Port Huron Museums is boosting tourism with a brand-new trolley, thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. This bigger, climate-controlled trolley from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, seats 36 people—more than double the old 16-seat model—and offers ADA accessibility. The trolley will debut at Port Huron’s Rotary Parade on Wednesday, kicking off Boat Week. It will also be available for rentals and private tours, promising a more comfortable ride for visitors exploring the area. The Community Foundation’s support has helped local groups upgrade community services across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Last month a barn fire destroyed more than 100 pigs and $200,000 in equipment on Alan Thueme’s farm near St. Clair. Firefighters from multiple nearby towns stopped the blaze from spreading, but the loss was heavy. The barn, originally built in the 1920s and part of a family farm since 1946, held decades of local farming history. Neighbors and fellow farmers quickly stepped up, raising over $18,500 through a GoFundMe and helping clear debris. Despite the damage, Thueme’s key breeding hogs survived, and the farm will keep running.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet