Smiths Creek News

Today's column starts with a familiar theme: Michigan's proposed smoking ban. Talk to me: Kathy: "For the record, 23 states ban smoking in all enclosed public places, including bars and restaurants.

Happy Monday! Maybe we'll see some warmer weather this week. To the phones: Ted from Smiths Creek: "Tell that contractor in Marysville, the one who's building the school, to put up a 'Help Wanted' sign.

The National Weather Service has released an updated special weather statement saying that there are separate thunderstorms over Marysville, Memphis and the Smiths Creek area.

Members of Smiths Creek American Legion Post 525 will be at major shopping centers in Kimball Township, Marysville, Port Huron and Fort Gratiot Thursday, Friday and Saturday soliciting money for its poppy program, which raises money for disabled veterans in the area.

Adair is the place to be on Sunday. A festival that raises money for the Salvation Army is the reason.

A 44-year-old Smiths Creek woman was airlifted Thursday to William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after she was hit by a car in the 3400 block of West Water Street in Port Huron Township.

The Michigan State Police Richmond post gave a Yale family the Office of Highway Safety and Planning Saved by the Belt award.

Applications are under review for medical marijuana use. What do you guys think? To the phones: No Name: 'I can't believe all you people are complaining about the cost of a postage stamp going up a penny or two.

Tom Walker is on vacation, so I'll be with you all week. There's a lot on your minds today: Margo from Marysville: 'I just read in the paper where Marysville's going to use some of the stimulus money for Collard Drive.

Odd-colored drinks and unforgivable fashion choices. It could only mean one thing: As far as Port Huron was concerned, Saturday was St.

Did you read our front page story yesterday about increasing red tape at the U.S.-Canada border? It means a lot more than getting a passport or a special driver's license.

Michigan's ailing housing market is a matter of great concern. We'll start with a couple of comments.

The TalkBack phones are ringing. Let's see what's on your minds this first day of March.

Elected November 2008 after a campaign focusing heavily on themes of 'change' and 'hope,' Barack Obama is undoubtedly best known as the first black president of the United States.

Children in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to enjoy crafts, games, snacks and activities at a Kid's Fun Day event from 2 to 4 p.m. today.

LAKEPORT -- The school's rummage sale will be today and Sunday in the church hall, 6945 Lakeshore Road.

The American Red Cross St. Clair County chapter and a neighbor are collecting donations for a family who lost its home in a fire Saturday.

The American Red Cross St. Clair County chapter is collecting donations for a family who lost their home in a fire Saturday.

Fire has destroyed a Smiths Creek home, according to a Times Herald photographer at the scene of the fire on Henry Street.

Voices blended inside Port Huron's Salvation Army Citadel during the 43rd annual Community Carol Sing on Sunday.