The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Port Huron murder began trial Tuesday, while the woman convicted of planning the killing will wait weeks to learn her fate. Dazman Drake is charged in the January 2025 shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Buckles’ ex, Sayon Florence, was found guilty of murder in September. Her sentencing, set for Tuesday, has been moved to December 14th. Police say Florence had reported Buckles for child abuse, though he was never charged. She faces up to life in prison.

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Investigators are still working to piece together what led to a deadly crash that killed an East China Township bicyclist in Casco Township last Thursday afternoon. St. Clair County deputies say the 39-year-old man was riding east on Fred W. Moore Highway near Mayer Road around 4 p.m. when an SUV heading the same direction hit him. He died at the scene. The 26-year-old St. Clair man behind the wheel was not hurt and stayed to cooperate with investigators. Deputies say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

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What started as a 14-team tournament in ’17 has grown into one of Port Huron’s biggest hockey events, and organizers say volunteers deserve the credit. The Port Huron Silver Stick Regional welcomed 103 teams last year, and it returns to McMorran Arena this Thursday for the first of three weekends. Games run November 5th through 8th, November 19th through 22nd, and December 4th through 6th at the downtown arena. Admission is free for fans, and more details are available at silverstick dot org.

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Owners of older Duramax diesel pickups in Tuscola County may want to keep a closer eye on their trucks after two Chevy Silverados were stolen in one week. The first, a dark blue 2005 Silverado 2500 with a for-sale sign, disappeared from a front yard near Van Geisen and Purdy roads late on October 25th. On Friday, a blue 2007 four-door Silverado 2500 was taken near Mertz and Wire Line roads. Anyone with information or trail cam footage can call 911 or leave an anonymous tip on the sheriff’s website.

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Port Huron Town Hall, a speaker series that has brought big names to the Blue Water Area since 1955, is welcoming TV home makeover star Ty Pennington next week. Pennington, best known for helping struggling families as host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, will speak at McMorran Place on Monday, November 9th. He also starred on Trading Spaces and several HGTV shows, and he is a bestselling author. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the program runs from 10:30 until noon. Tickets are available through McMorran Place.

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Sanilac County families are being urged to watch for measles symptoms after health officials confirmed the county’s first case in several years. The virus spreads through the air and can linger in a room for up to two hours after a sick person leaves. Early signs include a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that starts on the face. Anyone who feels sick should call their doctor before showing up in person. Two doses of the M-M-R vaccine offer about 97-percent protection.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet