George James

The MilkHouse Cafe at 4189 Keewahdin Road hosted the annual Ice Cream Saves Lives event on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. All money raised supports the St. Clair County Dive Team Auxiliary, the main fundraiser for their local search and recovery efforts. Families enjoyed divers in a large dive tank, water safety displays, bounce houses, SWAT trucks, drones, and more. The event offered a fun way for the community to back important rescue work in St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency has welcomed Jessica Totty to its Board of Education, officially sworn in during the a recent July meeting. Totty, a longtime Port Huron community leader, brings years of experience from the Port Huron Schools Board and a strong commitment to supporting underserved students. She works at Lake Huron Medical Center and serves as an associate pastor in Kimball. Totty’s advocacy for equity and community involvement promises to strengthen education for all across St. Clair County.

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The Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced no charges will be filed against a state trooper who fatally shot a man during a standoff in Port Huron Township in February. The trooper, responding to a domestic disturbance call at a local mobile home park, fired after the man, Mark Ryan, advanced with a realistic-looking BB gun. Investigators found the shooting justified under Michigan’s Self Defense Act. Officials confirmed officers tried to de-escalate, but deadly force was deemed necessary when Ryan threatened their safety. Ryan was intoxicated at the time.

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Eastpointe’s Memorial Library lawn turned into a medieval battlefield recently as the Order of Pegasus women’s armored combat team demonstrated their sport. Dressed in 100-pound armor, they wielded swords in Buhurt, a competitive fight with rules banning stabs or hits to vulnerable areas like the neck. Local fighter Lisa Hoy says it’s a fun way to channel knightly dreams from fantasy stories. With only nine female teams in the U.S., this rare sport is captivating Eastpointe, offering residents a glimpse of history brought to life.

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In Port Huron, the 12th annual Blue Water Sand Fest turned Fort Gratiot Light Station into a vibrant sandy art gallery. Talented sculptors from across the U.S. crafted 540 tons of sand into breathtaking designs. Families enjoyed watching live sculpting, savoring food truck treats, and joining kids’ activities like sand play and lessons. The event, supporting Michigan’s oldest lighthouse, drew about 10,000 visitors. It ran through Sunday with $7 admission, free for kids under 4.

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On Saturday, Royal Oak’s Memorial Park came alive with the Michigan Electric Vehicle Alliance’s Clean Cruise. Families marveled at electric vehicles, from sleek cars to e-bikes and even an electric school bus. Kids enjoyed fun activities, food trucks dished out delicious eats, and live music set the vibe. Experts shared insights on electric mobility, and at 4 p.m., a police-escorted EV parade cruised down Woodward Avenue, highlighting Michigan’s leadership in green innovation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet