George James

Blue Water Habitat for Humanity celebrated 35 years of helping families in the Blue Water Area last Tuesday at Alexander’s Premier Banquet Facility in Port Huron. The event honored retiring Executive Director Ernest Werth-Toward, who led the nonprofit since ’08, overseeing programs like ReStore and Rock the Block, which brings hundreds of volunteers together to improve neighborhoods. Habitat helps local families build affordable homes through volunteer “sweat equity” and homeowner education. Interim Director Kara Geib praised Werth-Toward’s collaborative leadership and lasting impact on staff, volunteers, and the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Community College freshman Addison Bolen from Maple Rapids is making waves on the volleyball court. Bolen was named MCCAA Eastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Skippers to a perfect 5-0 run. Her strong setting, smart plays, and leadership are helping SC4 stay on top of the Eastern Conference. The team now looks poised for its first outright conference title in more than ten years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A two-vehicle crash last Wednesday morning in Evergreen Township sent a Deckerville woman to the hospital. Around 7, a GMC Terrain driven by the 76-year-old failed to stop at the intersection of North Van Dyke and Deckerville Road and was struck by a northbound Ford Transit van from Marlette. The collision left the van on its side in a ditch and the SUV on the roadside. Firefighters had to free the woman from her SUV before Sanilac EMS transported her to McLaren Lapeer. The van driver was checked at the scene and released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet