George James

Clay Township Woman Critically Injured

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

Overnight Explosion and Fire

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

Animal Control Director Resigns

St. Clair County Animal Control Director Melissa Miller abruptly resigned Thursday in Port Huron Township after commissioners unanimously approved a controversial ordinance rewrite she strongly opposed. The new law shifts criminal animal cruelty investigations to local police, while Animal Control focuses on shelter care, licensing, and civil complaints. County officials say the change aligns with Michigan law, but Miller argued it weakens public safety and limits her department’s authority. After weeks of debate, the board voted 7-0.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet