Lexington cranks up the volume this Friday with The Gobies headlining Music in the Park at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park. Known for gritty garage rock and Midwest flair, the band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. The free event includes local refreshments and shuttle service from nearby churches and North Shore Trailer Park. Guests should bring lawn chairs and umbrellas, as the show goes on rain or shine. The concert is part of a community-backed series led by the Lexington Arts Council and supported by local foundations and businesses.

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Lake Huron Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing hospital for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious award highlights LHMC’s top-level care and expertise in treating heart failure, setting it apart from thousands of hospitals nationwide. The recognition reflects the hospital’s strong commitment to excellent patient outcomes and quality care. Interim CEO Chris Fulks emphasized that this award is a proud moment for the hospital and the people it serves.

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The St. Clair County Dive Team’s annual “Ice Cream Saves Lives” fundraiser drew a large crowd Tuesday at the Milkhouse in Fort Gratiot. The event raised about $30,000 to help cover costs for vital training, equipment, and certifications that county funding doesn’t fully cover. Volunteers served ice cream to support the dive team, who respond 24/7 to emergencies like drownings and search-and-rescue missions across the county. This fundraise marked a record year, strengthening local efforts to keep the dive team ready to save lives.

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Port Huron has recovered a historic cannon stolen from Lakeside Cemetery over 50 years ago. The cannon was spotted for sale on social media by a local collector who alerted police. After confirming its identity through Civil War records, Port Huron detectives contacted the seller in Wyandotte, who returned the cannon without incident on Monday. This marks the recovery of two of four cannons stolen from the cemetery in the 1960s, linked to the Spanish-American War. City officials will decide where to display the newly returned piece.

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The search for a new Sandusky Police Chief faces delays as Chief Brett Lester’s retirement nears on September 1st. After starting the replacement process this summer, the city has yet to schedule second interviews, citing background checks as the hold-up. Lester has served Sandusky since ’98 and led the police department since 2010. Meanwhile, at Monday’s council meeting, officials reviewed the city’s recent audit and approved City Manager Dave Faber as a voting delegate for upcoming Michigan municipal meetings.

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Kevin Kenaya is celebrating 30 years of running Industrial Park Marathon in Port Huron’s South Park neighborhood. Since taking over from his father in ’93, Kevin has grown the corner store into a full-service gas station and community hub. A renovation doubled the store’s size and added fuel pumps, helping spark positive change in the area. Through the pandemic and beyond, the station remained a vital spot for locals, many who walk in daily. This Friday, Kenaya will thank customers with discounts, giveaways, and raffles from 2 to 5 p.m.

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