A teenager from Kingston is recovering from serious injuries after a crash Friday afternoon in Wells Township. The pickup truck was heading north on Froede Road near Silvernail Road when it ran off the road, hit a culvert, went airborne, and crashed into a tree. Rescue crews worked more than an hour to free the trapped 17 year old from the mangled wreckage. A medical helicopter had to turn back due to a mechanical problem, so ground crews rushed him to the emergency room.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police are changing how they mark September 11th this year. On the 25th anniversary, the department is skipping the usual speeches, rifle volley and dove release for a quieter tribute. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at International Flags Plaza, honor guard members will stand watch over displays naming police, fire and EMS personnel killed that day, framed by three wreaths. The two-hour window mirrors the actual timeline of the attacks. Residents and first responders are invited to stop by anytime to reflect and pay their respects.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Sanilac County man faces a probable cause conference next week after being charged with a string of felonies, including animal torture, crimes against nature, and possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material. 22-year-old Dallas William Hartley of Snover appeared in District Court last Thursday, where a hearing set his next appearance for Tuesday at 10 a.m. Investigators say Hartley was arrested in June after digital evidence tied him to uploading illegal material online. He remains jailed on a $10,000 bond.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Motorcycles will roar back to life at the Croswell Fairgrounds on September 19th, as riders chasing speeds near 100 miles per hour take on the half-mile dirt oval. Bullet Strong Racing Promotions brings both amateur and professional racers together for a night of tight, handlebar-to-handlebar action under the lights. Heat races kick off at 3 p.m., with the main events roaring in at 6 p.m. Tickets run $20 at the gate, and kids 12 and under get in free. Racers from Michigan and beyond are expected to fill the track.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A sentencing delay is pushing back the final chapter of a years-long child death case. Amanda Maison, convicted in her young son’s ’18 death, was set to be sentenced this week, but the hearing has now been moved to Sept. 11th so her attorney can finish paperwork for the court. Her co-defendant, Maurice Houle, admitted to killing the boy earlier this summer and remains set for sentencing Thursday. Investigators say the child died from injuries consistent with abuse. Both defendants could face life in prison.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash that sent one driver to the hospital. It happened Sunday afternoon around 4:15 at the intersection of Ubly and Deckerville Roads in Argyle Township, when a Mustang failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck loaded with off-road vehicles. The pickup’s driver and passenger were unhurt, but the Mustang’s driver was treated at the scene by EMS crews before being taken to Marlette Regional Hospital. Alcohol isn’t believed to be a factor.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet