A former organizer of the annual Port Huron Float Down insists the event is safe if proper precautions are taken. Erik Kimball, however, concedes there is no formal lead person or organizer for the unsanctioned event, set to take place this Sunday. A 19-year-old Michigan native drowned last year. Kimball says, despite that tragedy, the event, historically, has a good track record. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Kimball-Safe.mp3"][/audio] People in tubes and on rafts float down the St. Clair River from Port Huron to Chrysler Beach in Marysville.
Read More Local Stories
Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 12: Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon
12 hours agoOn this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce talks with Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Sarnia fire reminding residents of firework bylaws ahead of long weekend
13 hours agoSarnia Fire Rescue is reminding residents to be aware of bylaws if they plan to set off fireworks over the long weekend.
Scoreboard, May 16
15 hours agoThe Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
Sarnia's mayor wants local relief from soaring gas prices
1 days agoSarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says local residents, including himself, are growing increasingly frustrated by high gas prices locally.
Sarnia compost site to open this Saturday for long weekend sale
1 days agoThe City of Sarnia is opening up its compost site for the long weekend to give local gardeners a jump start on their growing seasons.
McHappy Day in Sarnia, Petrolia, and Strathroy raises over $45K
1 days agoMcDonald's Owner/Operator Colleen Buckley has extended a heartfelt thanks to volunteers who helped accomplished the goal.