Port Huron will honor local and national heroes lost on 9/11 with a Service of Remembrance on September 11th at 9 a.m. The ceremony at International Flag Plaza on Thomas Edison Parkway pays tribute to the 343 firefighters, 72 police officers, EMTs, and civilians who died responding to the attacks. Families, first responders, and residents are invited to reflect on their sacrifice. If weather disrupts the event, it will move indoors to the Public Meeting Room at the Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Blvd.

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Port Huron hosted Stage 16 of the 50th anniversary Edmund Fitzgerald memorial swim on Monday, under the Blue Water Bridge. Four swimmers faced high winds, lightning delays, and tugboat troubles but kept on schedule.

Guided by a coach, the team trained in local waters and carried laminated crew names and iron-ore pellets to honor the 29 lost sailors.

The 411-mile relay started July 26th in Lake Superior and ends today in Detroit with a memorial service at Mariners’ Church.

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After a sprinkler failure flooded St. Clair Landings Retirement Community last Friday, over 25 residents had to leave their homes immediately. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County quickly stepped in, using the SCC Strong fund to secure hotel rooms and provide meals for the displaced seniors. First responders and emergency staff worked with the foundation to ensure residents were safe, fed, and supported. County officials praised the quick action, saying it preserved residents’ dignity and highlighted the strength of the St. Clair community in times of crisis.

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Port Huron is gearing up for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K on Friday, September 12th, benefiting Special Olympics Michigan. The run starts at 11 a.m. at the Port Huron Municipal Office Center, with registration at 10:30. Entry is $30 for a T-shirt or $10 for a bandana, and all funds support local Special Olympics athletes. Police and community members will join to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and carry the Flame of Hope through the streets of Port Huron. Donations and sponsorships are also welcome.

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Marysville officials say the city’s Water Filtration Plant needs a new seawall to keep drinking water safe and reliable. The current wall, likely built in the 70s or 80s, is crumbling along about 500 feet of shoreline, causing cracks in the plant’s foundation and walls. Only seven feet separate the building from the river, making protection urgent. The city is seeking $750,000 in state funding but may cover costs locally if grants fall through. Final funding decisions are expected in the coming months.

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