Nearly 1,000 local students will start the school year with the supplies they need, thanks to generous community support during The BIG Give. BWCA raised critical funds in just 24 hours, boosting their Backpack Giveaway and other youth programs. Organizers say the outpouring of support shows the community’s deep commitment to helping families. BWCA expressed heartfelt thanks to all who contributed, calling the response overwhelming and inspiring. A BIG thank you!

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

M.C. Shine Cleaning Services is back for one day only in Fort Gratiot. On June 5th, from 7 AM to 5 PM, drop off rugs at 3841 Pine Grove Avenue for half-off professional cleaning. Fifty percent of all rug cleaning sales that day will support Operation Transformation, a local nonprofit uniting churches for community impact. Services include deodorizing, sanitizing, and carpet protection. They clean wool, cotton, synthetics, and more. Call 1-833-MCSHINE for info.

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Eight people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment on 10th Street in Port Huron early Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived around 1:24 a.m. and brought the flames under control in 20 minutes. The fire was fully out after two hours. Victims suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to McLaren Port Huron and Lake Huron Medical Center. Firefighters from Fort Gratiot, Marysville, and Port Huron Township helped at the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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From Port Huron to St. Clair, Memorial Day weekend is packed with free events and local flavor. Rockin’ in the Plaza brings live music to downtown St. Clair starting Thursday. Cruise season opens on the Huron Lady II, with 90-minute river tours all weekend. Saturday morning, Port Huron hosts its Blessing of the Boats on the Black River. Monday brings two parades: Port Huron’s at 11 a.m., ending in Pine Grove Park, and St. Clair’s at 2 p.m., with a ceremony at Memorial Park honoring fallen service members.

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In Port Huron, local baseball legend Jim Gosger nearly saw his namesake horse win big at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The horse surprised many by running a close second in the nine-horse race despite 15-1 odds. Gosger led much of the race but was overtaken at the last second by the favorite, Journalism. Jim watched from home with family, proud yet heartbroken.  Port Huron fans are eager to see what’s next for their hometown hero—on the track and off.

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Under cloudy skies, downtown Port Huron’s Wrigley Center came alive Saturday with its first-ever Classic Car Show. Over 40 vintage cars and hot rods filled the inside and outside of the center from noon to 4 p.m., drawing local car lovers and families. The event aimed to boost downtown’s community vibe and spotlight the Wrigley Center as a hub for culture and business. With food vendors and friendly faces all around, the show is set to become a regular Port Huron tradition.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet