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Coffee in hand, Port Huron? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Friday's game? Stop by this free Port Huron tailgate.
  • Which Prowlers players are missing before the McMorran home opener?
  • How turmoil at the county health department could affect your care.

Also on today's calendar: Storytime - Port Huron and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Faith & Blue Tailgate to bring community together in Port Huron (bnd.com) — Port Huron families are invited to a free Faith & Blue Tailgate at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 9, running 5 to 7:30 p.m. before the Cousino–Port Huron High football game. You can grab hot dogs and desserts, meet local police and other law enforcement partners, and connect with area faith and community groups from across the Blue Water region.
   

2. Prowlers Address Players Not at Training Camp (oursportscentral.com) — Port Huron hockey fans get an early look at the Prowlers' training camp situation, with several rostered players either retiring or expected to join camp soon. The team is gearing up for its home opener at McMorran Place on Friday, Oct. 23 against the Indiana Sentinels, with discounted advance tickets available online.
   

3. Dysfunction rocks county health dept. at center of Michigan MAHA movement (bridgemi.com) — St. Clair County's health department, based in Port Huron, is embroiled in a growing clash between its medical director and nurses over alleged harassment, retaliation, and conservative public-health policies. Local staff say the turmoil is driving resignations and affecting services like vaccines, while county leaders reject an independent investigation and instead push performance monitoring and possible workplace training.
   

4. Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going? (themanchestermirror.com) — A shuttered Port Huron medical office symbolizes wider questions about how Michigan is spending $173 million in new federal funding meant to transform rural health care. State officials say most money goes to local partners, but rural hospital leaders and lawmakers argue too little reaches frontline facilities and that public reporting on grants remains confusing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Might keep this one for myself lol.
    Going to put it on a tumbler soon as I figure that part out. (Nextdoor Big Red)
  • D. Diversified Services posted a job opening for Machine Operator / Production Worker 1st Shift in Port Huron. Apply here.
  • Menards, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Order Pick Up & Delivery in Port Huron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Huron here.

Ok Port Huron! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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