Port Huron’s annual Boat Week will start with the Rotary International Day Parade at on July 9th. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” encourages creativity and art, inspired by the national library summer reading program. The parade will begin at Huron and Glenwood avenues and end at Court Street, making it a bit shorter than previous years. McLaren Port Huron is the main sponsor. Parade participants and sponsors can register at paradeday.net. This event kicks off the countdown to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race on July 12th.

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After 31 years, Nancy Winzer, Port Huron’s Deputy City Manager, retired, leaving a legacy of revitalized parks. A St. Clair County Community College and Central Michigan University alumna, she joined the city’s Parks and Recreation Department in ’94, becoming director in 2010, and was promoted in ’23. At her final council meeting, she praised Port Huron’s dedicated workers. Cynthia Broomfield succeeds her. Celebrate Winzer’s service at a public reception tonight at McMorran Place from 5 to 7.

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High winds on Monday fueled a dangerous fire in Sanilac Township, forcing about 50 firefighters to respond. The fire started on Custer Road in Carsonville around 6 p.m., after smoke was spotted in the area. Firefighters from multiple departments, including Sanilac East, Carsonville, Deckerville, and Applegate, teamed up with emergency services and AERO squadron to battle the flames. By 9 p.m., the fire was under control with no injuries reported. Local authorities thanked all responders for their help.

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Overnight traffic in Port Huron will take a temporary detour as city crews clean the Tenth Street Bridge. Power washing began Tuesday, shutting down the drawbridge to vehicles from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Crews scheduled the work overnight to limit disruptions, ensuring a fresh start for the bridge without major traffic delays. The annual cleaning wraps up by Friday, restoring full access just in time for the Easter weekend.

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A man charged with killing Port Huron resident Vincent Buckles was arraigned Monday after being brought back from Georgia. Dazman Robert Drake, 23, faces six felony charges, including murder and arson. The incident occurred on January 28 at Buckles’ home. Drake was arrested in Georgia by U.S. Marshals. His co-defendant, 36-year-old Sayon Florence, allegedly set up the confrontation but didn’t intend for it to turn fatal. Drake was denied bond and will appear in court next Tuesday. Both could face life in prison if convicted.

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A new report ranks Michigan 34th in the U.S. for older workers. With nearly 27% of seniors still working and only 14% doing so remotely, Michigan lags behind other states. Local seniors earn a median income of $52,764, below the national average. Rising healthcare and housing costs are forcing more Michiganders to delay retirement. The study, by Seniorly, used federal data to compare income, job flexibility, and workplace age bias. Washington and New Hampshire topped the list for senior-friendly work environments.

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