After a thrilling 70-68 buzzer-beater win over Pontiac Notre Dame Prep Friday night, Port Huron Northern’s boys basketball team stayed on the court — but not to celebrate. To Coach Brian Jamison’s surprise, the school honored him and his wife, Anna, for his upcoming retirement after 27 seasons. Jamison, a 1991 Northern graduate, has led the Huskies to four league titles and a district crown. He’ll finish his career coaching through the MHSAA tournament before following his two sons’ college basketball journeys at Lake Superior State.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan is celebrating Olympic gold after Team USA captured the men’s hockey title, powered in large part by standout performances from Great Lakes State athletes.

Waterford native Dylan Larkin led with poise and determination, setting the tone throughout the tournament with key goals and relentless effort. Canton’s Jack Hughes delivered the defining moment, scoring the overtime winner to secure the gold medal. His brother, Quinn Hughes of Plymouth, anchored the blue line with smart playmaking and a crucial assist in overtime. Zach Werenski of Grosse Pointe Woods contributed multiple assists and steady two way play, while Shelby Township’s Kyle Connor added offensive firepower that kept opponents on edge.

Michigan talent also shined in women’s hockey. Farmington’s Megan Keller scored the golden goal in a dramatic overtime victory over Canada.

From local youth rinks to the Olympic stage in Italy, Michigan athletes showcased grit, skill, and excellence, bringing pride and celebration to communities across the state.

In Port Huron, the St. Clair County Board voted 5-2 Thursday to end its agreement with the Port Huron Area School District to run the Teen Health Clinic at Port Huron High. County leaders say the move follows concerns over oversight and inappropriate materials discovered during a recent review. The clinic recently reopened after inspection and will keep serving students for now, but control could shift to a local health provider before the current grant ends ithis year. District officials say they’ll keep the clinic open for area teens.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Detroit man was killed Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle while walking along Michigan Road near Dove Road in Port Huron Township. Deputies say the man was thrown into a ditch filled with water and was unresponsive when crews arrived. He was rushed to Lake Huron Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say the driver, a 16-year-old from Marine City in a Jeep Liberty, returned to the scene and cooperated with deputies. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, about 60 students from schools across the district came together Saturday at Cleveland Elementary for the annual African American Read-In. The event, part of Black History Month, featured students from kindergarten through high school reading works by Black authors. Families, teachers, and city leaders packed the room to cheer them on. The Superintendent and Mayor Anita Ashford joined in celebrating literacy, culture, and inclusion — a unifying tradition that continues to inspire young voices across Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet