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Chesterfield, New Baltimore police departments getting upgrades
Local police departments are getting upgrades from a new patrol vehicle and firearms to new employee wellness rooms. The Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously on July 9 to use about $174,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for two purchases requested by the police department. Roughly $32,600 will...
Repairs slated for portion of 21 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township
Road work is set to begin Friday along a portion of 21 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township. Longitudinal joint repair work will be done on 21 Mile Road between Interstate 94 and Jefferson Avenue. The road will remain open to traffic with intermittent flagging operations in place during construction operations, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads.
Have You Heard of Trash the Clown? One Michigan Town Adores Her
Many Michigan cities and towns have individuals they cherish or dislike for one reason or another. One Michigan town adores "Trash the Clown." I grew up in the small town of Holly on the east side of Michigan. Over the years I have been to many cities and towns across the state and have noticed individuals everyone knows of in town even if they don't know them personally. In Holly, it was a man everyone called F.B.I.
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...
Supporting loved ones, community a big draw for Rotary parade
Hundreds of families, visitors and local residents lined the main street through downtown Port Huron Wednesday, as the Rotary International Day Parade got underway. Most kids said their favorite part was collecting candy tossed out by marchers and from floats. But for many others, the annual parade — kicking off...
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.
The Only Town Located in the Michigan Thumb’s Lower Knuckle: Marysville
Here's a little town I found accidentally: Marysville, located in the county of St. Clair, on the shores of the St. Clair River, at the bottom knuckle of Michigan's Thumb. It's the only town in that lower knuckle...sure, others are close, like Smiths Creek and Kimball, but Marysville has 'em beat.
U.S. Border Patrol Thwarts Cross-Border Smuggling Attempt on St. Clair River Near Detroit
Officials have cracked down on a human smuggling operation in Metro Detroit after agents witnessed a boat illegally crossing from Canada into the United States, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. On June 25, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville Station observed the vessel on the St. Clair River as it dropped off three passengers on the U.S. shoreline who then proceeded to quickly get into a waiting car. According to WWJ News Radio, the individuals were swiftly apprehended by the authorities.
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...
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]
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...
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]
Area police officer hit by fleeing vehicle
A Chesterfield Township police officer was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle occupied by a pair of fleeing suspects. Around 11 a.m., three males entered the Walmart store on Marketplace Boulevard and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise, according to police. Walmart loss prevention recognized at least one of the individuals, who has stolen from other area Walmart stores previously, and contacted police while the suspects were leaving the store.
Marine City hires new DPW superintendent
The Marine City Commission voted unanimously on July 11 to hire Aaron Atkinson as superintendent of the city’s Department of Public Works. Retired DPW Superintendent Jeffrey Schmidt, who had a part-time, as-needed employment agreement approved at the commission’s June 20 meeting, came forward during the public comment portion of the meeting to speak.
‘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...
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...
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...
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!
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