George James

Authorities in Sanilac County are investigating a Sunday afternoon crash that left several people injured at a rural intersection in Speaker Township. Dispatchers received the call just before 1 p.m. at Brockway Road and Galbraith Line Road. Deputies say a 60-year-old Brockway man pulled into the intersection and collided with a southbound pickup driven by a 40-year-old Melvin woman. The Jeep driver was treated at the scene. Three people in the pickup, including a child, were taken to a hospital. Everyone was wearing seat belts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new drive-thru drink spot is coming to Port Huron later this summer. 7 Brew plans to open in mid-August at 815 24th Street. The stand was built in May and is expected to bring more than 50 jobs to the area. Customers will find coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, and more, with thousands of flavor options. The site will be drive-thru only with a walk-up window. Ahead of opening, the company plans to give away about 20,000 free drinks and partner with a local charity.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Laura Huffman, a Marysville High School graduate, is the new CEO of Community First Health Centers. She officially took over on June 1st, succeeding longtime leader Mike Baranowski after his 26 years of service. Huffman brings strong local experience to the role. Community First is reopening its Port Huron Dental Clinic on August 11th and expanding teen health centers at area high schools. She is focused on preserving affordable medical, dental, and behavioral care for everyone in St. Clair County, regardless of ability to pay.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A massive overnight fire at a major power plant in St. Clair County Friday lit up the sky and rattled nearby residents. Crews responded around 12:45 a.m. at DTE’s Blue Water Energy Center in East China Township, a facility that powers about 850,000 homes. One neighbor reported hearing a loud boom before seeing flames shoot from the building. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 1:30 a.m., and officials say there was no threat to the public. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Clay Township woman is in critical condition after a four-vehicle crash in St. Clair County last Thursday morning. Deputies say the 46-year-old was driving north on McKinley Road around 8 a.m. when she failed to stop at the Marine City Highway intersection in China Township. Her Dodge Journey collided with a Jeep Cherokee driven by a Fraser woman, triggering a chain reaction involving two additional vehicles from Shelby Township and Harrison Township. All drivers were hospitalized, and the county’s crash investigation team is handling the case.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet