A woman and her toddler had a frightening morning Saturday, when a car struck them while crossing Pine Grove Avenue at Sanborn Street. The 41-year-old mother was walking her dog and carrying her child in a backpack harness when the accident occurred. Tri-Hospital EMS, nearby at the time, quickly provided aid. The child was unharmed, and the mother was taken to McLaren Port Huron Hospital and later released. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated. Accident investigators are reviewing the details.

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Blue Water Area Transit is upgrading public transportation in St. Clair County with four new compressed natural gas buses. These Gillig buses replace aging models and promise better reliability and comfort for riders. The $2.5 million purchase was funded through federal and state grants. Each bus features low-floor boarding and an advanced system that lets mobility passengers secure themselves in seconds. With this addition, Blue Water now operates 12 CNG-powered Gillig buses, reinforcing its commitment to modern, eco-friendly transit for residents.

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Two men were arrested at Port Huron’s Ozukucon last weekend after trying to meet someone they thought was a 14-year-old girl. Instead, they encountered YouTuber Skeeter Jean, known for exposing alleged predators online. The Port Huron Police confirmed Eric Kurple, 51, and Brennen Schwartz, 27, are charged with multiple counts related to attempting to exploit a minor. Officials praised the evidence provided but stressed that civilians confronting suspects can be risky and should be left to police. Both men face hearings set for September 9th.

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A Fort Gratiot solar project wants in on a lawsuit over St. Clair County’s new solar rules. Portside Solar, which plans a 900-acre farm approved by the township, asked the county court last weel to join DTE Energy’s case challenging the May regulations. The rules limit noise, visibility, and require decommissioning plans. Portside says it’s affected differently than DTE, noting its near-construction project and independent status. The company claims the rules are vague and could force extra approvals. A court hearing is set for next Wednesday.

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Sarnia residents are crossing the Bluewater Bridge to Michigan far less, with February seeing 12,000 fewer travelers than the year before. Rising costs, including $20 breakfasts and $14 bridge fares, combined with a weaker Canadian dollar and political tensions, have made shopping or dining in Port Huron less appealing. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley blames U.S. policies, while Port Huron officials worry about the economic impact.

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The St. Clair County Health Department is currently consolidating its clinical services, closing school clinics in Yale and Algonac and ending nurse support at Capac schools. Limited services at Marysville schools and community outreach events, such as mobile testing and vaccines, will also stop. Only the Main Clinic and Teen Health Center in Port Huron will remain open. Officials say the move focuses on public health prevention, not direct care, but many residents worry it will hurt low-income families. County leaders will discuss alternatives on Friday, but no new plan is in place yet.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet