George James

In Sarnia, leadership changes are taking effect at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 as John Surins takes over the local presidency from Ron Realesmith. Ontario Command restricted Realesmith’s clubhouse privileges while a confidential Article 3 complaint is processed. While officials have not disclosed the specific allegations, internal rules allow interim suspension of executive duties during an open investigation, following months of online scrutiny regarding branch governance, voting eligibility, and administration of the historic 4.5 million dollar Catch the Ace draw.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

State police are investigating a suspected drunk driving crash in Tuscola County that claimed the life of a Saginaw man on Monday evening. Authorities report that a 55-year-old Akron woman driving eastbound on Akron Road failed to stop at Unionville Road in Fairgrove Township, slamming into a northbound Nissan Versa. A 35-year-old passenger in the Versa died at the scene from his injuries, while the 41-year-old Saginaw woman driving the sedan and the driver who ran the stop sign were both rushed to out-of-area hospitals with serious injuries.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers heading west on Interstate 94 near Marysville should plan for slower travel through October 16th. Crews with the St. Clair County Road Commission, working for the Michigan Department of Transportation, started repairing concrete pavement on Wednesday near the Wadhams Road exit, Exit 262. The right lane of westbound I-94 will be closed from the exit ramp area to the Wadhams Road overpass. The exit ramp will stay open during the work. Please slow down and stay alert in the work zone.

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A Port Huron woman accused of killing her boyfriend is now on trial in St. Clair County, and jurors heard two very different stories Tuesday. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Jennifer Goodall shot Chase Hoyt after a year of jealous anger, and they say recordings and a neighbor’s testimony will show she threatened to kill him. Her attorney admits she fired the gun but says it was self-defense. Goodall faces murder and gun charges, and she could get life in prison if convicted. Testimony continued Wednesday morning.

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A mother’s report to police in Ohio has led to a federal charge against a Croswell man. Court documents say 45-year-old Trevor Prather was arrested Tuesday, September 29th, for receiving child pornography, after the mother contacted Marysville police on August 9th about inappropriate videos and images on her daughter’s phone. Investigators say Snapchat and Agri-Valley Services helped pinpoint his Croswell location, leading to a federal search warrant at his home. Prather is due back in federal court next Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet