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Chesterfield Township gets positive audit report
Chesterfield Township has received a positive audit report for the 2023 fiscal year. Pam Hill, a partner at Plante Moran, presented the results of the township’s most recent audit at a July 9 Board of Trustees meeting. She said the firm spent over 500 hours auditing the township’s books and records, and performed a compliance audit related to federal spending.
Stahls holds Autos for Autism fundraiser July 20
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Stahls Automotive Collection will hold its sixth annual Autos for Autism charity fundraiser on July 20. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ted Lindsay Foundation, whose mission is to support research and educational programs focusing on the cause and management of autism spectrum disorder. From...
Macomb County man wins largest ever Fantasy 5 prize from Michigan Lottery
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Macomb County man who plays Fantasy 5 every day finally hit it big – really big. The 56-year-old man who chose to remain anonymous won $963,040 from the Michigan Lottery after matching all numbers in the June 26 drawing on a ticket he bought from Smoker’s Express in New Baltimore.
Trash Bash In Port Huron Is A Unique Community Cleanup And Festival
On July 20th, starting at 11 a.m., Port Huron residents are invited to join a community cleanup day, beginning at the Charles A. Hammond American Legion Post 8. Participants will spend the day filling bags with litter, and those who bring filled bags to the evening event will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
Macomb County police search for 2 men who injured an officer while fleeing from crime scene
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Police in Macomb County are asking for help in finding two men who injured an officer while fleeing from a crime scene. Two of the three men were suspected of shoplifting $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Chesterfield Township Walmart on Monday (July 15) at 11 a.m.
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]
Exploring what hides beneath the St. Clair River with Marko Tomko
Under the sparkling azure waters of the St. Clair River, lies the history of the Port Huron area. Marko Tomko is a diver of 39 years and has explored the river 750 times. He began diving in 1985 when he and his wife went to a Club Med resort in the Bahamas, and he obtained a basic dive certification. Captivated by his experience, he returned to Michigan and received his Open Water Certification. He was drawn to the Sea Snoopers Diving Club, comprised of divers throughout southeast Michigan, and cultivated friendships and dive buddies to explore the Great Lakes.
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Expands Its Facility
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is poised for further expansion after relocating and commissioning ten vacuum furnaces into their current facility. Work has started on on a new 20,000-square-foot building, which will double the current footprint at their Chesterfield, Michigan location. Bob Hill, President of Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, commented,...
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...
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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...
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.
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...
Capac crowned 15U champions
CAPAC — The Capac 15U baseball squad went 3-1 en route to a first-place finish at the Imlay City Spartan Classic Rec League Baseball Tournament last week. Capac began their title-producing path Saturday with an 11-2 loss to Imlay City. Later that day, Capac bounced back with a 13-5...
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]
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!
School year at a glance: When does your school district close for breaks this year?
Winter break, Spring break and the last day of school are among the many important dates during the school year. But when are they this year?. Although these school districts can be in the same county, they might take different days off for semester breaks. Find your local school district in this list to find the right dates.
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...
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...
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...
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