George James

A Sanilac County man is dead after a farming accident in Delaware Township. The Sheriff’s Office says a 67-year-old man from the Palms area was killed last Friday morning while cleaning a hay chopper on Range Line Road. He became pinned between parts of the machine. Central Dispatch got the call just after 10:30. Deputies, Delaware Township Fire, and Sanilac EMS all responded, but the man could not be saved. The Sheriff’s Office is offering condolences to his family and friends.

Reporting WGRT – JP bZet

Nurses in St. Clair County are gearing up for a rally today at 5 PM, just ahead of the County Board of Commissioners meeting, where members will weigh calling for an outside investigation into complaints against Dr. Nevin. The Michigan Nurses Association is organizing the demonstration, pointing out commissioners approved Nevin a new contract and signed off on hiring him a deputy just last month. Details on the complaints are posted on the MNA website. Commissioners will take up the investigation question at their meeting tonight.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s Labour Day parade steps off this Monday morning as the region’s petrochemical economy faces new pressure from the US-Canada trade fight. The 124-year-old march moves from Christina and Davis streets down Front Street to Centennial Park, with an estimated 3,400 participants. New US tariffs are hitting plastics made in Sarnia’s refineries, and Canada plans countertariffs the very next day on September 8th. Organizers say this year’s parade theme, unity among workers, carries extra weight under the strain.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A man convicted in the death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son is headed to prison for decades. A judge sentenced 29-year-old Maurice Houle to at least 31 years, telling him she was appalled by his treatment of the boy. Prosecutors say Matthew Maison died from strangulation and other injuries in 2018, and evidence pointed to years of abuse before his death. Houle pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in June. The boy’s mother, who admitted covering up the abuse, is set for sentencing next month.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police are cracking down on cryptocurrency ATMs to shield residents from scams. Officers have spent the past several days visiting kiosk owners citywide, walking them through a new city ordinance that requires every crypto machine to register with the City Clerk’s Office. The deadline is Oct. 1st, and businesses that miss it could face penalties. City leaders say the registration rule adds a layer of protection for consumers using these machines, and they’re urging any kiosk operator who hasn’t signed up yet to contact the Clerk’s Office right away.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Sandusky bicyclist is recovering after being struck by a car. Police say a 21-year-old man was hit while crossing South Elk Street near Mills Street just before 11:40 a.m. Monday. Investigators say a 17-year-old driver from Yale couldn’t stop in time. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was rushed to McKenzie Hospital before being transferred to a Flint-area hospital for further treatment. Alcohol isn’t believed to be a factor. Sandusky Police, Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies, EMS, and Michigan State Police all responded, and the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet