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The Peck community is still mourning the loss of James Welch, a beloved coach, athletic director, and mentor, who died Nov. 6 at age 47. Welch, a ’96 Peck High graduate and standout football player, returned home after earning his degree from SC4 and dedicated 25 years to supporting students there. He led Peck’s athletic programs and baseball team for the past three years and was known as a father figure to many. A service was held Nov. 12th to honor his life.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Two women went before a Port Huron judge Tuesday after an October incident where police shot a dog.

23-year-old Paige Armstrong pled guilty to resisting an officer, reducing her charge from a felony to a misdemeanor with up to a year in jail. She says the dog later died.

21-year-old Julia Piper waived a preliminary hearing. She faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly releasing aggressive dogs during the arrest.

Armstrong will be sentenced Dec. 19th, and Piper’s next court date hasn’t been set

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron and St. Clair County residents can start dropping off shoebox gifts through Monday for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Local drop off locations include Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron, North Lakeport Wesleyan in Fort Gratiot, and Harvest Church in Marine City, to name a few. Families can fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal care items, or build one online with a photo and personal note.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marysville’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested eight people in Fort Gratiot on November 12th for being in the U.S. illegally. The group included individuals from Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. Four of those arrested had prior criminal records, including one wanted for domestic violence and another for drug possession. All eight are now facing deportation, according to the CBP Detroit Sector office. Local authorities have not released additional details about the arrests.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet