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Michigan's Thumb is red, but St. Clair County hasn't always voted in a Republican for president
PORT HURON — The prevailing expectation in the region might be that with results in big elections, Michigan’s Thumb bleeds red. The vast majority of local partisan seats are held by Republicans, and so are state and federal representatives. ...
Marine City Maritime Days to feature fan favorites, new events
The 2024 Maritime Days festival will bring returning and new events to downtown Marine City from Aug. 2 to 4. There will be live bands, raffles, food trucks and vendors all weekend. “We open the festival on Friday evening with a Hoedown featuring a pulled pork dinner, line dancing and...
Local Rite Aid stores to close
Three local Rite Aid stores are among the more than 150 Michigan locations the pharmacy chain is shutting down. “Closing” signs appeared this week at the Pine Grove Avenue and 24th Street stores in Port Huron, along with the Gratiot Blvd. location in Marysville. The company began bankruptcy filings this past fall due in part to litigation related to the opioid crisis. Since declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid has reportedly closed more than 500 stores nationwide with fewer than two dozen locations in Michigan still remaining . Unless customers make other arrangements, the company has previously stated all prescriptions are being transferred to Walgreens stores along with all pharmacy inventory. The final day of operation at the three locations is still unknown, but store merchandise is quickly becoming scarce.
Free “Rockin’ The Rivers” Concerts Kick Off in Port Huron On Aug. 1st
The “Rockin’ The Rivers” concert series returns to Kiefer Park in downtown Port Huron starting Thursday, Aug. 1st. Hosted by Port Huron Parks and Recreation, this annual event offers free music for the blue water community. The 2024 lineup features:. Aug. 1: The Family Tradition Band (country...
Father-son team in Port Huron release 'Synonym Swap' for mobile devices
PORT HURON — Avery Kovatch first started to come up with the idea for a new word-based game in December 2022. For the next 18 months Avery and his 15-year-old son, Rhys Kovatch, would use their spare time trying to think of rhyming phrases. Avery grabbed a pen and pencil whenever he...
6th Annual “Runaway Bride Fun Run” Is A Unique Local Fundraiser Taking Place In Port Huron
The 6th Annual “Runaway Bride Fun Run,” sponsored by ADVIA Credit Union, will take place on Saturday, August 10th, at 8 a.m. in Port Huron. Starting at the DoubleTree by Hilton and following a scenic route along the St. Clair River, this event offers a chip-timed 5K and a 2-mile walk to support local charity “A Beautiful Me.” Participants will compete for trophies awarded to the best-dressed bride, best-dressed couple, and best-dressed wedding party, judged by Josh Chapman (Blue Water YMCA Executive Director) and Tracy Willard (Hunter Hospitality House Executive Director).
Community Foundation grants top $2.4 million
The Community Foundation has awarded 600 grants and scholarships totaling more than $2.4 million so far this year. “It’s been a busy first six months of the year,” said the Foundation Boad Chair Patti Manley. “And a large percentage of our funding has been in support of our two focus areas of Community & Economic Prosperity and College, Career and Life Success.”
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
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