Marine City News

The potatoes have been peeled and the turkeys are ready. Blue Water Area groups hosting free Thanksgiving dinners today are expecting bigger crowds than usual.

HARSENS ISLAND -- The club will meet at noon Dec. 2 in the home of Charlene Thornton, 5095 Green Drive.

Residents saw some movement on Marine City Hall repairs last week. Many of the locals have been waiting to see some progress, since Save City Hall proponents raised their protest signs three years ago.

Because they are totally without means of fighting fire, the residents of Harsens Island in the St.

Children's programs can be found all around. Older high school students can drive and find things to do.

Here's hoping the congregation at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Clair doesn't get their service times mixed up.

In the Victorian era, the black sash across the doorway of Chrissy Gorzen's home would let everyone know someone had just died inside, and the family was having a wake.

Merchants at the western end of Marine City have organized a way of greeting the community, while benefiting those in need.

Members of the Marine City Chamber of Commerce say their group exists to serve businesses in the area by providing support and resources to help them grow. But, a couple times a year, the organization must focus on its own needs by sponsoring fundraisers like this year's Wine and Culinary Experience.

An incumbent mayor and three new council members were elected by Marine City voters last week. Mayor Bob Lepley retained his seat by a comfortable margin of 169 votes, after competing with candidate Craig McKenzie. Three new faces - Patrick Phelan, Jim Turner and Jesse White - will take their seats on the Marine City Commission after being sworn in Nov. 20.

Among Saturday's myriad of bazaars and craft sales in the Blue Water Area, some had their own unique flavor -- such as sauerkraut.

Residents can get a chance to win prizes and help local families have holiday meals this year during a block party Saturday.

Marine City High School Athletic Boosters are asking all Mariners Fans to show their support on Saturday by wearing their orange & black! The Boosters are selling new 2009 Design Mariner Pride Shirts.

They will be selling chickens and 'bath puppets' Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Port Huron.

I'm back from vacation. Some of you may be pleased to know the deer are safe. Paul from Kimball Township: 'I agree the state doesn't need new taxes.

A new set of officers installed at the very-active Marine City Chamber of Commerce won't mean the community group will be slowing down any. Community leader Georgia Phelan, formerly the marketing committee chair, has taken over for Judy White and plans on keeping up the momentum.

Despite the slate of officials stepping aside, Marine City does not lack for candidates. Craig McKenzie is vying, along with incumbent Bob Lepley, for the mayoral seat. Five candidates are running for the openings on the commission James McDonald, Patrick Phelan, Rosalie Skwiers, James Turner and Jesse White. The Marine City Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Meet the Candidates forum last week to help voters decide who they will elect to guide their city Nov. 3.

Mariner Pride runs deep in Marine City and it takes over the entire town during football season. Fans are a bit fanatical. They put up signs in their businesses and on their front yards. They show up at games in droves, wearing the orange and black team colors, driving miles and miles for away games to show their support.

MARINE CITY -- Ryan Ames' parents have noticed a marked difference in their son lately.

The words "pumpkin show" may conjure up the image of a bunch of variations on the same toothless grin cut out of gourds, but the second annual Lighting of the Pumpkins at Foxfire Farm Country Store and Floral Shop aimed to surpass expectations.