with $1.2 million in federal dollars, includes full roadway reconstruction, storm sewer upgrades, sewer repairs, and lead service replacements. Public feedback will help finalize the lane layout.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet