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This week, we're bragging about Tegan Ponke: A junior at Algonac Senior High School who plays in the honors band and is a National Honor Society member.

Where can you find snow totals for this week's snowstorm in Southeastern Michigan? Right here!

Where can you find snow totals for this week's snowstorm in Southeastern Michigan? Right here!

Where can you find snow totals for this week's snowstorm in Southeastern Michigan? Right here!

Where can you find snow totals for this week's snowstorm in Southeastern Michigan? Right here!

Authorities are working to break up an ice jam in the St. Clair River Thursday afternoon amid wintry conditions and rising water levels.

THe cold weather is doing a number on the St. Clair River.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for areas along the St. Clair River in St. Clair County due to ice blockage reported Tuesday morning.

Over half a dozen seniors are still feeling the aftermath of a devastating fire that left many without a home.

Nearly two dozen seniors have been forced from their apartments after a massive fire.

June Elsie Litch (nee Meyers), 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. She was born in Marine City, grew up in Algonac and graduated from high school

The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its state rankings for June 3, 2021, projecting the top prep squads across Michigan this season. Grand Ledge claimed state championships in 1977 and 1995 but hasn’t been to the final four since 2001. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comD2: ST. MARY HAS WIRE-TO-WIRE POTENTIALOrchard Lake St. Mary began the season at No. Orchard Lake St. Mary 36-12. Gaylord St. Mary 17-918.

Ricardo Galan is scheduled for a jury trial at 9 a.m. July 13.

ALGONAC, MI – A palomino mini horse named Blondi from Algonac could be the next Cadbury Bunny. Cadbury, famous for its Easter-favorite Cadbury Crème Egg, is holding “Bunny Tryouts” to find its next mascot to feature in a commercial. “Blondi is a very social mini horse, who loves people and dressing up for the holidays … and doesn’t mind wearing her bunny ears,” the entry says. Meet Blondi 🐴 A very social mini horse who comes to us from Michigan. Vote, vote!!

All rights reserved)Michigan has cited 16 businesses for failing to follow safety precautions that protect workers from COVID-19, state officials said. Emergency rule citations are for businesses that resume in-person work and fail to have written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan or don’t provide adequate training to their employees. Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $7,200. Location: WixomFine amount: $2,800Violations:Not developing and implementing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. Click here to view a full list of MIOSHA COVID-19 workplace safety citations.

EAST CHINA, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river -- and ongoing cold weather is expected to bring more ice jams, causing more flooding concerns for residents. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for southeastern Saint Clair County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The jam forced the St. Clair River to overflow, causing water to surround the homes nearby. READ: Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River“Came right over the top. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river. Ice jams have caused the Saint Clair River to flood significantly. The State of Emergency was declared due to widespread damages to property caused by the flooding. Citizens who are impacted by flooding to their properties are encouraged to utilize the online self-reporting survey to catalogue and report damage. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.

ALGONAC, MI – As temperatures dropped mid-week, the St. Clair River rose 18 inches and froze over in areas, causing ice jams that contributed to flooding northeast of Detroit, the Associated Press reports. The U.S. and Canadian coast guards deployed icebreaking ships to clear the jams and relieve flooding, The AP reports. Water levels on the river along Algonac rose at least 18 inches in one day, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In that area, the river serves as the dividing line between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Live: St. Clair River Ice Dam Live look at ice blockages along the St. Clair River.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Ice jams along the St. Clair River caused significant flooding in Algonac to Port Huron Tuesday and Wednesday. Pieces of ice collect and dam off the river, causing it to back up. What was uncommon was the typical help used to prevent the St. Clair River from spilling over wasn’t available, causing damage all along the river. READ: Homes impacted by flooding along St. Clair RiverPumps were turned on Wednesday and by noon, the water receded at least a foot. Two ice breaking ships -- U.S. Coast Guard’s Bristol Bay and Canadian cutter The Griffon -- have been conducting operations to ease the flooding.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Hear from residents as ice jams cause flooding along St. Clair RiverIce jams along the St. Clair River have flooded main roads and homes Tuesday from Algonac to Port Huron. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for southeastern St. Clair County until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Ice jams along the St. Clair River have flooded main roads and homes Tuesday from Algonac to Port Huron. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for southeastern St. Clair County until 10 a.m. Wednesday. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, two icebreaking ships -- the U.S. Coast Guard Bristol Bay and the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon -- have been conducting icebreaking operations to ease the flooding. “Griffon was underway until 8:30 p.m. flushing ice that is contributing to the flooding, and both cutters will resume icebreaking operations at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Bristol Bay, normally homeported in Detroit, is staged in Algonac, Mich. for the overnight hours,” read a statement from the U.S. Coast Guard.

ALGONAC, MI -- A man injured in a St. Clair County crash has died, police said. Deputies with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly before 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 for a report of a two-vehicle crash on St. Clair River Drive near Liberty Street in Algonac. A 68-year-old Algonac man was driving a 2020 Kia Forte and headed north on St. Clair River Drive when he crossed over the center line. The Kia’s driver was taken to McLaren Macomb Hospital by TRI-Hospital EMS and was originally listed in critical condition. Accident investigators believe the Kia’s driver may have experienced a medical incident prior to the crash.

ALGONAC, MI — Sheriff’s deputies in St. Clair County are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person hospitalized. The collision occurred about 3:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, on St. Clair River Drive near Liberty Street in Algonac. Deputies said a 68-year-old Algonac man was driving a 2020 Kia Forte north on St. Clair River Drive when he crossed the center line. The Kia’s driver was taken to McLaren Macomb Hospital by TRI-HOSP EMS and was listed as critical as of Saturday morning. Accident investigators believe the Kia’s driver may have experienced a medical incident prior to the crash.

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ALGONAC, Mich. A COVID-19 case has been confirmed at the Club Capri in Algonac, St. Clair County Health Department announced Wednesday. Department officials said the confirmed case is from an employee. Anyone who visited the restaurant on July 18 and 19 may have been exposed and encouraged to monitor for symptoms for 14 days. The restaurant will remain open and management is working with department officials. As of Wednesday, 80,172 confirmed cases were reported in Michigan, with 6,172 deaths and 57,502 recoveries.

Not So Calm After The Storm, June 11, 2020, noon updatePublished: June 11, 2020, 12:18 pmYesterday's storms knocked out power to nearly 400,000 customers, but those storms are thankfully well off to our east, with a cooler, drier air mass moving in. The day ahead will feature partial cloud cover early this morning, followed by mostly sunny skies for the balance of the day. It'll be a windy day, though, with west winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts over 30 mph possible. These winds have prompted a Lakeshore Flood Warning for the Harsens Island / Algonac area. Highs today will reach the mid to upper 70s, but even cooler air is headed this way for the weekend.

ALGONAC, Mich. – A 31-year-old Westland man was shot Monday in Algonac. According to authorities, it happened at about 7 p.m. in the 800 block of St. Clair River Drive. The victim was taken to the fire department before he was rushed to a hospital. Police do not believe it was a random shooting. The investigation is ongoing.