Last Saturday, the Port Huron Police Department hosted its annual Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day. Despite rainy weather, local families came together to meet first responders and explore emergency vehicles in a relaxed setting. The event focused on building trust, ensuring that if help is ever needed, fear won’t stand in the way. Community partners also offered resources for families. A standout moment was helping families register for the Home Alert system, a key tool for first responders to provide better care in emergencies.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin visited Port Huron this week as part of her tour of Michigan’s border areas. She focused on the economic and security challenges faced by communities near international crossings. Slotkin met with local leaders to discuss the impact of tariffs and trade issues on Port Huron’s economy, especially at the Blue Water Bridge. She pointed out that declining tourism is hurting the local economy, as Canadian visitors are hesitating to cross due to border uncertainties.

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Port Huron has placed an American flag retirement bin in the Municipal Office Center, located at 100 McMorran Blvd. Residents can now drop off flags that are no longer suitable for display. City Manager James Freed highlighted the community’s respect for the flag, especially with over 1,400 local veterans. The bin, created by Breacher Rustics in Marysville, will ensure flags are retired properly, working alongside the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor these symbols of freedom.

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Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton hosted a free Earth Day event at the Sarnia Library on Tuesday evening. Families and homeowners explored interactive exhibits, participated in kids’ activities, and learned from local environmental groups. Engineers John Ward and Ed Brost presented on heat pumps and electric vehicles, focusing on how they benefit homeowners. The event offered a fun, informative way to celebrate Earth Day for all ages.

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Starting May 5th, MDOT will invest $375,000 in upgrading M-46 and M-25 in Port Sanilac. The improvements include micro-surfacing, crack filling, and fresh pavement markings. Two-way traffic will be maintained with single-lane closures until work wraps up by May 22nd. Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized the state’s focus on improving roads to boost the economy and ensure safer commutes. This project is part of a larger effort to repair nearly 24,500 lane miles of road statewide this year, supporting local jobs without raising taxes.

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Two Thumb-area businesses just got a major boost from the state. The Michigan Department of Agriculture awarded over $196,000 in grants to support rural job growth and industry upgrades. TCA Management in Caro will use $100,000 to hire staff and buy equipment that helps serve agriculture needs. In Ubly, Maurer Meat Processors received $96,350 to upgrade packaging equipment and cut down on waste. The funding supports rural jobs and strengthens key local industries.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet