Downtown Port Huron’s Sperry’s Moviehouse is now offering a new way for residents and visitors to enjoy live sports, starting with the Lions vs. Cowboys game on Oct. 13th. The theater at 301 Huron Ave. will broadcast the games, giving fans a unique gathering spot beyond traditional bars. Marketing coordinator Liz Fredendall says it’s an effort to engage the community in a new way. Tickets are $30, which includes theater admission, a meal, and a large popcorn combo. Future games are set for Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, with playoff viewings possible if interest grows.

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Advia Credit Union has officially merged with NorthSide Community Bank, expanding its services in northeastern Illinois as of Tuesday. This partnership enhances Advia’s reach, now serving nearly 190,000 members across 32 branches in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With seven branches in Illinois, including locations in Gurnee and Mundelein, Advia aims to offer innovative financial products while maintaining a strong community focus. Jeff Fielder, Advia’s CEO, emphasized their commitment to providing exceptional service and banking solutions, making this merger a promising opportunity for local residents.

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Former St. Clair Middle School principal Mike Alley’s home on Turnberry Drive caught fire Tuesday morning while he was away. His wife and granddaughter, alerted by neighbors, escaped unharmed. Firefighters from multiple departments were still at the scene before noon. Alley expressed relief that the fire didn’t happen overnight, though the cause remains unknown.

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The Council on Aging, Inc., Port Huron Senior Center has free SENIOR PROJECT FRESH coupon voucher books still available for St. Clair County senior residents until Friday, October 4th. All vouchers are first come, first serve from 9 am to 3 pm.

SENIOR PROJECT FRESH is a program of the USDA for eligible:

• St. Clair County seniors aged 60 or older, will fill out a simple one page application and just need to bring their valid I.D. picture.
• One-person household income must be $2,322 a month or less.
• Two-person household income must be $3,151 or less.

What is SENIOR PROJECT FRESH?

• The Council on Aging raises funds from Community Supporters such as CARGILL to purchase the voucher books from the State of Michigan.
• SENIOR PROJECT FRESH staff give eligible seniors information on why it is important to eat nutritious, locally grown produce and distributes the voucher books.
• Seniors use these at participating farmers markets and roadside stands the select fresh produce, honey, or herbs. They pay the farmers with the vouchers.
• The farmers turn the vouchers into the State for reimbursement.”

Thus, every dollar raised helps both low-income seniors and farming families, while supporting our local farmers markets.

For further information or questions, call The Council on Aging at 810-987-8813.

The Department of Public Works closed the 10th Street Bridge for repairs through Friday, between 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Crews are repairing sidewalks and steel grating, while also upgrading the traffic signal at 10th and Glenwood Avenues to LED lights. The overnight work minimizes traffic disruption, though the bridge is fully closed and detours are in place. All repairs will be completed by 6 a.m. on Friday. The Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet