Port Huron High School students were dismissed at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday after a false weapon claim put the school on lockdown. School officials say a student claimed to see a weapon at the same time a fight broke out, which alarmed staff and students. Port Huron Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Young says officers were called to the school for the fight and no weapon was involved. No students or staff members were hurt. The school thanked Port Huron police for their quick response, and also praised the students and staff who acted fast.

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Dazman Drake, 24, will face a jury after a plea hearing Monday ended with no deal. Drake is accused of shooting 35-year-old Vincent Buckles at his Vanness Street home in Port Huron in January of ’25. Police say Sayon Florence, who a jury already found guilty, asked Drake to carry out the killing because she believed Buckles was abusing their child. Judge Michael West ruled a police gang expert can explain slang heard on a jail phone call. Jury selection starts November 3rd, and Drake faces up to life in prison.

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Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron is marking 10 years as St. Clair County’s first and only comprehensive cancer center. Since opening in July of ’16, with 246 new patients in its first week, the center has cared for more than 7,500 people, many of them close to home in the Blue Water Area. It was built as part of a $25 million, 15,000-square-foot project inside a new hospital tower. Neighbors are invited to a free community event in the hospital lobby on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Two people are recovering after a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Marlette Township. Sanilac County Central Dispatch received the report shortly after 2 and deputies with the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Emergency crews evaluated everyone involved and took 2 people to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released the names of those hurt or said how serious their injuries are. Deputies are still investigating what caused the collision and are asking anyone with information to contact the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sarnia is boosting yard waste collection to every week in both zones starting the week of November 2 and running through November 27, giving residents extra chances for fall cleanup right after Halloween. Unpainted pumpkins can go out at the curb with leaves and other yard waste once candles and decorations are removed, while painted ones must go in regular garbage. Zone 2 receives one extra week from November 30 to December 4. Material must be in paper bags or marked rigid containers and set out by 7 a.m. on collection day.

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Drivers across St. Clair County face a busy week of roadwork which started Monday, with full closures for culvert and railroad work in Berlin, Emmett, Port Huron and Wales townships. Several roads remain closed in Burtchville, Columbus, Fort Gratiot and Kenockee townships for longer-term bridge and reconstruction projects, with detours posted. Crews will also restrict lanes on Palms Road, Starville Road, M-29, neighborhood streets and I-94 between Pine Grove Avenue and Wadhams Road. Officials say all work depends on the weather, so motorists should plan extra travel time.

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