George James

Emergency crews in Sarnia rescued a person trapped inside a garbage truck early Sunday morning after they were accidentally dumped from a bin where they had been sleeping. Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. and used a ladder to reach the truck’s hopper, where the person had fallen and complained of lower back pain. Crews stabilized and carefully removed the individual through the rear of the truck. Paramedics transported the patient to Bluewater Health for evaluation. Police are reminding residents to report concerns about homelessness.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Clyde Township restaurant is turning to the community for help after a fire forced it to shut down earlier this month. The Dorsey House has been closed since the July 5 blaze, and the owner is now asking nearby bars and restaurants to consider hiring displaced staff while repairs remain uncertain. A social media post lists openings for servers, bartenders, and kitchen workers to quickly reconnect employees with jobs. The fire happened mid-afternoon during renovations, with no injuries reported, and the cause is still under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair, a youth softball team battled extreme heat and a tense pitching duel to claim a 1-0 state championship win over Georgetown last Tuesday. Pitcher Kora Robbins led the way with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, keeping the game scoreless until the fifth inning. With two outs, Nina Delore delivered a clutch RBI double to drive in the only run. Backed by strong community support, the team advanced to a regional tournament in Indiana already underway.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet