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In today's newsletter:
- Do you know anything that could help find this missing Port Huron man?
- How did Port Huron’s deep freeze derail Amtrak’s Blue Water schedule?
- How three new grants could reshape Port Huron’s neighborhood parks
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Lights Trolley Tour and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, temps: high: 38, low: 28.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Family offers $5K reward to find missing Samuel Anthony Serra (manisteenews.com) — Port Huron residents are being asked to help find Samuel Anthony Serra, a local man missing since December 2024, with his family now offering a $5,000 reward for information. He previously lived on 15th Street in Port Huron, was known in nearby counties, and was last seen driving a red 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 
2. Winter woes plague some Amtrak trains in Midwest (trains.com) — If you rely on Amtrak’s Blue Water out of Port Huron, recent subzero temperatures have caused serious delays, including one departure leaving three and a half hours late after equipment sat overnight in the cold. The story also tracks how extreme weather and freight issues disrupted other Midwest and Western routes, from Chicago departures to the California Zephyr and Empire Builder.
3. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommends several Thumb area recreation development projects for funding (sanilacbroadcasting.com) — Port Huron could see major upgrades at Knox, Sanborn, and Lakeside parks thanks to three recommended $250,000 state recreation grants for 2026. The projects would add park development, new restrooms, and accessible play features, pending approval by the Michigan Legislature and governor.
4. Stateside: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 (michiganpublic.org) — Port Huron listeners tuning to 91.3 FM are part of a new Michigan-focused podcast special that digs into quirky statewide questions. The show explores why residents are called “Michiganders,” the real costs of rescues at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and what makes Michigan such a hotspot for black squirrels, with historians, rangers, and researchers weighing in.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Port Huron Museum, 1115 6th St, Port Huron
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Girls Basketball Game @ Home vs Central
Holland Woods Middle School Port Huron, MI 48061
4:00 pm -
Marysville Community Fund Grant Give Away
Marysville High School , 555 East Huron Boulavard , Marysville
7:00 pm -
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Port Huron Museum , 1115 6th St , Port Huron
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Richmond Girls Varsity Basketball @ Yale
Yale High School , 247 School Dr , Yale
7:30 pm -
FUNtional Fitness - Senior Fitness Class
Richmond, MI Calendar , 36164 Festival , Richmond
9:30 am -
Senior Exercise
Richmond, MI Calendar , 35200 Division Road , Richmond
10:00 am -
2660040 - Basketball 3-4 Schlehuber
Richmond Community Schools , 68399 S Forest Avenue , Richmond
5:00 pm -
Marine City Mariners vs Eastpointe Shamrocks
Marine City High School , 1085 Ward St , Marine City
5:30 pm -
Adult Book Club
Richmond, MI Calendar , 35200 Division Road , Richmond
6:30 pm -
The RiverPlace Market
RiverPlace Art Pavilion , 170 S Water St , Marine City
4:00 pm -
Pocket Paintings
The Painted Toad, LLC , 312 S Water St Ste 2 , Marine City
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have this little cutie , I've been trying to find a home for since Halloween.
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- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Port Huron. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Port Huron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Huron here.
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