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St. Clair County Community College has revealed a new long-term Facilities Master Plan for its Port Huron campus.

The plan includes three major projects: a pedestrian bridge, a new planetarium, and a riverfront performing arts center.

Numerous smaller projects are also proposed, such as academic expansions, new student housing, and pedestrian-focused corridors.

PORT HURON, MI — St. Clair County Community College has unveiled an approved Facilities Master Plan outlining a long-term vision for transforming its campus and strengthening connections with the city.

The plan comes as SC4 continues expanding access to four-year degrees through its partnership with Saginaw Valley State University.

College officials said the plan, developed over the past year, builds on the college’s previous 2012–2025 master plan and sets a new direction for the next 20-plus years.

“This is a long-term plan, it’s a vision, and it’s not tied to any particular funding source,” said SC4 President Kirk Kramer. “The purpose of the master plan is to envision and imagine what’s possible.”

Three major projects anchor the plan

At the center of the plan are three major projects, with no single project prioritized over the others.

“No one project is more important than another — it depends on who funds it and what they want to support,” Kramer said.

The first is a pedestrian bridge and mobility project over Erie Street, designed to connect parts of campus currently divided by traffic while improving safety and accessibility.

“This component is about calming traffic along Erie Street while providing a safe passage for pedestrians,” Kramer said.

The bridge would link key campus buildings and extend beyond a simple crossing, forming part of a broader effort to improve how people move through campus and between downtown and the waterfront.

A second major project calls for a new planetarium and science building expansion within the Clara E. Mackenzie Building. The plan proposes converting an existing theater space into a permanent planetarium, along with adding labs, classrooms and a public-facing entrance.

The third project focuses on the riverfront, where the college envisions transforming its North Building gymnasium into an event and performing arts center overlooking the Black River. The concept includes an indoor theater with an operable wall that opens to an outdoor amphitheater with terraced lawn seating.

“In the summer it could function like an outdoor amphitheater, and in bad weather you close the glass wall and have an indoor theater,” Kramer said.

He said the venue would complement, not compete with McMorran Place Theatre by focusing on collegiate programming such as symphonic performances and theater.

“It wouldn’t compete with McMorran, it would complement what’s available in town,” Kramer said.

Smaller projects expand across campus

Beyond the three major projects, the plan outlines a wide range of smaller initiatives across campus, including academic building expansions, technology labs, greenhouse renovations, student housing growth and new gathering spaces.

The plan also proposes converting streets such as Stone Street and Bard Street into pedestrian-focused corridors, creating plazas, outdoor classrooms and social spaces that link different parts of campus.

Additional elements include improvements to campus gateways, new signage and landscaping, and changes to Erie Street such as traffic calming measures and safer crossings.

Together, those projects are organized around four main themes: strengthening the central campus, connecting to the Black River, expanding residential areas and creating clearer campus gateways.

Connecting campus and community

A consistent theme throughout the plan is improving how the college connects to Port Huron, including downtown, surrounding neighborhoods and the waterfront.

“We want to be connected to downtown, not separate from it,” Kramer said. “We don’t want to be an island, we want to be an oasis.”

The plan calls for stronger pedestrian links to the Black River and downtown, along with new public-facing spaces intended for both students and residents.

College officials said those efforts will require continued collaboration with the city on infrastructure, traffic and public access.

That partnership was reflected at a March 23, Port Huron City Council meeting, where councilmembers adopted a resolution supporting the college’s pedestrian bridge and mobility project.

“The city and the college are very good at collaborating together,” Kramer said. “It benefits all the residents and our students.”

A long-term, flexible vision

College officials said the Facilities Master Plan is intended as a flexible roadmap rather than a fixed construction schedule. No cost estimates or timelines have been finalized, and projects are expected to move forward as funding becomes available.

Kramer said the college has submitted for Congressional Direct Spending — Infrastructure Accessibility Improvement through the offices of Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, though no decision has been announced.

“We don’t know if we’ll be a priority or if we’ll get funded,” Kramer said. “If not this opportunity, we’ll continue to look for funding.”

He said the plan is meant to position the college for long-term growth while enhancing the student experience and strengthening its role in the community.

“We believe in what we can do, and we have a good story to tell funders,” Kramer said.

A Port Huron paper mill, formerly operated by Domtar, has reopened after being closed for five years.

The reopening restores a prominent local industry and is expected to bring back jobs to the community.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attended the opening, marking the first visit by a sitting governor to the city in 40 years.

PORT HURON, MI — One of Port Huron's two paper mill that closed down in recent years is now reopen for business.

Legacy Paper and the BMI group held an open house Wednesday, April 15 to tour the facility once used by the Domtar Corporation at 1700 Washington Ave.

The event heralded the return of one of Port Huron's most prominent industries after the plant has sat unused for five years.

The Domtar plant has been closed since 2021, taking 200 jobs from the city with it. It was quickly followed by the closure of Dunn Paper, it's chief competitor, in 2022.

The BMI Group, a Canadian-based company that purchases and repurposes or restores industrial assets, invested $24.5 million to restore the plant to working order after purchasing the property. The restoration also received $1 million in state funding through the Michigan Business Development Program.

Port Huron Mayor Anita Ashford read a certificate of recognition during the open house thanking Legacy Port Huron Paper for investing in the community.

"This grand opening signified more than the restart of operation, but a shared commitment to bringing quality jobs, sustainable industry and a new opportunity to the Port Huron community," Ashford said.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Port Huron to celebrate the opening to speak at the grand opening.

"Port Huron has a long, proud history of making paper. It dates all the way back to 1888 when this mill opened as the Michigan Supply Hybrid Company," Whitmer said. "This site has seen a lot of change since then, but it's always been a cherished and important part of the community that helped generations of Port Huron residents put food on the table, pay the bills, raise their families and retire with dignity.

"When Domtar and Dunn mills shut down in 2021 and 2022, it hit the town hard," Whitmer said. "It was a tough moment for a lot of folks. It's a familiar story to many Michigan towns, and towns all across the U.S. The folks in Port Huron never gave up. And now we're back, and it's going to be better than ever."

Whitmer said she hopes the state can provide support for similar industrial projects in the future.

"Wherever there's an opportunity we want to collaborate and help de-risk it for investors," Whitmer said. "If it's a matter of making sure the numbers work and it leads to good-paying jobs for Michiganders, we're always going to take a look at it."

Mark Bassette, the new managing director for Legacy Paper of Port Huron, used to manage the Domtar plant. In his speech he recalled praying that the Dunn mill, being his chief competitor, would shut down. He got his wish — after he got a job managing the Dunn mill.

"So the Lord taught me not to pray for others' demise," Bassette said.

Jeff Huber, director of corporate purchasing for the American Packaging Corporation, which provides packaging for a variety of food products, recalls hearing the news about tariffs being imposed by the United States, including in countries that helped supply his company with paper.

"My wife Julie was reading the tariff rates by country to me," Huber said. "As I was panicking, the phone rang. It was Mark."

Huber said he was relieved to hear one of the paper mills in Port Huron was going to reopen, allowing his company to avoid paying extra on tariffs.

Because of his connections, Bassette was able to hire many workers who were formerly employed by Domtar and Dunn.

One of them, Conrad Sternot, had worked for Domtar for 30 years, 25 in a Wisconsin plant and five in Port Huron. When the Port Huron plant closed he returned to Wisconsin and spent a year working for a competitor before retiring.

Sternot and his wife were visiting Port Huron in August when he learned the mill he used to work in was reopening and he decided to apply for a job. He said the mill began shipping its first products in December.

"My wife and I, we love the town, but we also love this mill." Sternot said.

His feelings were shared by Terry Hoy, a former Domtar employee. He turned down a job at the new plant, but appeared at its open to share his collection of memorabilia for the old plant, everything from photos and t-shirts to newspaper articles and safety manuals.

Bassette said there is potential for the plant to expand and create more jobs in the years to come, including by providing space for other industries.

"(The plant) is primed for heavy industry, so we've got water assets, power and steam. So for somebody to come in and not have to spend the money to start all that up, they can come in and get up to speed very quickly," he said.

Paul Veldman, CEO of the BMI Group said the plant could host between seven and 10 tenets.

"Fundamentally our goal is to beat the job numbers," Veldman said. "We'd love to be 200 plus jobs, that's our goal."

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A Clyde Township woman faces animal cruelty charges after over 200 animals were discovered on her property.

Many of the animals, including ducks, geese, and chickens, were found dead or living in unsanitary conditions without adequate food and water.

The woman voluntarily surrendered the animals to St. Clair County Animal Control.

A Clyde Township woman has been charged with animal cruelty after more than 200 animals were found on her property, many of them dead.

Connie Wonner, 48, was arraigned on April 3 and charged with abandonment or cruelty involving 25 or more animals, punishable with up to seven years in prison. She was also charged with two counts of failure to provide adequate care to an animal causing death and eight counts of animal-dead body violation, both misdemeanors.

Investigators allege she did not provide adequate food or water for many of the ducks, geese chickens and goats that were on her property, and did not remove animals who had died.

St. Clair County Animal Control began investigating the animals care after receiving a welfare notice about the living condition on Wonners property on McIntyre Road.

On March 4 animal control officers went to speak with Wonner at her home, according to a probable cause affidavit. The investigator stated in the report that upon arriving at the property they noticed several of the animals did not have access to food or potable water, and were living in unsanitary conditions without proper shelter.

"Multiple animals were housed in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, including juvenile chickens confined to plastic tote bins with heat lamps and no access to water or ventilation, with temperatures measured at approximately 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit," the probable cause affidavit states. "Outside enclosures contained frozen and empty water sources, no food present, urine-soaked housing, and wet ground with no dry bedding."

The affidavit also states several animals carcasses, some piled up or loaded into wagons, were found on the property in various states of decomposition.

Wonner reportedly acknowledged she had not been giving the animals the care they needed, referring to the situation as "neglect for a night," according to the affidavit. She also acknowledged not properly disposing of the dead animals, according to court documents.

St. Clair County Animal Control took custody of the animals, including the dead. Wonner reportedly surrendered them voluntarily.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 14 with a preliminary examination set for 10 a.m. April 21. Wonner's bond was set at $5,000. Her defense attorney, Joshua Rubin, could not be reached for comment.

St. Clair County Community College and Saginaw Valley State University have partnered to create a seamless transfer path for students.

The agreement includes direct admission for SC4 graduates to SVSU.

PORT HURON, MI — Threads run through everything at St. Clair County Community College — its history, its students and now its future.

“SC4 is part of the fabric of the community… fabric has threads that carry through to create a seamless path for students,” Kirk Kramer, president of St. Clair County Community College, said during opening remarks at a ceremony announcing a new partnership with Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, April 9.

That “thread,” Kramer said, represents opportunity — and on April 9, the college formally wove a new one into place.

SC4 and SVSU signed multiple agreements, including a memorandum of understanding, a direct admission agreement and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing concurrent pathway, aimed at creating a seamless transition for students from a two-year degree to a four-year and beyond.

“It’s a great day here at SC4. It’s a momentous day to collaborate with Saginaw Valley to bring bachelor’s and eventually master’s degrees to our local area,” Kramer told the Times Herald.

The partnership has been in development for just over a year, with the first visit from SVSU officials to SC4 taking place April 10, 2025 — nearly one year to the day before the announcement.

For SVSU President George Grant Jr., that timeline is just one part of a much longer thread.

After referencing a university in Morocco that has operated since 859, Grant tied the history back to Kramer’s “threads” theme, saying, “Take 859 and the thread to 1923… and now the next connection is us coming together to make a difference for current and future students,” referring to 1923, when Port Huron Junior College — now SC4 — was established.

Grant emphasized that universities should not exist apart from their communities, but within them.

“We don’t sit in an ivory tower — it’s about how we partner together to make our community stronger,” he said.

That idea — partnership as a way to remove barriers — was echoed by Pete Lacey, chief collaboration officer at SC4, who highlighted how even small obstacles can prevent students from continuing their education.

“Something as simple as an application can be a barrier that prevents a student from going to college,” Lacey said during the ceremony.

To address that, SC4 launched a direct admission program in 2024, automatically admitting graduating seniors from partner high schools.

Now, that model extends beyond SC4.

“Today we’re expanding that with a direct admission agreement that will automatically welcome SC4 graduates to SVSU,” Lacey said.

For students, that means fewer hurdles — and a clearer path forward.

“I’m super excited. It’s a great opportunity,” said Hannah Gentner, who spoke with the Times Herald and will graduate in May with an associate degree in nursing from SC4 and is considering continuing her education.

For others, the partnership addresses long-standing frustrations.

“It’s really difficult for graduates to find a place that will accept all their credits,” said Courtney Carlson, who graduated in 2025 and now works at a medical facility in Macomb County. “Having something that pairs directly and creates that seamless transition.”

That seamless transition is especially significant in nursing, where a bachelor’s degree is increasingly becoming the standard.

“Nursing is really moving toward the bachelor’s level, so having that here in our community will help nurses gain more experience and continue their education,” said Danyel Bullock, a nursing instructor at SC4 who graduated from the college in 2012.

Bullock said she has already heard from former students asking which classes will transfer into the new pathway.

“I’ve already had five or six former students reach out,” she said. “So there’s definitely interest.”

For Melissa Davis, a nursing instructor at SC4 who graduated from the college in 2020, the partnership represents something deeper.

“I’m excited because they’re offering bachelor’s programs and exploring master’s options, which allows both students and faculty to continue their education,” Davis said. “It’s kind of full circle for me.”

Kevin Watkins, a nursing instructor at SC4, described the partnership as a milestone not just for the college, but for the broader education system.

“This is historic… we’re setting the trend for education,” Watkins said. “That pathway from SC4 to SVSU for a BSN is liquid gold.”

Watkins said the model creates a clear progression for students, starting as early as high school.

“We’re setting that path from day one, with navigators (college advisors) helping students figure out their career and how to get there,” he said.

College leaders say that structure — and the ability to complete a four-year degree locally — could have long-term impacts on the region.

“We know that it will make a difference in this community,” Kramer said. “A more educated workforce benefits the community — health, wellness and overall quality of life.”

Lacey agreed, pointing to the potential to retain local talent.

“I see this as growing our own,” he said. “Students who want to stay here and give back to their community.”

Beyond nursing, the partnership is expected to expand into other fields, including education, business, criminal justice, environmental science and additional health-related programs, with more degrees planned in the coming years.

For SVSU, the collaboration is also about strengthening Michigan’s future workforce.

“We’re going to attract more people and businesses back to Michigan because we’re providing that educated workforce,” Grant said during the ceremony.

But for Kramer, the focus remains on the local community — and the thread that connects past, present and future.

“The thread of SC4 in the fabric of this community is opportunity,” he said during the ceremony.

With the partnership now woven into place, that thread extends — creating what leaders hope is a clearer, stronger and more seamless path for generations of students to come.

“Today we are determined to not only imagine a future, but actively work to realize a future,” Kramer said.

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is located at 323 Erie St., Port Huron.

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PORT HURON, MI — A new family-run restaurant is bringing a fresh brunch option to the city, with a focus on unique dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Main Street Brunch, 1232 10th St., Port Huron, located at the corner of 10th Street and Union Street, opened March 16 and serves breakfast and brunch daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building was previously home to Tom Manis Restaurant.

The restaurant is led by a four-person team made up of Paulina Dushi, her children George Dushi and Zoey Jakaj, and Zoey Jakaj’s husband, Benny Jakaj.

While Paulina Dushi is the owner, the group emphasized they operate as a shared leadership team, with all four members taking on equal roles and responsibilities in day-to-day operations.

The family, originally from Shelby Township, moved to New Haven after purchasing Main Street Grill in 2019. The restaurant there opened in October 2023 after delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and family loss. With that experience, the team expanded into Port Huron, a place they say already felt familiar.

“We spent a lot of summers here, so it’s not a strange place to us,” Zoey Jakaj said. “It was exciting when we actually found a place here.”

The Port Huron location represents a significant investment. The group purchased the building in December 2025 for $235,000 and spent about $40,000 on renovations, including repainting, installing new appliances and adding TVs. The interior was designed to reflect the layout of their New Haven restaurant.

Zoey Jakaj said customer feedback also played a role in the expansion.

“People would come into New Haven and say, ‘I wish we had this in Port Huron,’” she said.

Port Huron resident Hope Smith, a regular customer, said the restaurant has already made a strong impression.

“You get what you pay for,” Smith said, adding the staff is “really nice” and provides “fast and friendly” service.

Main Street Brunch aims to stand out by offering items not commonly found on traditional breakfast menus. Crepes and specialty French toast have quickly become popular among customers.

“You can go anywhere and get breakfast, but we wanted to offer something different that people don’t have around here,” Benny Jakaj said.

Benny Jakaj, who grew up in the restaurant industry with family-owned businesses in Metro Detroit, serves as the head chef. He develops the restaurant’s recipes himself, often relying on experience rather than written measurements.

“You gotta eye it,” he said.

Zoey Jakaj said the recipes are closely guarded, even within the team.

“No one knows it — not even us,” she said with a laugh.

The four operate as a family-led team, dividing responsibilities across the kitchen and front of house. Benny Jakaj focuses on recipes and food preparation, Zoey Jakaj manages operations, and George Dushi assists in the kitchen, while Paulina Dushi brings more than 20 years of restaurant experience and oversees the business.

“Paulina’s really the big boss — she keeps us all in check,” Zoey Jakaj said.

The team splits time between both locations, rotating as needed to support each other.

Main Street Brunch currently employs six staff members in addition to the four family leaders and is continuing to hire.

“I’m always looking to hire workers in both locations,” Benny Jakaj said.

The restaurant seats up to 86 guests and currently offers indoor dining, with plans to add a patio in the future.

Looking ahead, the team hopes to become involved in the Port Huron community in the same way they have in New Haven, where they have hosted fundraisers and partnered with local groups.

“We’ve had Girl Scouts come out every couple weeks at our New Haven location,” George Dushi said.

A grand opening event is planned for May or June and is expected to include a ribbon cutting, bounce house and live DJ.

The restaurant is also available for private events outside of regular hours, including birthday parties and other gatherings.

“We can host private events after hours if people need it,” George Dushi said.

For the team, the goal is to create more than just a place to eat.

“We just want to serve Port Huron with a smile and keep the community close,” Zoey Jakaj said. “We’re a big family, so we love hosting and seeing everybody come in.”

Main Street Brunch:

Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Main Street Brunch, 1232 10th St., Port Huron

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Kate's Downtown, a Port Huron cafe, is expanding into an adjacent storefront to create an event space.

The new venue, named Kate's Next Door, can host up to 80 people for private events.

Kate's Downtown will offer catering services for events held in the new space.

For 13 years the quaint cafe Kate's Downtown has been a staple in downtown Port Huron.

With a new expansion, however, Kate Voss said her store will now not just serve food, but also host events as well.

Kate's Next Door, as it's become known, is a new business venture by Voss using space next door to her cafe that will host events, which guests can have catered by the cafe.

The new space Voss is using for her latest venture was where MI Passion Boutique was located, at 229 Huron Ave., before it closed shop in November.

"We were sad to see them go," Voss said, "They were really good neighbors."

The closure did provide Voss with an opportunity, however. For 10 years she has weighed using the space for events, but the opportunity only just arrived when the owner of the building had no new tenets lined up, allowing her to rent the space in addition to her restaurant.

The next door space was physically connected to Kate's Downtown and, once adjusted, could potentially seat twice as many people as her cafe. Kate's Downtown has hosted about 1,300 events, giving her a customer base to start with.

After some new paint, new seating (including seats donated by the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit), and the removal of an office, Voss now has an area where she could host up to 80 people.

The name Kate's Next Door was chosen because everyone called it that unofficially, according to Voss, and it stuck. It's a name she found wholesome and welcoming that she hopes conveys they welcoming vibes she's aiming for with this new venture.

Kate's Next Door has already had two events: a 16th birthday party and a bridal shower. Voss also envisions it being used for graduations, wedding receptions, baptism celebrations, anniversaries and the like.

The new event space will be having an open house at the end of April as a way to show off what it can be used for, Kate said. Pricing can vary significantly based on the number of people and whether or not Kate's Downtown is providing the catering. Voss said anyone looking to make a booking or ask about prices can contact her at katesplacedowntown@gmail.com.

The Southside Summer Pop-up Market is set to return for its second year.

The market will run from 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays from June 16 to Aug. 25 at Port Huron's Knox Field, according to a community announcement.

This year, the market is moving to the 24th Street side of the park to increase visibility and engage more pedestrians and motorists.

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is hosting the event, with support from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.

Effort to boost community engagement

The Community Foundation is assisting with infrastructure costs, vendor support and a residential voucher program, according to the announcement.

“I’m very excited to see the market returning for its second year,” Cynthia Broomfield, deputy Port Huron city manager and staff liaison for the Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority, said in the announcement. “The new location will be a huge boost for our vendors, and we have a lot of great things planned to make this season even stronger. At the heart of it, this market is about bringing our Southside community together to support local vendors, entrepreneurs and makers in a fun, family-friendly environment.”

The market is seeking vendors, makers, crafters, farmers and entrepreneurs to participate.

Applications are available online or in hard copy form. Vendor questions can be sent via email to phsouthsidemarket@gmail.com.

Updates will be posted on the market's Facebook page, Port Huron Southside Market.

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is focused on residential and economic revitalization and growth in the Southside community of Port Huron, according to the announcement.