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.

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Crossroads Recovery Services is hosting an Overdose Awareness Walk to honor lives lost to addiction and support those still fighting for recovery. The community event takes place Monday at 6 PM at Desmond’s Landing in Port Huron. The local nonprofit helps people in early recovery through peer coaching, job assistance, and life skills training. Organizers say addiction touches every family, and no one should face it alone. The walk will honor those lost, support grieving families, and celebrate those living in recovery today.

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Downtown Port Huron turns into a summer block party this week as Rockin’ The Rivers returns to Kiefer Park for one night only. On Thursday, families can catch free live music from Michigan acts starting at 5 p.m., along with food trucks, a bounce house and free face painting for the kids. The celebration runs until 10:30 p.m. along the St. Clair River, with organizers ready to shift the show indoors to McMorran Place Arena if storms move in.

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St. Clair County commissioners have approved a new deputy medical director role for the Health Department, aiming to expand family planning and clinical services. The 5-1 vote replaces a vacant nurse practitioner position, letting the department offer full Title X services 5 days a week instead of 3. Officials say the move should be revenue neutral, though one commissioner voted no over concerns about federal funding security beyond next year. Nurses at the meeting raised staffing concerns. The county hopes to fill the role by year’s end.

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Attorneys for both defendants charged in a Port Huron murder case are asking a judge to keep key evidence away from jurors. Sayon Florence and Dazman Drake face first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Vincent Buckles, killed at his home last year. New court filings seek to block evidence including a pearl found on a boot, gun and ballistics testing, gas station video, and jail phone calls, arguing it’s prejudicial or unreliable. A judge hears arguments Aug. 31st, with Florence’s trial set for next month.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet