On September 4th, Port Huron’s south side will host the “100 Men” event, bringing together at least 100 local men to each donate $100. Organized by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the fundraiser will award $10,000 to local nonprofits chosen by the attendees. Held inside a soon-to-be-opened 16,000-square-foot waterfront event space, the gathering offers a first look at a major redevelopment project set to boost the area’s economy. Food and entertainment will be provided thanks to local sponsors.

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The Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced no charges will be filed against a state trooper who fatally shot a man during a standoff in Port Huron Township in February. The trooper, responding to a domestic disturbance call at a local mobile home park, fired after the man, Mark Ryan, advanced with a realistic-looking BB gun. Investigators found the shooting justified under Michigan’s Self Defense Act. Officials confirmed officers tried to de-escalate, but deadly force was deemed necessary when Ryan threatened their safety. Ryan was intoxicated at the time.

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St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency has welcomed Jessica Totty to its Board of Education, officially sworn in during the a recent July meeting. Totty, a longtime Port Huron community leader, brings years of experience from the Port Huron Schools Board and a strong commitment to supporting underserved students. She works at Lake Huron Medical Center and serves as an associate pastor in Kimball. Totty’s advocacy for equity and community involvement promises to strengthen education for all across St. Clair County.

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The old Port Huron Township Campground is now Dancing Fire Glamping & RV Resort, a luxury RV park with 140 sites featuring water, electricity, and free Wi-Fi. After 18 months of upgrades, the resort added a clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, playground, dog park, yoga studio, and an event pavilion. Owners Steve and Karen Ureel aim to create a top glamping spot in the Blue Water area. Nightly rates range from $59 to $89, with plans to add more cabins and treehouses. An open house was held Saturday.

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The MilkHouse Cafe at 4189 Keewahdin Road hosted the annual Ice Cream Saves Lives event on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. All money raised supports the St. Clair County Dive Team Auxiliary, the main fundraiser for their local search and recovery efforts. Families enjoyed divers in a large dive tank, water safety displays, bounce houses, SWAT trucks, drones, and more. The event offered a fun way for the community to back important rescue work in St. Clair County.

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In Port Huron, the 12th annual Blue Water Sand Fest turned Fort Gratiot Light Station into a vibrant sandy art gallery. Talented sculptors from across the U.S. crafted 540 tons of sand into breathtaking designs. Families enjoyed watching live sculpting, savoring food truck treats, and joining kids’ activities like sand play and lessons. The event, supporting Michigan’s oldest lighthouse, drew about 10,000 visitors. It ran through Sunday with $7 admission, free for kids under 4.

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