Amanda Maison, of St. Clair County, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the ’18 death of her 3-year-old son, Matthew Maison. She admitted witnessing her ex-boyfriend abuse Matthew and helping hide it, though she denied causing his death. The plea ends a seven-year investigation, giving Matthew’s grandparents a sense of closure. Amanda may face life in prison and will testify against Maurice Houle, who is charged with felony murder. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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Port Huron will host a Patsy Cline tribute concert on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, at 7 p.m. at McMorran Place, on McMorran Blvd. Judy Harrison and her band ReBooted will headline the show, performing “Remembering Patsy Cline.” The event benefits the United Way of St. Clair County’s ’25 campaign, funding more than 20 local programs. Tickets are available at the United Way office on Military Street or online at uwstclair.org. AFL-CIO’s Richard Cummings and Mark Bessette are sponsoring the concert.

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Over 900 St. Clair County high school students got a firsthand look at local manufacturing during the 10th annual Manufacturing Day tours last month. Over eight days, students from 10 schools visited 14 county companies, exploring high-tech careers in robotics, engineering, production, and more. Coordinated by St. Clair County RESA’s Blue Water College Access Network, the tours aimed to boost college and career readiness while showing students the diverse paths into manufacturing. Local businesses showcased hands-on demonstrations and modern processes, inspiring the next generation of workers.

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Two St. Clair County Community College soccer players are earning statewide recognition. Sophomore Tara Malone and freshman Amalia Moelgaard were both named to the All-MCCAA Second Team. Malone, a steady force in midfield, guided the young Skippers with leadership and grit. Moelgaard made an instant impact in her first season, showing speed and skill on both offense and defense. Their achievements highlight the growing strength of SC4’s women’s soccer program, which continues to make its mark in only its early years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet