The Battle of the Badges is set for March 14th at 7:00 PM in St. Clair County, featuring a thrilling matchup between the Port Huron Police and Fire Departments. Fans can enjoy a 50/50 raffle with tickets priced at $12, available both online and at the door. General admission tickets are required, but kids 3 and under get in free. Exciting activities like the Chuck-A-Puck contest will offer big prizes, with proceeds benefiting The Arc of St. Clair County.

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The Port Huron Police Department is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Academy, a free program aimed at educating locals on law enforcement and emergency services. Running Thursdays from April 3rd to May 15th, participants will gain hands-on experience in areas like patrol operations, criminal law, K9 units, and crash investigations. The program is open to residents 18 and older who pass a background check. Applications are due by March 14th, with limited spots available. For more details visit the Port Huron Police website.

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Port Huron officials are correcting a clerical error in recent property assessment notices. While property values are accurate, a decimal mistake misrepresents the estimated 2025 tax impact, making changes appear ten times larger. For example, a $1,500 increase should be $150. The city is mailing corrected notices and apologizing for the confusion. Residents with concerns can contact the City Assessor’s Office at 810-984-9742.

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In a shocking case, 20-year-old Ethan Dekalita from Mt. Morris tricked a Cass City family into letting him stay in their home by posing as a stranded 14-year-old. Last fall, State Troopers uncovered his true identity after the family grew suspicious and called 911. Dekalita had been targeting the family’s 14-year-old daughter online, and while staying there, he assaulted both her and her 12-year-old sister. A Tuscola County judge sentenced him to at least 7 years in prison, with a maximum of 15.

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In Sarnia, the Rainbow Park homeless camp is now empty, with everyone moved to shelters or housing. The city’s keeping the fences and guards up for now to stop new camps from popping up. Steve Henschel, a city spokesperson, says they’ll tweak their plan as needed while enforcing a strict no-camping rule near schools, sports fields, and homes. Sarnia’s teaming up with Lambton County for housing help, but the park’s security costs—over $37,000 last month—keep piling up, with no exact future price tag yet.

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