Ground News

institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

St. Clair County, Michigan image

News about St. Clair County, Michigan

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about St. Clair County, Michigan, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 107stories have been published about St. Clair County, Michigan which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Untracked bias

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top St. Clair County, Michigan News

Helicopter Flips, Crashes Near Michigan Restaurant

Helicopter Crash · Clay Township

Helicopter Flips, Crashes Near Michigan Restaurant

77% Center coverage: 13 sources

A helicopter crashed outside a restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan, over the weekend after tipping over during a landing attempt.See the Story

Fishers area weekly road construction report

Clay Township · Clay Township

Fishers area weekly road construction report

Now that we are into the early days of July, most major road construction projects are well underway in and around the Fishers area. At this point, the weekly update is mostly ongoing construction, with some localized Fishers projects on the list. With City Hall closed for the July 4th holiday, the report was provided a day early. Here is the weekly road construction report, as provided by the City of Fishers: JULY 4TH FIREWORKS Fishers Parks …Read Article

Winzer Named Grand Marshal

Port Huron · Port Huron

Winzer Named Grand Marshal

The 105th Rotary International Day Parade in Port Huron will honor Nancy Winzer as Grand Marshal. Winzer recently retired after 30 years serving the city, including as Director of Parks and Recreation and Deputy City Manager. She is celebrated for improving local parks with accessible playgrounds and kayak launches. The parade will begin downtown at the corner of Huron and Glenwood on Wednesday…Read Article

Cemetery’s Paupers’ Section Gets a Voice

In Port Huron’s Lakeside Cemetery, nearly 400 people rest in an unmarked paupers’ section, long forgotten by the community. Local resident Erik Wurmlinger is working to change that by researching burial records and connecting with city officials to raise funds for a memorial sign and bench. The city has already cleaned up the area and removed fences blocking access. This hidden part of local…Port Huron · Port Huron Read Article

Domtar Settles PFAS Pollution Case

The Michigan Attorney General has settled a lawsuit with Domtar Industries over toxic “forever chemicals” found near Port Huron. The company’s paper mill sent sludge containing harmful PFAS chemicals to a local composting site on Dove Road, contaminating soil and water beyond state limits. As part of the agreement, Domtar will remove the sludge, investigate water sediment, and pay $300,000…Environment · Port Huron See the Story

Community Foundation gifts Blue Water Allies a permanent space

By Keely Baribeau The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is gifting the historic Atrium Building at 1519 Military Street in downtown Port Huron to Blue Water Allies, a local nonprofit supporting the LGBTQ+ community. After leasing and using the space for the past several years, Blue Water Allies will now call the building its permanent home—a place to foster education, connection, and support. “We originally planned for this former restau…Port Huron · Port Huron Read Article

Latest on Fishers area road construction

With summer in full swing, the Fishers area road construction listing continues to grow. Here is the full listing, as provided by the City of Fishers: SPARK!FISHERS Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect around the downtown Nickel Plate District next week for the Spark!Fishers festival, beginning Tuesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 28. View the full list of closures here.. JULY 4TH FIREWORKS Fishers Parks is proud to offe…Clay Township · Clay Township Read Article

Kids Experience Police Life

On Tuesday, nearly 40 local elementary kids got a firsthand look at police work during the Port Huron Police Department’s Elementary Police Academy. The day included hands-on activities like exploring patrol cars, trying out police gear, and learning fingerprinting. Officers and K9 Zeke showed demonstrations, while kids tackled an obstacle course and met therapy dog Willow. The event was supported…Port Huron · Port Huron Read Article

Marine City Icon Hits the Market

Marine City’s beloved Gar’s Lounge, a local staple since 1978, is officially up for sale. Owner Penny Garwood, who has run the bar since her husband’s passing in 2018, is ready to retire after seven years. Located at 142 Water Street, the spacious 7,000-square-foot bar features three rooms, pool tables, outdoor areas, and a loyal crowd that includes boaters along the St. Clair River.Marine City · Marine City Read Article

New Sculpture on Display at Arizona's Marana Regional Airport

The entrance to Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) in Arizona, now boasts a new public art installation of a sculpture called “Wings Over Marana.” The metal artwork features two stylized AT-6 Texan trainers, recalling the airport’s early days as an auxiliary training field during World War II. Marana is 22 miles northwest of Tucson. “The sculpture was created as part of the Transportation Art By Youth (TABY) program, which funded the project through…Port Huron · Port Huron See the Story

Port Huron Police hosts annual Elementary Police Academy for St. Clair County students

Tuesday was a big day as the Port Huron Police Department proudly hosted their Elementary Police Academy. This one day camp was open to elementary-aged kids from across St. Clair County, with almost 40 children spending the day with School Resource Officers Alex Allen of Port Huron Northern High School, Ashley Marcano of Port Huron High School, Adam Luttrell, and Community Service Officer Sam Baker to get a behind-the-scenes look at police work.…Port Huron · Port Huron Read Article