George James

A longtime doctor in Michigan’s Blue Water Area is stepping away after more than two decades of care. Lake Huron Medical Center recently honored Dr. Dawn E. Morey at a retirement gathering inside its Lighthouse Café, where coworkers, patients, and community members came together. Hospital leaders say she spent years treating generations of local families while building strong, lasting relationships. Many at the event shared stories about her compassion and steady presence, calling her impact on Port Huron–area patients both personal and far-reaching.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new family attraction is opening this week at Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove, giving kids a fresh way to cool off just in time for summer. The splash pad, funded by the Pat and Val Gladwish Foundation, officially opens Thursday at 11 a.m. City leaders and project partners will attend. The idea came from Val Gladwish after visiting a similar park with her grandchildren. Built in memory of her late husband, the project aims to create a lasting space for families to gather and play.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers across St. Clair County should expect delays this week as multiple road projects began Monday. Crews are working in Casco, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, Kimball, Lynn, and St. Clair townships with a mix of lane closures and full shutdowns. Several roads, including Rabidue, Turner, and parts of Yale and Vine, will fully close for culvert work. Roundabout construction shuts down Shea Road in Cottrellville. Other areas will see intermittent lane restrictions for paving and maintenance. All work is weather dependent, with detours posted where needed.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A deadly early morning crash in Macomb Township left a teenage girl trapped and killed after a disabled car was hit and caught fire. Police say it happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Fairchild Road near 22 Mile. A Chevy Malibu had broken down when a Lincoln MKX slammed into it from behind. Three people escaped, but a 16-year-old girl in the back seat was unable to get out before flames took over. Several others were hospitalized. Names have not been released.

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In St. Clair County, health officials are weighing a shift away from some birth control services as funding and staffing pressures grow. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin recommends ending certain Title Ten contraceptive programs, citing the loss of a key nurse practitioner and rising costs. He says services could instead move to McLaren Port Huron’s residency program, while over-the-counter options are now widely available. At least five positions could be impacted. A final discussion is set for June 17th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A truck driver heading into Canada is jailed after a major drug bust at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Border officers say they found more than 60 kilos of cocaine hidden in two boxes inside the cab, tucked under a bunk during an early morning inspection last Thursday. The shipment was mixed in with a load of wood pallets and cheese powder from Wisconsin. Police say a K9 confirmed the drugs. The 27-year-old driver claims he did not know the cocaine was there. He remains held in the St. Clair County Jail as the investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet