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Hi Port Huron! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Port Huron workers are rallying for Eden's rare-disease care
  • Can Port Huron stay perfect in this week's MAC Blue showdown?
  • Planning a spooky night out? Consider this 1920s silent-film speakeasy

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eden's Day rallies support for Fort Gratiot toddler with rare disease (bnd.com) — A Fort Gratiot family with deep ties to Port Huron employers is getting community support through Eden's Day, an Oct. 28 fundraiser for their toddler's rare skin disease. Held by Motherson's Marysville and Port Huron operations, the effort will raise money for medical travel and care while boosting local awareness of epidermolysis bullosa.
   

2. WISE GUY: Several schools have a chance to clinch this weekend, who will step up? (macombdaily.com) — Port Huron's undefeated football team heads into a major Week 6 showdown at L'Anse Creuse North with the MAC Blue title on the line, while Port Huron Northern hosts Utica in another key conference matchup. The column also urges Michigan coaches, including those in Port Huron, to share stats more reliably with local media.
   

3. The Belfry plans 1920s-themed night around film classic (bnd.com) — A short drive from Port Huron, The Belfry in Carsonville is hosting a 1920s-themed screening of the silent classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" on Oct. 24, complete with live organ score and speakeasy-style costumes. The renovated church-turned-arts-venue is expanding its cultural programming, giving Port Huron–area residents another nearby Halloween-season outing.
   

4. The Busiest Shipping Routes On The Great Lakes (worldatlas.com) — Massive freighters carrying iron ore, coal, and other cargo squeeze past Port Huron through the St. Clair River, one of the Great Lakes' busiest shipping chokepoints. This explainer walks you through how that river, the Soo Locks, Lake St. Clair channels, and other narrow passages keep raw materials moving between Lake Superior, Detroit, and the Atlantic.
   

5. Between Toronto And Detroit Lies Lake Huron's Largest City With Stunning Beaches (explore.com) — Just across the St. Clair River from Port Huron, Sarnia offers Port Huron residents an easy cross‑border escape with Blue Flag beaches, a big waterfront park, and a lively arts scene. The article highlights affordable hotels, family‑friendly attractions, and summer‑perfect weather, making it a practical guide if you're considering a weekend or longer getaway only about an hour from Detroit.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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