Hall of Fame Inductees
Kathy and Darwin Sneller of Sebewaing were honored statewide over the weekend. The Huron County couple, owners of Starward Farms, were inducted into the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame Saturday. The Snellers have run their 943-acre dairy and crop farm for more than 50 years, raising 100 milking cows and growing sugarbeets, corn, wheat, soybeans and hay. Their herd earned a national breeder award for 34 straight years. The induction ceremony took place at Presbyterian Church in Hastings, featuring remarks from state and national farm leaders.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Teens Bound Over In Eastpointe Wendy’s Shooting Case
Two Detroit teens accused in a nonfatal Wendy’s parking lot shooting in Eastpointe are headed to Macomb County Circuit Court. 16-year-old Rayonnate Steen Jr. and 15-year-old Isaiah Reynolds were bound over Aug. 28th after a preliminary hearing, and will be arraigned before Judge Jennifer Faunce on Monday. Steen faces assault with intent to murder and weapons charges; Reynolds faces assault with intent to murder and carrying a concealed weapon. Police say the June 10th shooting followed a verbal dispute.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Monarchs On The Move
Monarch butterflies are gathering along Lake St. Clair shorelines as their fall migration south gets underway, continuing through November. Michigan-born monarchs are flying up to 3,000 miles to central Mexico and southern Florida, using the shoreline to navigate and avoid getting lost over open water. Closer to Port Huron, Lake St. Clair Metropark near Lake St. Clair has become a known stopover, where monarchs cluster in trees to roost overnight for warmth and safety. Wildlife officials say late summer and early fall gardens with blooming flowers are also drawing butterflies.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Hangar Fire at Lapeer County Airport
Firefighters battled a second-alarm blaze at a Mayfield Township aircraft hangar Monday night after motorists spotted smoke and called 911. Crews arrived at the DuPont-Lapeer Airport just after 7 to find smoke pouring from the building, prompting departments from across Lapeer County to respond with mutual aid. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, damaging aircraft and property inside, though no one was in the hangar at the time. One firefighter suffered a minor injury, but no civilians were hurt. Fire officials say the cause remains under investigation.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet