George James

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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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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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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A Fort Gratiot family is heading toward specialized care in Minnesota, thanks to a little help from a lot of friends. Trevor Mann’s coworkers at Motherson raised more than nine thousand dollars for his three-year-old daughter, Eden, who was born with a rare genetic condition that makes her skin so fragile that even everyday play can cause painful blisters. More than 250 employees dressed in purple last Wednesday to cheer her on, and local businesses and churches chipped in as well. The money will also help cover her ongoing medical bills.

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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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A 5-year-old Cottrellville Township boy is being called a humble hero after saving his grandmother’s life. Hudson Tenn’s grandmother collapsed at her home in July, and when he couldn’t dial 911 correctly, he put shoes on himself and his 3-year-old sister and walked about three-quarters of a mile for help. He flagged down neighbors, who called 911, then led St. Clair County deputies three miles to his parents’ house. Hudson has received a sheriff’s citation and was honored last week in Port Huron by U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet