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New Levi's Link Preop Sensory Bay open at McLaren Port Huron
A new preoperative room at McLaren Port Huron that was designed to reduce anxiety for patients with special needs has been opened. Through the generosity of Levi's Link and the Wilson Family, McLaren Port Huron has officially opened its first Levi's Link Preop Sensory Bay. The room was designed to provide a soothing and calming environment, free of visual and auditory stimulation that could affect people's nerves and anxiety. The room can be used by people of all ages that have special needs.
Macomb County doctor sentenced in $6.3M illegal opioid scheme
A Macomb County doctor will spend more than a decade in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar illegal opioid scheme. Shelby Township physician Lawrence Mark Sherman, 75, was sentenced to 12 years for illegally distributing over 270,000 opioid pills worth more than $6.3 million. The 75-year-old was charged...
Voters approve Port Huron Schools ballot proposal
According to the unofficial May 7 special election results, the Port Huron Area Schools sinking fund tax proposal was narrowly approved by voters. Voters approved the building and site sinking fund with a total of 3,880 in favor votes and 3,613 no votes. The 10-year, 1 mill sinking fund is estimated to generate $2.2...
St. Clair Art Association to reopen center in Riverview Plaza
ST. CLAIR - Nearly a year after the major hailstorm caused it to close, the St. Clair Art Association is reopening its gallery in the Riverview Plaza. To celebrate the gallery reopening, the St. Clair Art Association is holding a grand reopening on May 18. The event will feature umbrellas that have been turned into art pieces by local artists. These umbrellas will be auctioned off to the highest bidders during a silent auction.
Two Port Huron teens, Macomb deputy injured after I-94 crash
Two Port Huron teens were taken to a hospital Monday morning after they reportedly crashed into a Macomb County Sheriff's Office vehicle on I-94 near Clinton Township. A news release from the sheriff's office states Deputy Lukas Gjelaj was helping to shut down part of the westbound interstate near the Harper Road exit to assist the Clinton Township Police, who were responding to a crash. ...
Township officials to residents: Water Street park won't become fuel stop
It may be too soon to know what the long-term future holds for the Port Huron Township park off Water Street, but according to officials, it won’t be a travel stop and gas station. A small crowd of residents turned out to Monday night’s regular township board meeting to...
3 Macomb County middle school students credited with saving man’s life
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Three young men are being honored for saving a man who had a heart attack. They weren’t trained first responders, but brave teens willing to go above and beyond to save someone. After stepping up when it mattered the most, the three were honored...
Marine City 300 Broadway committee reassigned under historical commission
Marine City commissioners on May 2 discussed the designation of the 300 Broadway committee and an ordinance amendment relating to the historic district study committee and the study committee report. “There’s been a lot of hearty and I guess I would say productive discussion between the 300 Broadway committee and...
Graduation at a glance: Find out when and where graduation is this year
In the next coming weeks, high school seniors across St. Clair and Sanilac counties will be crossing that graduation stage. Here is when and where commencement ceremonies are taking place this year. Algonac Community Schools ...
Driver in 2018 fatal crash pleads guilty to second-degree murder
A plea deal has been reached in a 2018 fatal crash case before heading to a second trial. Theresa Gafken, 41, agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder for the death of 48-year-old Kristine Donahue. In exchange, the St. Clair County Prosecutor's Office agreed to drop charges for fleeing police and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. ...
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