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Human smuggling operation busted in Metro Detroit after boat crosses from Canada to US; 5 in custody
Four people are in American custody and a fifth is being held by Canadian authorities after an attempted human smuggling operation was busted up by U.S. Border Patrol agents last month.
Harbormaster Mike Davenport named Port Huron to Mackinac Race Committee Person of the year
Port Huron Harbormaster Mike Davenport was named the Port Huron to Mackinac Race Person of the Year for his dedication to the race. Davenport said he's been volunteering with the Bayview Yacht Club's race committee for the last 15 years. He said it's great to be recognized for what he's done with the committee. He said the award not only recognizes himself, but also all the other volunteers who work to make the race happen every year.
Visiting Port Huron for Boat Week? Check out these 5 places around the area
With all the fun surrounding Boat Week, you should take some time to explore around Port Huron. Here's a quick list of things to check out. There are a lot more fun things to do and see around Port Huron. We're featuring just five places, so if you want to find out more, visit www.downtownph.com or www.bluewater.org.
3, 2, 1, Boat Week! Rotary International Day Parade Kickoff
A big kickoff for Boat Week, celebrating the 100th running of the Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race. See the Rotary International Day Parade highlights and hear the lineup for the rest of the week, including a drone show tonight (7/18) for Family Night. [Sponsored by St. Clair County Department...
'It's pretty special': Grant Township sisters qualify for barrel racing world championships
CLYDE TOWNSHIP — Riding a horse is one thing. Riding a horse at full speed, while making sharp turns and evading obstacles, is another thing entirely. For sisters Cheyenne and Brooke Hillock, the latter is something they do every day. And the Grant Township natives are quite good at it.
Rothermel reaches Junior Nationals final
Brock Rothermel will wrestle for a national title tonight after another victory over a state champion at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals 2024 in Fargo, N.D. Rothermel, a third-place finisher at the PIAA Championships as a freshman last winter, raced out to a 6-0 lead on two-time Minnesota state champion Blake Beissel and held off a second-period run to win 6-4, advancing to the title bout at 120 pounds. Rothermel will meet another Pennsylvania wrestler, former PIAA champion Gauge Botero, in tonight's final. Botero, ranked eighth nationally at 120, is a Michigan commit. A three-time state medalist for Faith...
Teamwork and Pride Fuel Float Construction Project for Parade
The parade channels comaraderie as a group from Blue Water Developmental Housing decides to create its first float and proudly display it on the streets of Downtown Port Huron. [Sponsored by Blue Water Developmental Housing]
Here's where to get your Boat Week merch this week
Whether you’re participating in Saturday’s historic Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race or visiting downtown to join in on the Boat Week fun, there are plenty of places to pick up a T-shirt or nautical souvenir to commemorate the occasion. This year marks the second that MI Passion, 229...
Midwest region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week at an average of $3.37 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Midwest region has risen about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.77 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as...
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Sailors' Race to Mackinaw Derailed by Port Austin Grounding. Five Muskegon sailors heading to Port Huron for the Port Huron to Mackinaw race found their plans thwarted Wednesday evening after a navigational error ran them aground in Port Austin. The...
Three Richmond Township Board seats contested in primary
Races for three seats on the Richmond Township Board of Trustees are contested in the Aug. 6 primary election. Incumbent Republican Supervisor Christopher DeVos is seeking another four-year term against Republican challenger Cindi Greenia, who currently serves as township treasurer. In the treasurer race, the Republican candidates are Christine Brickel and Alayne Waterstraat, a current township trustee. Three Republican candidates are seeking two trustee spots: Charles Cryderman, Richard J. Jeroue and incumbent Vern Kulman.
How to spend a Michigan summer day in Port Huron
PORT HURON, MI - Traverse City, Mackinac Island and the Upper Peninsula may be considered Michigan’s top tourist destinations, but Port Huron in Michigan’s Thumb region also deserves recognition. The city of about 29,000 people is located in southeastern Michigan, along the shores of Lake Huron and the...
Memphis basketball 2024-25 schedule: Tigers' AAC pairings announced
The conference portion of Memphis basketball's 2024-25 schedule started coming into focus Thursday. The American Athletic Conference announced its scheduling pairings for the 13 teams in the league, including the Tigers. Each team will play 18 conference games − six home-and-home, three home-only and three away-only. Dates and tip-off...
Mark Welsh – Fan Club 7.18.24
Mark Welsh from the Port is the newest member of the WBTI Fan Club – congratulations, Mark! As the latest, official club member, Mark gets his own custom station gear courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you have a certain photo that you’d like to be featured online and get some cool swag, just CLICK HERE for your chance to win!
Water quality advisories cancelled for all St. Clair County beaches
The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) has canceled water quality swimming advisories for all St. Clair County beaches. There are no longer advisories for Chrysler Beach in Marysville; Holland Beach, Lakeside Beach and Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron; and Keewahdin Beach and Fort Gratiot County Park Beach in Fort Gratiot.
‘Pin-Up Girls’ at Riverbank brings love and war together
MARINE CITY, MI–This summer, in the height of Red, White and Blue season, amidst small-town festivals, parades and fireworks displays, those seeking a unique patriotic experience should head to the Riverbank Theatre in Marine City for The Pin-Up Girls, a musical by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin. The Pin-Up...
Living Healthy with Lake Huron – Adam Mollan
Adam Mollan, Lake Huron Medical Center’s Manager of Education and Care Management, emphasizes the importance of proactive health maintenance through regular healthcare consultations, mindful eating and exercise. [Sponsored by Lake Huron Medical Center]
Ellen “Ella” May Sopha, 88
Ellen “Ella” May Sopha, age 88 of Sandusky, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at noon at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time.
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