St. Clair County commissioners are taking their solar power fight to the Michigan Court of Appeals. The board voted last Thursday to appeal a judge’s decision that struck down county health regulations on solar farms. Circuit Judge Michael West had ruled in favor of DTE Energy and Portside Solar, saying the county’s rules were really zoning laws disguised as health codes. Commissioners say the appeal is about fairness for residents, not cost. The Fort Gratiot solar project has drawn community pushback over noise, health, and property concerns. A court date hasn’t been set.

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Two community groups are challenging actions by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. At its February 19 meeting, the Port Huron NAACP warned of legal action over the board’s plan to merge the county’s Health Officer and Medical Director jobs—moves critics say tighten control under controversial Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin. The group delivered a Cease and Desist Notice, citing cuts to health services. Also, Blue Water Indivisible requested that Commissioner Kerry Ange be censured for an unscheduled presentation about teen health materials. The board plans to revisit the issue March 5th.

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St. Clair County Community College is bringing more live music to Port Huron with folk singer-songwriter Kitty Donohoe performing Thursday, March 19th, at the college’s Fine Arts Theatre. The Ann Arbor artist, known for her Michigan-inspired songs like “Michigan Waltz” and “Great Lakes Lights,” blends Irish, Celtic, and folk sounds. She’s earned a Michigan Emmy and performed alongside folk legends nationwide. SC4 says the free Noon and Night Concert Series celebrates local culture and connects the community through music.

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A Detroit man was killed Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle while walking along Michigan Road near Dove Road in Port Huron Township. Deputies say the man was thrown into a ditch filled with water and was unresponsive when crews arrived. He was rushed to Lake Huron Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say the driver, a 16-year-old from Marine City in a Jeep Liberty, returned to the scene and cooperated with deputies. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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In Port Huron, the St. Clair County Board voted 5-2 Thursday to end its agreement with the Port Huron Area School District to run the Teen Health Clinic at Port Huron High. County leaders say the move follows concerns over oversight and inappropriate materials discovered during a recent review. The clinic recently reopened after inspection and will keep serving students for now, but control could shift to a local health provider before the current grant ends ithis year. District officials say they’ll keep the clinic open for area teens.

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