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Man Arrested in Marine City for Attempted Murder

On July 15, 2021 at 12:35 a.m. the Port Huron Police Department Road Patrol responded to the  2500 block of Wright St. regarding shots fired.

When officers arrived in the area, they spoke with the victim, a 48 year old male resident of Port Huron, who indicated that the suspect, a 47 year old male from Marine City, had fired a handgun at the victim and the victim’s vehicle.  The victim was uninjured and the victim’s vehicle was not struck by gunfire. Evidence located at the scene verified that a firearm had been discharged. 

It was determined that there were initial threats made by the suspect to shoot-up the victim’s girlfriend’s home in the City of Port Huron.  

The Port Huron Police Department Major Crimes Unit was called out to assist with the  investigation. 

On July 15, 2021 at approximately 4:30 a.m. the Port Huron Police Department Major Crimes  Unit and Special Response Team, with the assistance from the Marine City Police Department,  St. Clair County Sheriff Office, Michigan State Police, and the St. Clair Police Department  executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Belle River Avenue in Marine City. The 47 year  male suspect was located and taken into custody without incident. 

The suspect was taken to the Port Huron Police Department and interviewed. He was ultimately  lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention Center on the charges of Attempted Murder and  Felony Firearm.  

If you have knowledge of this crime call the Port Huron Police Department at (810) 984-8415 or the  Port Huron Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at (810) 984-5383.  

Anonymous tips can be received through the CAPTURE Hotline at (810) 987-6688, emailed through  www.porthuronpolice.org, or texted by downloading the Port Huron PD app on apple or android  devices. Anonymous texts can also be received by texting the keyword CAPTURE and their  message/tip to 847411. 

Submitted by the Port Huron Police Department

Back Pack Giveaway Coming in August

Back to School 2021 is coming to St. Clair County in August for St. Clair County families who need a little boost to get ready for the classroom.

The Back to School program is provided to low-income residents of St. Clair County through the Blue Water Community Action Agency.

The event will provide backpacks filled with schools supplies for elementary and middle school children and preschool packs for youngers kids. All events are drive-throughs, so participants can stay inside their cars.

Wednesday August 11th, there will be Back to School Events at Blue Water Community Action on Lapeer Road in Port Huron from 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM, and at Capac Elementary School from 10 AM – 11:30 AM.

On Thursday August 12th, there will be an event at the East China Administration Building from 3 – 6 PM

On Tuesday, August 24th, Yale Elementary will have a Back to School Event from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Contact Blue Water Community Action to learn more: www.bwcaa.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

New State Park Coming to Flint

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a new Michigan state park in the City of Flint by utilizing federal relief dollars from President Biden’s American Recovery Plan.

This would mark the first state park in Genesee County, the only county in Michigan without land that is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and when completed would become Michigan’s 104th state park.

The governor’s proposed investment, which requires approval from the Legislature, would develop a park that would be anchored at Chevy Commons and expanded along the Flint River corridor to seamlessly connect the park to local neighborhoods, businesses, and institutions, such as the University of Michigan-Flint, the Flint Farmers’ Market, and the Iron Belle Trail.

Although plans are in their earliest stages, the new park could include non-motorized trails, unique playscapes, accessible open spaces, fishing platforms, and canoe and kayak launches into the Flint River.

A timeline for completion and further funding still needs to be developed, but the commitment of state funding will prove a critical catalyst in pushing the project forward.

Submitted by Governor Whitmer’s Office

Vote for Your Favorite Mannequin During Boat Weekend

Port Huron, MI — Kelly Strilcov and the team at Salon Pizazz are excited to be back in person for this year’s Boat Week with Mannequins Making a Difference. This year, live mannequins will be displayed in their usual spot on Huron Avenue just outside of Salon Pizazz.

Mannequins Making a Difference will feature 11 live mannequins dressed and decorated in a variety of themes. Spectators can view the mannequins on Thursday and Friday night, July 22nd & 23rd, and vote with cash for their favorite one.

Whichever mannequin raises the most money will be awarded all donations collected over the two-day period. “It’s a winner take all event,” said Kelly Strilcov, owner of Salon Pizazz. “I love this event, and I’m so excited to see which nonprofit will win each year.”

This year’s event will also include “mini-mannequins” which feature younger models from ages 5-10. On Thursday night between 8 – 8:30 PM, spectators will be able to vote with donations for their favorite mini-mannequin.

All donations for mini-mannequins will go to the youth winner who will then be able to put it toward their favorite mannequin in the regular competition.

After both evenings of Mannequins Making a Difference there will be an after party featuring local musicians. Lisa Mary is performing on Thursday, and Pee-Tzu and Blacktivity will perform on Friday night along with Mad Hatter Entertainment.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Ren Fest is Back for 2021

Holly, MI — Festival organizers, performers, and vendors are preparing to welcome back in-person visitors to the Michigan Renaissance Festival on weekends from August 21st – October 3rd.

Over 150 artisans will occupy the 16th Century European village known as Hollygrove selling handcrafted goods and tasty treats. The village also features 18 entertainment stages with musicians, play performances, and live armored jousting.

Each weekend has a theme, with “Pirates and Pups” kicking things off August 21st – 22nd. On Pirates and Pups weekend, you can bring your dog to the festival and discover demonstrations and contests focused on them.

Other themed weekends include Highland Fling, Viking Invasion, and Shamrocks & Shenanigans.

Tickets for the Michigan Renaissance Festival are available online at MichRenFest.com and can be purchased at general admission rates for one entry to the festival or as a Royal or Season Pass for multiple entries to the festival.

Royal and Season passes are available at early bird prices from now until July 23rd.

There are also tickets available for the Pub Crawl, Feast of Fantasy, the Queen’s Tea, and the 2021 Quest, an interactive mystery solving adventure played throughout the Village.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Work on McNeil Creek Begins Soon

Port Huron, MI — A bid from Raymond Excavating was accepted by Port Huron City council Monday night to begin development of the water, sewer, streets and sidewalks at the McNeil Creek Crossing condo project on 10th Avenue.

The McNeil Creek Crossing condo project will bring 19 new single-family homes to the Port Huron area. The size and design of the homes will be set by the City of Port Huron, and the city will sell the lots to builders who will construct them according to their specifications.

According to James Freed, Port Huron City Manager, current prints call for homes between 1,800 -2,500 square feet.

Work by Raymond Excavating is expected to begin the last week of July, and Freed says the city hopes to see basements going in this fall.

The McNeil Creek Crossing development is just north of Garfield school on 10th Avenue, tucked in a wooded, residential area.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand