A new family attraction is opening this week at Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove, giving kids a fresh way to cool off just in time for summer. The splash pad, funded by the Pat and Val Gladwish Foundation, officially opens Thursday at 11 a.m. City leaders and project partners will attend. The idea came from Val Gladwish after visiting a similar park with her grandchildren. Built in memory of her late husband, the project aims to create a lasting space for families to gather and play.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A father and son from outside the area are safe after a tense rescue off Lake Huron near Oak Beach in Huron County Saturday afternoon. Deputies say both were sailing small boats when strong winds pushed them away from shore around 4 p.m. The son made it back with help from nearby boaters, while crews found the father about an hour later in the water and pulled him aboard a fireboat. He was treated for exposure. Officials credit life jackets and warn changing lake conditions can turn dangerous fast.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A longtime doctor in Michigan’s Blue Water Area is stepping away after more than two decades of care. Lake Huron Medical Center recently honored Dr. Dawn E. Morey at a retirement gathering inside its Lighthouse Café, where coworkers, patients, and community members came together. Hospital leaders say she spent years treating generations of local families while building strong, lasting relationships. Many at the event shared stories about her compassion and steady presence, calling her impact on Port Huron–area patients both personal and far-reaching.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A St. Clair County man will face a murder trial tied to a toddler’s ’18 death in Port Huron Township. Maurice Houle, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to resisting officers during his arrest, but the felony murder charge remains. Jury selection is set for June 23rd. The child’s mother, Amanda Maison, has already pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and is expected to testify. Prosecutors say the three-year-old died from blunt force injuries and asphyxiation. Houle maintains his innocence and faces life in prison if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A deadly early morning crash in Macomb Township left a teenage girl trapped and killed after a disabled car was hit and caught fire. Police say it happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Fairchild Road near 22 Mile. A Chevy Malibu had broken down when a Lincoln MKX slammed into it from behind. Three people escaped, but a 16-year-old girl in the back seat was unable to get out before flames took over. Several others were hospitalized. Names have not been released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A truck driver heading into Canada is jailed after a major drug bust at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Border officers say they found more than 60 kilos of cocaine hidden in two boxes inside the cab, tucked under a bunk during an early morning inspection last Thursday. The shipment was mixed in with a load of wood pallets and cheese powder from Wisconsin. Police say a K9 confirmed the drugs. The 27-year-old driver claims he did not know the cocaine was there. He remains held in the St. Clair County Jail as the investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet