Torch Run 5K Supports Special Olympics

Port Huron is gearing up for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K on Friday, September 12th, benefiting Special Olympics Michigan. The run starts at 11 a.m. at the Port Huron Municipal Office Center, with registration at 10:30. Entry is $30 for a T-shirt or $10 for a bandana, and all funds support local Special Olympics athletes. Police and community members will join to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and carry the Flame of Hope through the streets of Port Huron. Donations and sponsorships are also welcome.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Seawall Needed to Protect Water Plant

Marysville officials say the city’s Water Filtration Plant needs a new seawall to keep drinking water safe and reliable. The current wall, likely built in the 70s or 80s, is crumbling along about 500 feet of shoreline, causing cracks in the plant’s foundation and walls. Only seven feet separate the building from the river, making protection urgent. The city is seeking $750,000 in state funding but may cover costs locally if grants fall through. Final funding decisions are expected in the coming months.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Hit-and-Run

Sanilac County deputies are asking for help after a hit-and-run in Melvin left a local woman injured. The 30-year-old was struck Thursday night on Melvin Road south of town and left in a ditch. She managed to walk home before being taken to McKenzie Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Authorities are searching for a GMC Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado with damage on the front right and passenger side, missing its side mirror. Anyone with information or video is urged to call Central Dispatch.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Major League Fishing Kickoff

Port Huron kicked off Major League Fishing’s Team Series on Sunday with the B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup. The six-day event runs through Friday on the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, featuring 12 two-man teams competing for $560,000 in prizes. Hosted by Discover the Blue, the tournament will showcase the Blue Water Area’s world-class smallmouth fishing to a national audience. Fans can watch live on MLFNOW!, with TV coverage airing next year. This marks the first Team Series stop of the year and a big boost for local tourism.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet