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Border Patrol Stops Cross-Border Smuggling Event on St. Clair River
DETROIT - On June 25, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville Border Patrol Station arrested four individuals after observing a vessel which originated in Canadian waters on the St. Clair River make landfall on to U.S. shoreline. The vessel dropped off three passengers who then got into a waiting vehicle. Collaborative efforts between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement partners resulted in the arrest of the driver of the vessel after he returned to Canada.
Visiting New Location of Port Huron Farmers Market
After 16 years at Vantage Point, the City of Port Huron Farmers Market settles into its first season on Merchant Street, near the Port Huron Yacht Club. Check out the location via drone and meet the people making the market happen. [Sponsored by Bluewater.org]
BWAT offering free rides for Blue Water fest
It’s just become a little easier to get to and from family night and boat night thanks to Blue Water Area Transit. The local transportation agency is providing free rides to and from the festival footprint both Thursday and Friday from 4pm to midnight. There will be a shuttle service that will be running from Desmond Landing to the Blue Water Transit Center. Festival goers are encouraged to park for free at Desmond Landing and then take the bus to the transit center. Fares will also be waived on all routes during those times, For more information, visit bwbus.com.
Port Huron prepares for a parade
Wednesday’s Rotary International Day Parade is the official kick off to this year’s Blue Water Fest. The parade will begin at Huron and Glenwood Avenue, continue south through the downtown business district, and turn east on Court Street to the disbanding area. Staging and check in will be on Pine Grove Avenue between Erie Street and Glenwood. In honor of the 100th running of the Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race, this year’s parade theme is titled “All Hands On Deck – A Century of Sailing”.
SC4 among other community colleges to offer free tuition
PORT HURON — St. Clair County Community College will now offer free tuition thanks to the state's new school aid budget. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently highlighted the new school aid budget, which allows every high school graduate to earn their associates degree or skills certificate from an in-district community college tuition-free. This budget will save more than 18,000 students up to $4,800 a year.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. The Speaker Township Board of Trustees adopted some amendments to two ordinances. The changes that were adopted were the zoning ordinance regarding amended regulations for wind energy conversion facilities. Altogether there are 17 changes made to the zoning ordinance. The...
Here's who won best French fry in the Blue Water Area
It was a close race, but What The Fry has been voted as the top spot for French fries in the Blue Water Area. More than 2,800 votes were cast for residents' favorite fry spots in the area in celebration of National French Fry Day. What The Fry earned nearly 46% of the votes.
St. Clair County Community College offers youth summer camps
St. Clair County Community College is offering a variety of summer camps, ranging from esports to galaxy STEM camps. “This is the chance for students of all ages to take part in innovative learning opportunities and unforgettable sports coaching,” college officials said in a news release. “We have received...
'Spirit of Port Huron' needs nominations to continue
PORT HURON — Port Huron is accepting nominations for the "Spirit of Port Huron Awards," hoping to continue a decades-long tradition of celebrating local leaders. “I know there’s a lot of very worthy people in the city of Port Huron that should get a nomination for one of these categories,” Repp said during a council meeting.
Gestamp Expansion Receives State Incentives, Grant for Expansion
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Alex Rossman for the information in this story.) The Michigan Strategic Fund recently approved three State Essential Services Assessment (SESA) exemptions and a Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) grant to Gestamp, a multinational group that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for leading automotive manufacturers.
Cora Rattew – Fan Club 7.12.24
Cora Rattew from Port Huron is the latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club – congratulations, Cora! As an official new club member, Cora will get some custom station gear to sport, courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you’d like to be featured online as a fan club member and pick up your own cool swag, CLICK HERE for your chance to win!
Repeat Sex Offender From Michigan Sentenced to 40 Years After Offenses Against a Child in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK—Jeremy Robert Ward, a registered sex offender from Michigan, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Thursday. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker. Ward...
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