Port Huron’s Elks Lodge 343 is closing in on a major life-saving milestone after collecting 32 units from 35 generous donors at its 86th blood drive on July 20th. Since partnering with the American Red Cross in 2013, the lodge has gathered over 2,940 units—more than 367 gallons of donated blood. Local organizers, who welcomed a new first-time donor during this drive, are rallying the community to hit their 3,000-unit goal during the upcoming drive scheduled for August 17th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A neighborhood drug raid on Rick Court in Port Huron ended with two local men behind bars and thirty grams of crack cocaine off the streets. On July 23rd, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force searched a residence on the 1500 block, seizing illicit narcotics and distribution materials. Officers arrested fifty-five-year-old parolee Darryl Johnson and fifty-eight-year-old John Johnson Junior. Both men were arraigned Sunday on felony charges, including maintaining a drug house, and currently remain jailed on high cash bonds.

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A Monday evening broadside collision in Sanilac County sent a mother and her four-year-old child to the hospital after an out-of-state driver ran a stop sign. Emergency responders rushed to the intersection of Germania and Cass City Roads in Greenleaf Township, where a northbound pickup truck slammed into the passenger side of an eastbound SUV. Thanks to seatbelts and deployed airbags, all occupants survived, though the thirty-five-year-old Cass City woman and her young boy required transport for treatment. Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor as their investigation continues.

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Downtown Port Huron is getting a fresh culinary addition this August as co-owners Calah Wesley and chef Marisa Wilkins open Manna Modern Kitchen at 902 Military Street. What began as a local friendship over a homemade spicy sambal sauce has blossomed into a vibrant breakfast and lunch spot serving globally inspired, seasonal dishes. Located next to Exquisite Corpse Coffee House, the new eatery will also offer pickup, delivery, and catering, serving customers Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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A Clyde Township animal cruelty case is moving slower than expected after a sentencing date was pushed back. Connie Wonner, 48, who pleaded guilty in a case tied to nearly 100 dead animals found on her property, is now set to be sentenced on Sept. 14th instead of Aug. 14th, and she could face up to two years in prison. Investigators said dozens of animals were found dead or dying, some without clean water, some exposed to freezing weather, and others kept in cramped bins during extreme heat.

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St. Clair County Community College has named Dane Vos as its interim athletic director, putting a former SC4 student-athlete in charge during a key transition. Vos, who has served the college as assistant athletic director, assistant women’s basketball coach and fieldhouse operations manager, will now oversee a wide range of sports while SC4 also prepares to add women’s flag football and men’s hockey. College leaders say his background, leadership and focus on student-athletes make him a strong fit to guide the department forward.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet