George James

A bald eagle is fighting to recover just across the St. Clair River from the Blue Water Area. The eagle was found stuck in a tree for hours on Stag Island Monday, with a branch through its wing. Tree climber Justin Nicol sawed the branch off and carried the bird down. Caregivers at a Sarnia wildlife clinic say its chances are guarded, but it is eating well and getting pain medicine. A vet stitched the wing, and specialists are being lined up for more care. For now, caregivers say they are taking it one day at a time.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County could soon get a visit from the president. Sources say President Donald Trump may hold an event October 25th in Marysville, near the Canadian border. Trump’s team is reportedly preparing for the stop, though plans could still change. Marysville sits in Congresswoman Lisa McClain’s district, and she recently said she’s keeping that date open, but nothing is confirmed. The possible visit comes as tariffs have become a major issue in Michigan’s campaign, with Election Day set for November 3rd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Macomb County’s boating community is coming together after three boaters died in a crash on Lake St. Clair last week. Friends have set up GoFundMe pages to help the families of Craig Miller and Heidi Baldwin. Miller’s funeral is Thursday in Shelby Township. Baldwin leaves behind a 15-year-old son. The third victim, Gerald Grzadzinski, was a longtime boat mechanic. Sheriff’s investigators are still reconstructing the October 7th collision near MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township. No charges have been filed, and officials are asking the public not to speculate.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron veterans will benefit when Elks Lodge 343 hosts its 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner Saturday, January 16th at 3292 Beach Road. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds support local veterans, including one who will go on a Whitetail gun hunt. Table Captains can reserve a table for 8 at $520 through October 31st and enter an early bird gun raffle. Sponsors, volunteers, and wild game and fish donations are also needed.

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A group of local volunteers is suiting up to spread some community spirit across the Blue Water Area. The Blue Water Ghostbusters wear the famous costumes, bring proton packs and an Ectomobile, and show up at local events. Marysville’s Nicholas Putinsky helps run the group. He says they are not after money or sponsors. They simply want to do some good. The group formed last November and made its first appearance in August at the Port Huron Bookmobile birthday. They have two appearances planned for Saturday, October 24.

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St. Clair County parents can now skip the trip to the health department for school vaccine exemption paperwork. The county launched an online process for the non-medical exemption form. Parents complete the required education online, then receive their certification by email to give to their child’s school or program. County families submit one request per child. Health department staff are still available to answer vaccine questions at no charge. Visit scchealth.co, or call 810-987-5300.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet