The Port Huron Civic Theater is putting together its second annual production of the musical "Rock of Ages."
The show is set to appear on May 16 and 17 at the McMorran Theater in downtown Port Huron
to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip," Thomas Sudia
The musical follows a young woman from a small town and a wannabe rockstar in Los Angeles who meet amid a community conflict over plans to demolish the Sunset Strip to give the city a "clean" image
The show will be Port Huron Civic Theater's second major performance for 2025 after debuting "Mary Poppins Jr." in March
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Port Huron Civic Theater originally performed "Rock of Ages" in 2024
and chose to bring it back this year due to the success and popularity of their previous performances
"Rock of Ages" is a tribute to 1980s Rock-and-roll
Classic songs performed by the theater group with a live band include "We Built this City," "The Final Countdown" and "Don't Stop Believin." The original play debuted in Los Angeles in 2005
A movie based on the play was released in 2012 produced by Warner Bros
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Prices range from $18 to $20 for seats in the back half of the theater and $24 for seats in the front half
The play features some adult themes and language
and may not be appropriate for young children
Contact Johnathan Hogan at jhogan@gannett.com
SPRINGFIELD — South Dakota needs a new prison
How large it ought to be or where are open questions
but a work group appointed to “reset” discussions on a new men’s prison agreed on that much Tuesday during the second of its four planned meetings
State Attorney General Marty Jackley sat silent through more than four hours of testimony and public comment before asking his fellow members of “Project Prison Reset” to support a replacement for the penitentiary
the 144-year-old quartzite monolith in Sioux Falls known as “The Hill.”
group members had reviewed a dozen potential sites for a new prison
submitted by landowners through a request for information
They’d also sat through presentations on mental health and occupational programming at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield
heard from city residents on the medium security facility’s value to the Bon Homme County city of 1,900
and had reassured those residents that it would remain a part of the Department of Corrections’ long-term facility plans regardless of what happens with the penitentiary
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citing the case of a correctional officer killed by two inmates in 2011 as evidence of the dangers presented by the status quo
The unanimous vote in favor of Jackley’s motion answers the first of three questions posed in the executive order from Gov. Larry Rhoden that created the group
the group is meant to deliver recommendations on how large a prison is needed and where to put it
using the results of a consultant’s report on the state’s existing facilities as a guide
More: Rhoden selects Huron senator to serve as judge in Third Circuit
Tony Venhuizen was appointed to lead Project Prison Reset after the legislative rebuffing
Venhuizen said he agrees with Jackley on the need
but pointed out that the group’s schedule envisioned a review of the consultant’s report before answering any of the questions posed to it
But “if you feel that we already know enough to answer the first question,” he said
Just one work group member suggested otherwise
Dell Rapids Republican Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, who announced a 2026 run for governor last week
tried unsuccessfully to convince the group to hold off on supporting a replacement
Hansen and his announced running mate, Canton Republican Rep. Karla Lems, were vocal opponents of the 1,500-bed plan that failed during the legislative session. Hansen pointed to a presentation on Springfield’s Governor’s House program from earlier in the afternoon
Inmates who build those affordable housing units are less likely to return to prison
Why not explore options for reducing repeat offenses through programming before committing to new facilities
“Before we go jumping into whether we need a new prison
Maybe it’s part of that report – I would presume it is – what are other states doing?”
“we’ve got 365 more people than we’re supposed to” in the building
“Even if you disagree with a few of these members on the panel and say ‘I still think The Hill’s still viable,’ etcetera
we’ve still got to find room for 365 more people,” Karr said
A former inmate who testified Tuesday said he spent time there and at the Federal Correctional Institution of Leavenworth in Kansas
“The Hill is functional,” said Paul Cooper
I completely disagree with the fact that it needs to be rebuilt.”
a former penitentiary warden who lobbied lawmakers to vote down the 1,500-bed proposal
told South Dakota Searchlight that The Hill is functional if maintained
the now-former warden who took the job upon Weber’s retirement
called the building “beautiful” in a recent interview with The Scouting Report podcast
Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead offered a different take on Tuesday
“I don’t need a consultant to tell me that place is a pit,” Milstead said
“I would not want my son or daughter working there.”
Hansen and Lems ultimately joined every other member of the task force in supporting Jackley’s motion
Milstead spoke up in favor of consultation with neighbors during the earlier discussions on possible sites
The state got 12 pitches from landowners for possible sites through its request for information
Another eight were in the Sioux Falls area
including near the Lincoln County cities of Canton and Worthing and in the Sioux Falls development park that’s home to the city’s Amazon distribution center
The former Citibank campus just north of the current penitentiary was also offered up as an option
and multiple work group members toured that site recently
Ryan Brunner, a policy adviser for Rhoden, presented the proposals on a spreadsheet and noted that some arrived as recently as Monday evening
is to fill in the spreadsheet with details on each site’s cost
serviceability for utilities and other factors in the coming weeks
“Is there some way you can put in there what the neighbors think?” Milstead said
“Some of these are in places where homes are going in nearby.”
Brunner said that will be a consideration for any site
as would issues like proximity to 100-year floodplains or interstates and workforce availability
The consultant hired to study the state’s needs can fully study three sites once the group narrows its options
Venhuizen said he doubts neighbors will be silent
Opposition from those who live near the initially proposed Lincoln County site – which is still on the table as an option for the work group – spoke up quickly
“We put this list out yesterday,” Venhuizen said
“I’m sure we’ll know what the neighbors think in pretty short order.”
The locations submitted to Project Prison Reset:
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and Commercial segment is focused on serving industries and organizations facing disruption and regulatory change
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The Huron-Perth Flag Football League is sticking with what works
Article content“Part of it is the approach and positivity of the league,” league co-founder Dave Levinson said
“We’re getting comments from players and parents about how positive the experience is for the kids and how it’s super uplifting
and coaches are taking that message and filtering it to players
comprising 10 teams that played from mid-September to early November
Fast forward six months and the NFL Flag-sponsored league
which kicked off its spring season two weeks ago
has around 140 players from Huron and Perth counties and 14 teams in three age divisions
word of mouth and people spreading the word,” Levinson said
“It’s a different atmosphere (from other sports)
and the kids are looking for that other atmosphere in the things they do.”
More coaches and referees have also made the league stronger
“The extra people there to help with the kids is awesome,” Levinson said
“They’re also good quality coaches and people
and that’s the most important piece because it makes the league what it is — it’s coaches and players and how they interact and how they treat their players and opposing players.”
The eight-week spring season will end before kids finish school
which Levinson believes is another element that has contributed to the league’s rapid growth
Most teams spend 90 minutes on the field once a week
with half of that time dedicated to practice
The split tilts more toward gameplay as players get more experience on the gridiron
“It seems to be working for families,” Levinson said
“We’re happy with where we’re at for the spring considering there’s baseball and soccer
so we’re expecting a bigger jump for fall (registration).”
Growing sponsorship has helped the league keep costs down
plus add perks like bigger speakers for the fields
Players are recognized with weekly MVP honours
“We post on social media and get a video reel with music
We’re trying to do all of that to keep it a positive
The league will host Community Day on May 31 during its usual Saturday morning slate of games to celebrate current and past sponsors while offering raffles
“It’s important for us to instil in kids a sense of community,” Levinson said
so we want to help the community that helps us
The league has the potential to double in the coming years
which could also mean tighter age brackets and tournaments with nearby NFL Flag and provincial leagues
“We won’t put any limitations on where it goes.”
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Kevin Steinke has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors
primarily driven by Huron Consulting’s strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025
The company’s revenue before reimbursements increased by 11.2% year-over-year
surpassing both the firm’s and consensus estimates
This growth was largely attributed to the robust performance of the Healthcare segment
which saw significant organic growth despite a recent business line divestiture.Additionally
the Education and Commercial segments also contributed to the positive results
with the latter benefiting from the acquisition of AXIA Consulting and a rebound in digital transformation services
Huron’s adjusted EBITDA and EPS both exceeded expectations
with the latter benefiting from a tax-related gain
combined with favorable guidance for 2025 and an increased price target of $173
underpin Steinke’s optimistic outlook and Buy rating for Huron Consulting’s stock
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 65 insiders
corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock
This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of HURN in relation to earlier this year
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Huron Consulting Group (HURN, Financial) recently received a price target boost from Barrington Research
which increased its target from $167 to $173
This decision comes in the wake of Huron's impressive first-quarter results
Revenue before reimbursements surpassed both the firm's and analysts' expectations
the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 stood at $1.68
significantly overtaking Barrington's projection of $1.14 and the consensus estimate of $1.16
The company maintains an 'Outperform' rating
reflecting a strong position following these positive financial outcomes
Based on the consensus recommendation from 5 brokerage firms, Huron Consulting Group Inc's (HURN, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.4
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript
CLINTON – A new enrichment program is providing opportunities for creative youth in Huron County
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe Banding Together enrichment program will provide youth from grades 7-9 from across Huron County with opportunities to learn a variety of instruments over the course of six weeks
The intensive program will teach all young students how to play brass
The program runs Thursday evenings from 7 p.m
from May 15 to June 19 in the Central Huron secondary school music room
“We are excited to offer this program to young people because studying music instills discipline
creative thinking and collaboration in young people,” said co-ordinator Spencer tenHag
“It is important for youth to have these foundational skills because they apply to life
The experience students can gain through making music is valuable not just for life but also for employment.”
and the program is led by Western University bachelor of music education student tenHag
Brock University bachelor of child and youth studies student Savannah Rutledge and Central Huron music teacher Aaron Neeb
“It is important for young people to have creative outlets,” Rutledge said
“It is incredibly valuable for young people to cultivate meaningful relationships with each other prior to and during high school
Our hope is that we can help build these positive relationships through creating music.”
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Huron High School has turned to Daktronics to design
and install LED display upgrades inside Huron Arena as well as outside at Tiger Stadium
The installation inside the arena was completed late in February and features the largest LED video display in a high school setting in South Dakota
The Tiger Stadium project will be completed later this spring
“Our scoreboard upgrades had an immediate impact on the athlete and fan experience at our games,” says Scott DeBoer
“There are unlimited opportunities to engage fans and develop student capacity by making them a part of the production and operational processes.”
“The Huron School District takes great pride in celebrating the Tigers’ achievements,” adds Huron School District Superintendent Kraig Steinhoff
“Recent upgrades to the scoreboards and displays at Huron Arena and Tiger Stadium will allow us to leverage the latest technology to showcase our students during events
These enhancements will enrich the experience for fans by highlighting our students and their accomplishments
“The Huron Community consistently supports our schools
This unwavering support enables us to strive for excellence in all areas
these five displays provide all the game-day video
graphics and information fans expect with excellent image clarity and contrast from a tight 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing
They are each capable of variable content zoning allowing them to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones of content including live video
up-to-the-minute statistics and game information
“The opportunity to upgrade the Huron Arena with brand-new Daktronics LED video boards is a game changer for the facility
fans and sponsors,” says Daktronics Sales Representative Kyle Kraemer
“These state-of-the-art displays will enhance the in-game experience by providing crystal clear visuals
dynamic animations and engaging content that brings a new level of excitement to every event
“This investment not only modernizes the Huron Arena but also strengthens the ability to host premier competitions and community gatherings
ensuring the arena remains a top-tier venue for years to come!”
a long ribbon display measuring roughly 3 feet high by 74 feet wide and three scorers tables each measuring roughly 2.5 feet high by 10 feet wide surround fans in the game-day atmosphere
These displays also feature 3.9-millimeter pixels pacing and the scorers tables can be organized in any configuration to meet the needs of Huron Arena and all the events they may host
Keeping visitors and fans immersed in the action and informed around the arena
A total of 26 LCDs were installed as vomitory displays above entrances and exits to the main seating bowl while the upper west
upper east and ticket window locations received two LCDs each
Similar to the indoor video displays at the arena
this display features the same variable content zoning capability to accommodate the needs of this venue and the additional events it may hold
a fixed-digit scoreboard will be installed to share all the expected information for football games
Delay of game clocks and two backlit identification panels will also be installed to ensure all of Huron’s game-day needs are achieved
Daktronics also included a complete Show Control solution
This control system provides a combination of display control software
data integration and playback hardware that forms a powerful yet user-friendly production solution
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ALPENA – Next up in the Sanctuary Lecture Series is An Ancient World Beneath Lake Huron at 6 p.m
May 16 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena
Take a journey back in time to learn about archaeological sites that are thousands of years old
Lemke has been working on underwater sites in the Great Lakes
One of those research projects is the Alpena-Amberley Ridge
where 9,000-year-old archaeological sites have been discovered
tell us more about the prehistoric inhabitants of the Great Lakes region than we knew before
This free community lecture will outline the research that has been done underwater in Lake Huron — and in virtual reality
Lemke will also discuss what’s next for underwater archaeology in the Great Lakes
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Larry Rhoden announced Friday he’s seeking nominations for a new lawmaker to represent District 22 in eastern South Dakota after he appointed Sen
to serve as a judge in the state’s Third Circuit
Wheeler was serving his third term as a state senator after he was first elected in 2020
He served as chair of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee this session and vice chair of the Government Operations and Audit Committee and the State Affairs Committee
He was also a member of the Judiciary and Legislative Procedure committees
Wheeler will replace retiring Judge Greg Stoltenburg
The Third Circuit consists of the counties of Beadle
it will be my job to apply the law fairly and equally,” Wheeler said in a news release
“without regard for politics or personal beliefs.”
Rhoden said he believes Wheeler will “represent the judicial branch with the same integrity
master’s and law degrees from the University of South Dakota before returning to his hometown of Huron
He is married with three children and a partner at the Blue
To submit a nomination for the open state Senate seat in District 22, email ryan.brunner@state.sd.us by May 16
Nominations should include the candidate’s name
cover letter and letters of recommendation
EXETER – Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with South Huron Hospital during Discovery Week 2025
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFor the past 27 years, as part of Discovery Week, all first-year medical students at Western have participated in immersive one-week placements in health-care settings across Southwestern Ontario.
During their placements at South Huron Hospital in Exeter, medical students will be exposed to teamwork and collaboration within a non-urban setting and will have opportunities to discover all the community has to offer.
“We are incredibly grateful for the continued collaboration with partners who welcome our medical students into their communities and provide them with unparalleled first-hand experiences,” said Dr. Victor Ng, assistant dean of distributed education with Schulich Medicine and Dentistry. “Together, we’re training and inspiring a cohort of physicians who are eager and prepared to practise in small and mid-sized communities across Ontario.”
From June 2 to June 5, Schulich medical students are welcomed as temporary members of the Exeter community, giving them the opportunity to meet patients, experience the unique health-care systems and interact with colleagues, getting a fulsome experience of what a day in the life of a local health-care provider looks like in Exeter.
During Discovery Week 2025, more than 190 Schulich Medicine students will be placed in more than 30 participating communities from Windsor to Owen Sound.
“Through Discovery Week, Schulich medical students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for rural regional medicine and health-care providers,” said Dr. Ng. “Many return to practise in the communities they trained in.”
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The city of Port Huron will hold a public meeting on May 13 to discuss the city's proposed budget for 2025-26 and its Capital Improvement Plan
Port Huron City Manager James Freed discussed the budget during Monday's city council meeting
giving a presentation that set the proposed operating budget at $143,870,505
Freed said he had to cut $2.4 million in additional funding requested by city departments
Those cuts are not from the departments' previous year budgets
Freed's presentation broke down the budget by category
with the biggest costs being the wastewater fund at $38,729,322
followed by the general fund at $34,839,960
Many of the economic pressures affecting city residents have also affected the city budget
noting both fire trucks and the fuel needed to run them have become more expensive
From earlier this month: Superintendent: Port Huron Schools not out $497K in federal funding
Financial impact story from March: Port Huron City Council requests grants to fund Black River Canal repairs, parks and more
which went up 17% in the past year and are expected to continue to rise
"We are forced to deliver services within these realities of the economy and the budget constraints," Freed said
Freed also said the general fund may be affected by ongoing salary negotiations
He said the city has had to increase pay for police officers and firefighters to remain competitive
and that the city is still negotiating salaries with six employee unions
Mayor Anita Ashford asked Freed about the cuts he made to balance the budget
Fred said he had to deny an extra $400,000 in spending to the police budget and $300,000 to the fire department as part of his efforts to balance the city budget
Freed said he chose the cuts strategically with the intention that most residents wouldn't feel the effects in their daily lives
"The thing about government is government continuously grows
so you're trying to cut the growth of government
the rate at which government grows," Freed said
"A lot of (those cuts) were restructuring of administrative and command staff."
The public meeting on the budget will begin at 6 p.m
in Conference Room 408 of the Municipal Office Center
Contact Johnathan Hogan at jhogan@gannett.com
Huron-Clinton Metroparks is willing to sell — for $5 — the Flat Rock Dam and a portion of adjoining Huron River bottomlands to either the city of Flat Rock or Huron Township
Metroparks posted the offer to its website
as well as separate letters sent Friday to Huron Township Supervisor Kelly Trombly and the township board
and Flat Rock Mayor Steven Beller and City Council members
with partners and using federal grant money
since 2022 has studied ways to potentially improve habitat around the more than 500-foot Flat Rock and smaller nearby Huroc dams and improve upstream fish passage
Identified options include keeping the dams more or less as-is but working to improve fish passage; a partial removal of the dams and a rock ramp construction that allows fish to move but maintains close to current water elevations; or removal of the dams altogether
which would drain levels of the long-standing 250-acre impoundment behind the dam by about 10 feet and expose large amounts of currently submerged bottomland
Though no final decision on any option is close
the idea of the dam removal and loss of much of the impoundment led community members to be increasingly active in their opposition
Residents' lives have been built around the water body behind the dam
when Henry Ford built the dam for hydropower to his car lamp plant in Flat Rock
The dam feasibility study has provided multiple opportunities for public and stakeholder input
Metroparks spokeswoman Danielle Mauter said
"A common theme we have heard is a consistent desire for more local control in the decision-making around the future of the dam," she said
this move is really about listening to that feedback we have received."
Huron-Clinton Metroparks manages 13 large parks and more than 25,000 acres of woods
water and recreational facilities across five southeastern Michigan counties: Wayne
"We do take a regional look at the Metroparks with all of the five counties that we serve," Mauter said
this (dam sale offer) feels like an opportunity and way to bring that decision-making a little more local."
More: Potential removal of Flat Rock dam on Huron River has communities nearby concerned
Beller and Trombly did not immediately return Free Press messages seeking comment Friday afternoon
would not only be taking over the dam and bottomlands but the responsibility for maintaining the dam and potential liabilities arising from it
Metroparks' letter to both local governments notes that the Flat Rock dam is designated as a high hazard potential dam by the Michigan Department of Environment
Great Lakes and Energy's Dam Safety Division
" 'High hazard potential' indicates a dam located in an area where a failure may cause serious damage to critical infrastructure
or where failure could cause potential loss of life," the Metroparks letters to Huron Township and the city of Flat Rock state
The letter further notes that the most recent inspection of the Flat Rock dam found it in fair condition
it will continue to degrade over time," the Metroparks letters to the local governments state
we feel it is our responsibility as the owners of the Flat Rock Dam to be proactive in the management of the dam and have as much information about future alternatives as possible to make decisions and to budget for future needs
That is why we are currently conducting the feasibility study around this dam."
More: Trump budget document points to ending federal role in Great Lakes science by next year
The feasibility study will continue to its conclusion
with a next step being a public forum slated for sometime in June to go through questions and answers from earlier public engagements
"Regardless of the outcome of the sale and transfer
we will still complete the feasibility study," she said
"We feel it’s really important to have as much information and data as we can to make future decisions regarding the dam."
Contact Keith Matheny: kmatheny@freepress.com
Hundreds of people lined up under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron Saturday as part of the "Bridge of Friendship" events held throughout the state
Some who showed up wanted to show their support for Canada amid fraying relations with the United States due to tariffs
while others were there to protest the rhetoric from President Donald Trump
including his discussions on making the U.S.'s northern neighbor a state
And some just wanted to protest the president in general after more than three months in office
The event was one of three held across Michigan at bridges connecting the state to Canada
The other events were held at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and the International Bridge in Sault Ste
an organization of Upper Peninsula residents
worked with the Lake Superior branch to arrange the gathering
The United States has placed a 10% tariff on goods from Canada since the beginning of April
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canada
but later walked back tariffs on some items coming from Canada
a Marquette native who was born in Port Huron
said the organization decided to act because they felt Canada had been unfairly targeted by tariffs and Trump's insistence the country become the 51st U.S
when the rhetoric was so severe regarding their sovereignty
saying everything from "Hands off Canada" to "Down with tariffs." A few had American and Canadian flags
and flags that combined both country's flags as one
who joined the protest with his mother Geri
said he felt it was important to support Canada due to the years of friendship between the two countries
"I think we have to look out for our neighbors," Marcello Asaro said
"We need to remember who helped us in our times of need."
Several of those present at the Bridge of Friendship gathering said they had friends and family who live in Canada
and that the tariffs have affected those relationships
was born to Canadian parents and has dual citizenship
Chrysler and GM on both sides of the border
and said the tariffs against Canada were unfair
More: Sarnia mayor wants American flags removed due to Trump's 'economic terrorism'
Thomas said he also wanted to speak up over concerns about the current administration has ignored the constitution in its efforts to deport foreign residents
"You are not the ones who have the almighty power," Thomas said
soil the constitution should still apply to them."
said her niece is married to a Canadian citizen and that her friends and family used to regularly cross the border without incident
and she said she's heard from family that entering the U.S
"You don't treat friends and family this way," Havlicek said
who herself has 18 cousins living in Canada
said it was important for both Canadians and other Americans to see there were people willing to speak out against the president's statements
it doesn't help anything," Fitzgerald said
"When we get together and share our beliefs
marching together is good for our physical and mental health
Editor's Note: This story was modified from its original form to correct a misspelling
Huron-Clinton Metroparks is considering what to do with a nearly century-old dam it owns on the Huron River in Flat Rock — including potentially removing it
But that's an option that has many in the nearby community not willing to go with the flow
The more-than-500-foot Flat Rock Dam was built in the late 1920s by Henry Ford for hydropower generation for his headlamp plant there
the following year sold the dam to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Authority for $25,000
The southeast Michigan parks operator acquired the dam to maintain the approximately 250-acre water impoundment behind it and adjoining natural areas for recreational use
Generations have since built a life around the impoundment
a councilwoman for the city of Rockwood just downriver from Flat Rock and the dam
are the first significant barrier to fish traveling upstream from Lake Erie
Though a fish ladder was added at the dams in the late 1990
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources still has found that the dams restrict fish passage and limit reproduction for a number of prized sport fish species
Options for the damsA letter from the DNR Fisheries Division to the Metroparks Authority shows DNR officials encouraging the removal of the Flat Rock Dam as far back as November 1984
Huron River Watershed Council and the city of Flat Rock successfully submitted for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Regional Partnership Grant through the congressionally appropriated Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The grant was used to conduct a feasibility study for alternative options for the Flat Rock and Huroc Dams "that would benefit the local community and natural habitats," a report by Public Sector Consultants
The draft feasibility study was released in February
with a local public meeting then held in March
Taking no action on the dams but installing a new fishway.Partially removing the Flat Rock and Huroc dams while maintaining a similar reservoir level
a gradual sloping ramp made of rocks allowing fish to pass freely
would be added at each dam.Full removal of both dams
which would reduce impoundment water levels by about 10 feet
and leave the impoundment more like the river segment farther upstream
either active or passive restoration of the river bottom lands exposed would be part of the plan.A U.S
Fish and Wildlife Service review indicates the potential dam removals would not be expected to cause a significant increase in invasive
sport fish-damaging sea lamprey farther up the Huron River
spokesman for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Huron-Clinton Metroparks spokeswoman Danielle Mauter emphasized that no alternative has been decided upon
"This means that currently there is no proposal to remove the dam," she said
"The step we are on is still the feasibility study
which is only the very first step in complex projects like these."
Residents want to protect lifestyle built around streamAny alternative would still require future study and design phases and would have to comply with permitting requirements from multiple departments and agencies before moving forward
But just the listing of the complete removal of the dams as an option has aroused the passions of many in the community. A Facebook group, "Save the Flat Rock Dam," has 1,200 members
A corresponding petition drive calling for preserving the dams
"Save Flat Rock Dam" signs are showing up on lawns near the impoundment
Grzywacz said she took up the movement and petition after "people were just talking about it and not really taking action." Many of her constituents in Rockwood are just as concerned as those in Flat Rock
"Removal of those dams changes the lifestyles and quality of life dramatically for those living nearby," she said
It's a major concern for all surrounding cities
More: Trump emergency order will expedite permitting process for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel
More: Sea lamprey control efforts slowed during COVID-19. It let the Great Lakes invaders flourish
said she is "firmly opposed to the dam's removal," citing "the significant adverse impacts this decision could have on our residents and the community at large."
Shannon Barrett lives on James Avenue in Flat Rock
and the river as it is was the crucial part of my decision," she said
and we just relax outside with the nature — the swans
All of that is going to be impacted if they do the full removal of this dam."
Through family living elsewhere in Michigan
she has seen dam removals leave behind "a stench wasteland."
Great Lakes and Energy inspection of the Flat Rock Dam listed its condition as "fair."
Use that grant money to maintain the dam."
Community feedback obtained in public meetings in late 2023 and March 6 of this year
and public comments submitted through March 17
will be incorporated into the draft feasibility study
with further public meetings coming this summer
Longhorn beetle discovered during examination of cargo from Romania
— One unlucky--and highly invasive—wood boring bug was intercepted by CBP agriculture specialists at a Port Huron railyard
[Cerambycidae]) was discovered during an inspection of cargo from Romania
and the presence of frass—solid insect waste—was a telltale sign of more robust insect activity
The Monochramus has not been encountered in the Port Huron area since 2021
making more than three years without detection of the destructive invasive species.
“Our nation's agriculture industry is constantly at risk from pests and disease not known to occur in the U.S.,” said Area Port Director Jeffrey Wilson
“This interception by our highly skilled agriculture specialists showcase our continued commitment to safeguarding American agriculture and protecting public health.”
most commonly referred to as longhorn beetles
is a large family which includes both species native to North America and non-native invasive species that can cause significant damage to both hardwood and softwood trees. It is a major concern in North America due to its potential to disrupt forest and urban ecosystems. It can cause significant economic damage by killing valuable shade and park trees
as well as injuring or killing forest trees of economic value
“This discovery underscores the vital role our agriculture specialists play in protecting the nation’s natural resources and economy
The longhorn beetle is a destructive invasive species that threatens our forests and urban landscapes,” said Director of Field Operations Marty Raybon
prevents potential devastation to our hardwood trees and reinforces our commitment to keeping invasive pests from harming our environment and economy.”
The invasive specimens were found amid wood pallets that were stamped in a manner consistent with heat treatment. Because untreated wood packaging material (WPM) poses a significant risk of introducing non-native pest and pathogens to new environments
as outlined by the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention
is the international standard for the safe use and reuse of WPM
While the marking on the WPM appeared to be legitimate
it is suspected that the actual heat treatment process may not have been executed properly
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A previous version of this release mentioned the discovery of an Asian Longhorn beetle
After further review the pest was later confirmed as Longhorn beetle
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Kayla Clarke
OAKLAND COUNTY
– Tribar Technologies pleaded guilty to a criminal discharge in violation of the federal Clean Water Act for releasing a cancer-causing chemical into Huron River in 2022
Hexavalent chromium was released into the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar in July 2022
Contaminated water from the treatment facility was released into the Huron River system
Contact with the chemical can cause numerous health effects through ingestion
Tribar notified the Michigan Department of Environment
and Energy that it had released several thousand gallons of liquid containing 5% hexavalent chromium into the sewer system
The company said it discovered the release in 2022
but believed it could have started a few days prior to the discovery
Officials believed much of the contaminant already made its way through the treatment plant
15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater containing high concentrations of hexavalent chromium was put in a holding tank at the treatment plant in Wixom on July 23
the sole Tribar employee operating the plant wastewater treatment system released about 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater from the holding tank into the wastewater treatment system
Court documents state the employee disabled numerous alarms that would have warned the employee that the wastewater was not sufficiently discharged into the Wixom sanitary sewer system
Previous coverage: Chemical spill on Huron River sparks warnings due to contamination
It’s one of the chemical states of the element chromium
It forms chemical compounds that are colorful
It can also be used as an anticorrosive agent added to paints
Adverse health effects include the following: Occupational asthma
and erosion and discoloration of the teeth
Officials issued a no-contact order on Aug
after the chemical was released into the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom the weekend of July 29
The sewer feeds the Wixom wastewater treatment plant
which discharges to the Huron River system
“MDHHS is lifting its no-contact recommendation for the Huron River based on testing results we have received,” said Elizabeth Hertel
“The collaboration between local and state officials illustrates the strong commitment our state has to the health and safety of Michigan families.”
data showed that chromium levels in the river were below levels of concern for effects on human health
Of 146 water samples collected over 42 miles of the river since the release
hexavalent chromium was detected in three samples
Chromium was found in six of the 146 samples
“Public health and safety are paramount to EGLE’s mission,” said Liesl Clark
“While diligent sampling and testing continue on miles of the Huron River system
along with additional support of communities
the hard work and long hours of EGLE and MDHHS teams have led us to where we are today.”
Read: What is hexavalent chromium? The toxic compound spilled into Huron River, found in I-696 green ooze
Since the chemical spill, Tribar said they have taken numerous measures to ensure that it will never happen again at its facilities.
Tribar installed automated shut-off valves in the wastewater treatment system, as well as a system that can provide remote, real-time information about the wastewater treatment status to Tribar management.
Tribar now operates the wastewater treatment system with three full-time employees, and management has been trained to operate the system if necessary. It has also implemented a new drug-testing policy for wastewater treatment operators upon hiring, and at any time there is reasonable suspicion of drug use.
As part of its plea agreement, Tribar committed to the development, adoption, implementation, and funding of an Environmental Management System and Compliance Program that will apply to all its facilities in Michigan.
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Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN - Free Report) - Analysts at Wedbush decreased their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Huron Consulting Group in a report issued on Wednesday
Ives now expects that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $1.77 for the quarter
down from their previous estimate of $1.79
Wedbush currently has a "Outperform" rating and a $165.00 target price on the stock
The consensus estimate for Huron Consulting Group's current full-year earnings is $6.10 per share
Wedbush also issued estimates for Huron Consulting Group's Q3 2025 earnings at $1.86 EPS
Q3 2026 earnings at $2.23 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $8.51 EPS
Barrington Research lifted their target price on shares of Huron Consulting Group from $167.00 to $173.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday
William Blair reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a research note on Wednesday
Benchmark reissued a "buy" rating and set a $165.00 price objective on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a research report on Wednesday
One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the stock
the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $170.75
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Shares of Huron Consulting Group stock traded up $0.95 during midday trading on Friday
The company's stock had a trading volume of 265,914 shares
The firm has a market capitalization of $2.66 billion
Huron Consulting Group has a 1-year low of $84.87 and a 1-year high of $153.85
a current ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82
The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $143.10 and a 200-day simple moving average of $130.24
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday
The business services provider reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter
topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.52
Huron Consulting Group had a return on equity of 21.51% and a net margin of 5.80%
The firm had revenue of $404.14 million for the quarter
compared to analysts' expectations of $389.27 million
Huron Consulting Group's revenue was up 11.2% on a year-over-year basis
insiders sold 78,239 shares of company stock worth $11,420,861
Corporate insiders own 2.15% of the company's stock
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company
Jennison Associates LLC grew its position in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 4.8% in the fourth quarter
Jennison Associates LLC now owns 601,335 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $74,722,000 after purchasing an additional 27,329 shares during the last quarter
Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in Huron Consulting Group by 0.9% during the 4th quarter
Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 543,236 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $67,503,000 after purchasing an additional 4,946 shares during the period
Sunriver Management LLC grew its holdings in Huron Consulting Group by 10.7% in the 4th quarter
Sunriver Management LLC now owns 486,597 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $60,465,000 after buying an additional 46,968 shares during the last quarter
increased its position in Huron Consulting Group by 16.4% in the 4th quarter
now owns 460,650 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $57,240,000 after buying an additional 64,862 shares during the period
lifted its holdings in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 4.7% during the third quarter
now owns 380,024 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $41,308,000 after buying an additional 17,146 shares during the last quarter
Institutional investors own 93.90% of the company's stock
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Port Huron's first responders are preparing to face off in the Battle of the Badges to raise money for the Arc of St
McMorran Place Arena will be hosting the hockey game that will pit Port Huron's Finest (the Port Huron Police Department) against Port Huron's Bravest (the Port Huron Fire Department) on March 14
The game will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.mcmorran.com
The departments used to host Battle of the Badges every year before it ended more than a decade again
The police and fire departments decided to bring it back in 2024
Last year the police department won the game
earning the right to keep the Battle of the Badges trophy
This year the police will be competing to keep the trophy
while the fire department will be playing to take it from them
"Our fire hockey team hasn’t stopped practicing since last year’s game and they’re ready to out skate the cops," Maddy O'Farrell
the administrative assistant for the Port Huron Fire Department
"I’m confident that my guys are going to pull a win for the fire dept this year
Don’t be surprised if the arena smells like bacon after the cops are cooked."
More: Here's how you can help the St. Clair Police Department buy supplies
More sports: MHSAA girls basketball: District pairings, results for Blue Water Area teams
Port Huron Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Young said the police team was ready to keep the trophy
"They should look at the score from last year," Young said
"We’ll make sure to wrap it up so they get to bed at a reasonable time."
The game will raise funds for The ARC of St
a non-profit organization that advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
health care and housing options are available to them
During the first break 10 children will be invited to shoot toward center ice for the chance to win a custom-made jersey
A raffle will be held to win a jersey and a hockey stick from Red Wings player Tyler Motte
There will also be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds from the raffle will go toward the Blue Water Clubhouse
The event will also feature the Chuck-a-Puck challenge during the second break which attendees can pay $5 for five foam pucks to toss at targets
Attendees can also buy merchandise including shirts
hockey pucks and thundersticks to help raise money for The Arc of St
"It's not just about the goals scored or the saves made
but about coming together for a cause that touches all our hearts," an event description announcing the game stated
Tribar Technologies pleaded guilty to a criminal discharge in violation of the federal Clean Water Act for releasing a cancer-causing chemical into Huron River in 2022
Hexavalent chromium was released into the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar in July 2022
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The Detroit Pistons aren’t the only team getting robbed in the NBA playoffs
as scammers are targeting fans with a new ticket scam
Little Caesars Arena was buzzing with excitement as fans gathered to watch the Pistons lose heartbreakingly to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs
Read more here.
Several Michigan hospitals were named among the best in the country for maternity care
according to this year’s ranking from Newsweek
The annual ranking highlights hospitals across the U.S
that provide exceptional care for patients throughout the pregnancy
Read more here.
A Michigan man thought he was going to faint when he discovered that he won a $6 million lottery prize
purchased his winning $6,000,000 Wealth scratch-off ticket at Najors Liquor & Deli
located at 43903 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights
Read more here.
After a nice and warm start to the week, the active weather returns to the forecast looking ahead into Tuesday with thunderstorm chances.
Our next chance of thunderstorms looks to roll into the region as we work into our Tuesday. High temperatures, much warmer before that cold front rolls through that triggers the thunderstorms. High temperatures heading into the lower 80s by Tuesday afternoon.
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The Huron Arena has received a technological face lift ahead of the post-season basketball slate
the Huron Arena has seen multiple renovations
it still lives up as one of the top basketball venues in the state
“We’re pretty proud of the facility in Huron
and obviously there’s a lot of history to it
We knew it was time to update some scoreboards and felt like with some other things going on in the district
and some growth in the community and district
that it was a good chance for us to take advantage of some of that and really modernize,” said Scott DeBoer
so just bringing it into a modern experience for our kids
while still maintaining some of that nostalgia that people appreciate about the arena
the Huron Arena is most known as being the home of the Huron Tigers
but it was also the home to Huron College/University when that institute was open
The first ever basketball game played in the Huron Arena was an NBA game between the Minneapolis Lakers and the Syracuse Nationals on October 16th of 1952
and it’s still a fan favorite to many schools
The Class B girls have played many state tournaments in Huron
the seven-decade old venue will once again host the state ‘B’ girls' tourney
“[The B tournament] was certainly a huge part of the planning and trying to make sure the timeline all fit to get it done before,” stated DeBoer
there was a lot of urgency really on the process
A committee was put in place to start the process months ago of exploring the potential of upgrading the scoreboard system at the Huron Arena
the school board passed the request as part of a much bigger expansion within the Huron high school and middle school
This upgrade came in at around $1.5 million
It’s all about keeping the history alive while upgrading the fan and player experience
It feels really big and yet people are right on top of you
and yet it’s kind of a grand opening when you come out onto the court,” explained DeBoer about the nostalgia that the Huron Arena has
so it doesn’t take a lot of people to make a lot of noise
Along with the upgrade of the in-house scoreboards
the concourses have also been upgraded to include TV screens
which can be used to display concession prices
a live feed of the game taking place on the court
and more advertising opportunities for the venue
The Huron Arena is in the rotation for the SoDak 16 next month
and it’ll host the 2025 SDHSAA state ‘B’ girls state tournament on March 13-15
Boaters shouldn't be planning to navigate through the Black River Canal anytime soon — even when it is warm and sunny
Port Huron City Manager James Freed said work has halted after cost estimates to shore up the canal and replace the gate came to about $4.5 million
Flood waters from an ice dam on the Black River damaged the Tainter gate structure at the east end of the canal by Lake Huron in late January 2024
Freed said additional challenges to the project include neighboring Port Huron and Fort Gratiot townships declining to help fund the project and lead time and fabrication of the gate taking 20 months
More: Why is the Great Lakes Maritime Center being demolished?
their residents don’t seem to be concerned about the canal," Freed said
He said the city is working with state legislatures on securing state funding for the project
"So we are actively pursuing an appropriation application with the state of Michigan with (Rep
Joe) Pavlov's office and (Sen.) Dan Lauwers…we're very confident we’ll get funded."
The project was originally planned over three phases
The installation of a cofferdam to prevent sand from moving downstream and filling the canal has been completed at a cost of $255,000
"We’ve cauterized the damage…while we reach for our funding solution," he said
which would have included design and fabrication of a new gate and lifting mechanism
Phase three would have included repairs to both sides of the canal banks as flood waters have caused severe erosion creating the probability of catastrophic bank collapse
That cost would also includes seawall installation and armoring of the banks
the city has spent $437,738 so far on the project
Freed said the city can't cover the total cost while there are firetrucks to buy
patrol vehicles to replace and roads to repair
While it is sad news for the boating community
he said he is optimistic funding will be secured later this year
Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new position in Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN - Free Report) in the 4th quarter
according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
The institutional investor bought 14,304 shares of the business services provider's stock
Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC owned about 0.08% of Huron Consulting Group at the end of the most recent quarter
Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in HURN
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its position in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 61.3% during the fourth quarter
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 11,972 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $1,488,000 after buying an additional 4,550 shares during the period
raised its stake in Huron Consulting Group by 20.5% during the 3rd quarter
now owns 395,788 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $42,306,000 after acquiring an additional 67,239 shares in the last quarter
Aigen Investment Management LP acquired a new position in Huron Consulting Group during the 4th quarter worth $211,000
increased its holdings in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 9.0% during the fourth quarter
now owns 79,095 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $9,828,000 after purchasing an additional 6,521 shares during the period
raised its stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 29.6% during the fourth quarter
now owns 101,041 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $12,555,000 after purchasing an additional 23,059 shares in the last quarter
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.90% of the company's stock
Shares of NASDAQ HURN traded up $1.49 during trading on Monday
The company had a trading volume of 139,388 shares
The company has a market cap of $2.67 billion
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82
a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 1.61
The business's 50-day moving average is $143.09 and its 200 day moving average is $129.95
has a 52 week low of $84.87 and a 52 week high of $153.85
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday
The business services provider reported $1.68 EPS for the quarter
beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.52
The business had revenue of $404.14 million during the quarter
compared to the consensus estimate of $389.27 million
Huron Consulting Group's revenue was up 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year
the business posted $1.23 earnings per share
Equities research analysts predict that Huron Consulting Group Inc
will post 6.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year
Barrington Research boosted their price objective on Huron Consulting Group from $167.00 to $173.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday
Truist Financial raised their target price on Huron Consulting Group from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday
One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company's stock
Huron Consulting Group has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $170.75
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Insiders have sold a total of 78,239 shares of company stock valued at $11,420,861 over the last ninety days
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PORT HURON — Rosters change rapidly in professional hockey
the 25-year-old is already playing for his fourth team
Millette already knows what it's like to relocate
having been on the move for most of his adult life
Because he's found something special with the Port Huron Prowlers
"This season has been awesome," Millette said
they had played a few games and I was a late add
(The transition) was very welcoming from the boys and family-like
it was easy to have someone come in who's ready to work and provide something to the team."
The forward has provided Port Huron with the best season of his young career
Entering the semifinals of the Federal Prospects Hockey League playoffs
which begin Friday at home against Binghamton
37 assists and 59 points in 46 games for the Prowlers this year
dynamic hockey player," said Prowlers forward Matt Graham
adding someone like that was a huge get ..
his vision is probably the best thing he has
He sees the game at a higher level than most."
"Reggie really raises the players around him," said defenseman Alex Johnson
"He's helped guys see the ice better and see the plays that he was seeing in his head
He's just allowed us to become a better hockey team."
Millette has become a favorite among Prowlers fans
Reggie" broke out in McMorran Arena after his shootout goal gave Port Huron a 2-1 win over the Motor City Rockers
"He's played a few different places," Graham said
"But I think becoming a fan favorite has really made him feel like this is home
It's allowed him to be more comfortable and get acclimated better."
Millette hasn't always had those luxuries — be it in hockey or in life
His journey to the professional rank is as remarkable as it is rare
there aren't many Black hockey players in the sport
hockey might've been the last thing on Millette's mind while growing up in Jacksonville
His early years were marked by constant upheaval and uncertainty
"You saw some things that you shouldn't see as a kid," Millette said
"Some experiences that make you into an adult pretty quick
I was sheltered from what (my family) could shelter me from
I was able to play with my friends outside and things like that
I just moved from house to house trying to be a kid."
MORE: 'Here for us': Fans cherish Port Huron Prowlers amidst 10th anniversary season
He spent the next three years shifting back and forth between Indiana and Florida
It was there where a 9-year-old Millette — while searching for something to do — found his love for hockey
"My grandma took me skating with my sister
because (my sister) was a figure skater," Millette said
"I used to just watch her practices and stuff
"I played my first hockey game with speed skates," Millette said
"I remember being the only guy with really long blades
But I'm still out here playing and I'm enjoying it.'
But what happened a year later captured his imagination
there was a Black (professional) hockey player," Millette said
Thomas played center for the Fort Wayne Komets during their days in the International Hockey League
Millette had seen Black players on television before
But watching Thomas live at a Komets game — and meeting him afterward — was something totally different
"That was the first Black player in person that I met," Millette said
as he gradually forged his own path through the sport
after committing to play at American International College (AIC)
Millette realized something — he might be the Leo Thomas for the next generation of Black hockey players
"It brought light to the fact that there are other people
it's been more of a thing (that I've thought about)."
He joined AIC in time for the 2021-22 season as a 21-year-old freshman
"I aged out of (junior hockey)," Millette said
I was 21 and a couple seniors were like 25
it was very hard to make the lineup my freshman year
Because we had an overlay of guys from the year before that took a COVID year."
When the pandemic shuttered the sports world
the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to the athletes who were affected
"The biggest challenge was just the age gap (between the upperclassmen and I)," Millette said
They've been playing college hockey for four or five years
It was like getting knocked off of the 'big dog' hill
But then I come to a new spot and it's a 'get in where I fit in' type of deal."
Millette made his professional debut on Oct
with the Tulsa Oilers of the East Coast Hockey League
His rookie year was split between stints the Oilers (34 games) and the Southern Professional Hockey League's Pensacola Ice Flyers (19 games)
it's just a faster game," Millette said of the adjustment from college to pro
a lot of players are feeding themselves off the game
It's a little bit more of a care out there
He began the 2024-25 season with another SPHL team, the Fayetteville Marksmen. But after his fourth game with the club, an altercation occurred between him and a fan. Two days later, on Oct. 28, 2024, he was suspended.
"It's just very unfortunate that a lot of people weren't protected in that situation," Millette said
"It's kind of a domino effect and — with me being a professional player — there's some things that I'm still learning as a second-year player."
Millette learned he was getting a second chance
"After conducting our due diligence, we are very comfortable with bringing him in," Graham said in press release at the time
"We have spoken with a number of his previous coaches and they all had nothing but positive things to say about Reggie
We look forward to him joining us and adding to our group.”
scoring two goals in his Prowlers debut on Nov
(we realized) he expects a lot of the guys," Johnson said
He brings energy for our bench and brings energy for the fans."
the Port Huron faithful have rallied around Millette
"I think it's just his magnetic persona that really draws people to him
and I think that really helps form a personal bond there."
"(This fan base) is very passionate," Millette said
People are getting up and going to work every day
if they're going to come to a Prowler game
they want to see some hard-working people out there that care about winning games."
Last Sunday saw the Prowlers win their first postseason series since 2018
in the deciding third game of the quarterfinals
Port Huron will begin another best-of-3 series Friday
when it welcomes the Black Bears for Game 1 of the semifinals at 7:05 p.m
"The love and appreciation that (the fans) have for our team
that allows us to go out there and play our hardest," Millette said
Contact Brenden Welper at bwelper@gannett.com. Follow him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @BrendenWelper
A Port Huron man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for reportedly suffocating his infant daughter while sleeping with her in bed
was charged for the death of Taytum Manns in July
and was released from jail on a $10,000 bond
A probable cause affidavit stated that on Sept
Manns took his 7-month-old daughter to bed with him
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against infants sharing a bed, be it with an adult, another child or a pet, stating it puts the child at risk of sudden infant death syndrome. The Center for Disease Control estimates 3,700 infants died from sleep-related incidents in 2022
including accidental suffocation and strangulation
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Manns had been warned about the risk of co-sleeping with infants multiple times before his daughter's death
He reportedly participated in educational programs that warned against co-sleeping
Four months before her death the victim was hospitalized after a previous incident of co-sleeping
Manns accepted a plea deal Monday to the involuntary manslaughter charge
one week before he was scheduled to go to trial
a judge will consider sentencing Manns under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act
a law which allows a defendant's record to be sealed after they complete their sentence and probation
Manns is scheduled to be sentenced at 1:35 p.m
March 31 by Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Lane
Michigan State Police shot and killed an armed man Wednesday night while responding to a call in Port Huron Township
The MSP Third District posted on social media that the officer shot the 52-year-old man after he exited a house with a gun and allegedly made threats, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter
The man reportedly refused to drop the weapon
Clair County Sheriff's Office were responding to a call at the 4000 block of Dove Street at 7:50 p.m
The man had reportedly been involved in a domestic violence incident with family members
Police attempted to provide first-aid to the man after the shooting
He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead
Michigan State Police have not identified the officer involved in the shooting
only saying he was placed on paid administrative leave as is standard practice after an officer-involved shooting
Police have also not identified the man who was killed
The Michigan State Police Second District Special Investigation Section and Northville MSP Crime Lab responded to the scene after the shooting to begin an investigation
Once the investigation is complete the Michigan Department of Attorney General will review the incident
Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its stake in Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN - Free Report) by 62.9% in the 4th quarter
according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The institutional investor owned 10,205 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 3,940 shares during the period
Wells Fargo & Company MN owned approximately 0.06% of Huron Consulting Group worth $1,268,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period
A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in HURN
Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in Huron Consulting Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000
Cibc World Markets Corp bought a new position in shares of Huron Consulting Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $204,000
acquired a new position in shares of Huron Consulting Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $204,000
Aigen Investment Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $211,000
acquired a new stake in Huron Consulting Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $213,000
Insiders have sold a total of 78,781 shares of company stock valued at $11,484,452 over the last 90 days
2.15% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders
HURN stock traded up $6.44 during midday trading on Friday
The company had a trading volume of 341,310 shares
The company has a 50 day moving average of $143.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $129.80
The company has a market capitalization of $2.64 billion
has a 1 year low of $84.87 and a 1 year high of $153.85
a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday
The business services provider reported $1.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter
topping the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.52
compared to analyst estimates of $389.27 million
Huron Consulting Group's quarterly revenue was up 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year
the company earned $1.23 earnings per share
equities research analysts expect that Huron Consulting Group Inc
Barrington Research reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $167.00 price target on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a report on Thursday
One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company
the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $169.25
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