Indwell, a charity dedicated to providing affordable housing with support for mental health and addiction, is bringing its program to Sarnia-Lambton. After years of local struggles with homelessness and housing insecurity, Indwell offers a solution with its supportive housing model. The charity has already helped over 1,290 people across Ontario. An open house on April 15th at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward will showcase the program and its impact. The event will feature a documentary, discussions, and opportunities to get involved.

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The Closet by A Beautiful Me in Port Huron is holding its second annual dress sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 235 Huron Ave. Dresses will be priced between $5 and $10, offering up to 90% off, just in time for prom season. Proceeds will benefit A Beautiful Me, a local nonprofit focused on building self-esteem in girls from grades 3 to 12. The sale will feature hundreds of dresses not typically available at the store, with every dollar supporting the organization’s mission.

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The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has officially closed its Disaster Response Fund’s efforts for the January 26 apartment fire in East China Township. After raising over $23,500 and spending nearly $24,700 on victim aid, they ensured every donated dollar directly supported affected residents. Created last year, the fund prepares for disasters like this, allowing immediate fiancial aid. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the fire, though its cause remains unknown.

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The St. Clair County Drug Task Force continues its efforts to protect the community. Officers raided a home on Griswold Street after investigating methamphetamine sales. They found drugs, ammunition, AR magazines, and even 3D-printed gun parts. Matthew Wickings, 41, of Kimball Township, was arrested and faces serious felony charges, including meth possession with intent to deliver. In addition, a traffic stop on Wadhams Road led to another meth arrest. A 34-year-old Flint man was caught with nearly 60 grams of meth.

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A crash in Casco Township on Saturday, just before 10:30 PM, left a 17-year-old female from Richmond critically injured. She was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Division Rd when she failed to yield at Gratiot Ave, colliding with a southbound Ford F150. The impact trapped her in the vehicle, and she was rushed to McLaren Macomb hospital. The 32-year-old driver of the Ford and her passengers, a 39-year-old man and 2-year-old girl, were unharmed. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed were found.

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Suncor Energy reported a second hydrocarbon leak at its Sarnia refinery on April 2nd, just days after a crude oil spill in the St. Clair River. The company quickly responded, identifying the source and deploying equipment like booms and vacuum units to contain the spill and monitor air quality. The exact type and amount of hydrocarbon released haven’t been disclosed, and it’s unclear if it reached the river. This follows a March 27th spill. No advisories have been issued for the latest incident.

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