Last Friday, St. Clair County families flocked to the Sheriff’s Office for the fourth annual Donuts with Deputies, a fun-filled community event. Kids enjoyed trunk-or-treating, free donuts, cider, and yard games while exploring emergency vehicles. Sheriff Mat King emphasized the event’s role in fostering positive connections. Over 30 vendors, first responders, and young volunteers from the Sheriff’s Explorer Post kept the night lively. This year’s turnout topped last year’s 800 attendees, making it a beloved Port Huron tradition.

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On Monday Kingston Community Schools had extra police presence after students shared a threat on social media. The Kingston Police, FBI, Tuscola County Sheriff, and Michigan State Police acted swiftly, removing the students involved. The case is now with the Tuscola County Prosecutor for review. Police emphasize that all threats, even jokes, cause fear and face serious consequences. They encourage parents to talk to kids about this and report concerns to schools or OK2SAY to keep schools safe.

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Lambton Public Health is warning Sarnia-Lambton residents about more dangerous unregulated drugs in the area. The advisory says two new substances detected in Ontario may increase the risk of opioid overdoses. Officials note that standard doses of naloxone may not be enough to reverse effects. Residents are urged not to use drugs alone or mix with alcohol, know overdose signs, and carry naloxone. Free kits are available at LPH, local pharmacies, and partner health agencies. In an overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

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Blue Water’s longtime home-care agency has a new name. After more than 70 years serving St. Clair County and its neighbors, Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice is now called Blue Water Home Care & Hospice. Leaders stress nothing else is changing. The nonprofit remains locally governed and independent, with the same staff and the same home-health and hospice services across St. Clair, Sanilac, Lapeer and Macomb counties. The new name will roll out over the next few weeks.

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St. Clair’s Rotary Club and St. Clair Realty kicked off their annual SOCKTOBER drive, collecting new children’s socks and underwear for families in need through October 31st. Students at Pine River and St. Clair River Elementary Schools are competing to see which class donates the most, building on last year’s 1,200-pair total. The effort is led by local Rotary members Judy and Allison Shaune, with St. Clair Realty’s Jerry Emig sponsoring pizza parties for the winning classes. Community members can drop off donations at Neiman’s Family Market or Northstar Bank.

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