George James

Port Huron area coffee lovers have a fresh spot to grab their morning brew as 7 Brew Coffee opens its first local drive-thru stand on 24th street this Thursday at 10. To celebrate the big opening and give back to the neighborhood, the team is donating one thousand dollars to the Hunter Hospitality House during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Residents who stop by this coming Saturday and purchase a large drink can also score a free t-shirt as part of the grand opening festivities.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron man faces life behind bars following a violent, unprovoked stabbing outside an Eastpointe motel along Gratiot Avenue. Prosecutors say 49 year old Eric Dewayne Williams attacked a complete stranger three times in the abdomen late at night before fleeing the scene. Williams returned to the property shortly after, where police quickly took him into custody while searching for the weapon. His bond is set at one million dollars as he faces charges of assault with intent to murder and tampering with evidence.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Marysville High School football team is shifting into high gear as practice gets underway for the upcoming season. Coming off 23 wins over the last 3 years, the Vikings are refusing to rest on past success. Head Coach Derrick Meier and his squad are focused on the future, led by star tackle Drew Kryscynski and returning starting quarterback Brady Wright. The powerhouse offense averaged over 30 points a game last year, and the team aims to bring that same high intensity to the field for the August 27th season opener.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Community College men’s soccer team opens the season ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll after last season’s first regional title and a national tournament berth in just its second year. The Skippers captured the Region 12 championship with a 1-0 win over Schoolcraft and later claimed the Northeast District crown before facing national competition. Fans can watch the team begin its follow-up campaign Sept. 4th at the College of DuPage.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

20 girls from Port Huron enjoyed a special trip to the Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park last Tuesday. The Detroit Lions Community Initiative supplied bus transportation and partnered with A Beautiful Me and SONS Outreach to make it possible. Each girl received a backpack filled with school supplies, Lions sunglasses, a granola bar, and water before watching practice up close. Some met players for autographs and photos while the group also enjoyed face painting and Detroit Zoo giveaways.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet