Golf Par-Tee Set for September

The Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 9th Annual Golf Par-Tee on Friday, September 19th. This popular fundraiser helps local businesses thrive while giving the community a chance to connect. Businesses can get involved through sponsorships starting at $100, which include logo placement on hole signs, the Chamber website, and social media. Raffle donations are also welcome, offering another way to showcase your business. Golfers can still register to play at visitmarinecity.com/golfouting.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Houle Files Pre-Trial Motions

Maurice Houle, accused in the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison, has filed multiple motions ahead of his October trial in St. Clair County. Houle’s attorney is asking the court to dismiss the murder charge, block certain witnesses, and exclude evidence from a search warrant nine days after Matthew’s death. The defense also wants Houle’s April statements and help from prosecutors to subpoena witnesses excluded. Court hearings for these motions are scheduled for Sept. 2nd, 8th, and 29th. Houle and Amanda Maison both face murder charges in the case.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Flannel Festival Brings Pioneer History

Port Sanilac is stepping back in time September 19–20 with the Sanilac Museum’s Flannel Festival. Families can explore 18th- and 19th-century pioneer life, including fur-trade camps and logging demonstrations. Visitors will see blacksmithing, chainsaw milling, period crafts, and flintlock musket shows. Live music, history lectures, yard games, and a farmers market add to the fun. Evening events include an open mic, main concert, and a cash bar featuring local Flannel Mouth Hard Cider. Admission is free with flannel; donations support local history.

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Residents Speak Out on Clinics and Fluoride

St. Clair County’s Health Board heard hours of public comment Wednesday as residents voiced concern over closing school-based clinics in Yale, Algonac, and Capac and consolidating services to Port Huron. Many warned families without transportation could lose access to care, including vaccines and HIV testing. Fluoride in tap water also sparked debate, with supporters saying it protects dental health. No votes were taken, and unfinished issues will return at the next meeting, set for 9 a.m. Sept. 17th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

SC4 Expands Student Housing Downtown

St. Clair County Community College is teaming up with City Flats Hotel to offer students new housing just a five-minute walk from campus in downtown Port Huron. The leased hotel rooms will give students a safe, vibrant living option while keeping the hotel’s CityVu Bistro open. SC4 says this move meets rising housing demand and brings more daily energy to the downtown area, benefiting local businesses. The college’s housing team, supported by student assistants, will manage the new space to ensure a welcoming community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet