George James

A popular Clyde Township restaurant is facing major repairs after a 5 alarm weekend fire. Owners of the Dorsey House say the bar area was heavily damaged, and there is no clear timeline for reopening. Crews were called out around 2:30 Sunday afternoon and had the fire under control in just over an hour, with no injuries reported. The building was closed for scheduled renovations at the time, and only one person was inside. Fire officials are now working with insurance investigators to determine what caused the fire.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is getting ready for a week of tennis as the 69th annual Robinson Tournament returns to Sanborn Park and the Port Huron Tennis House from July 28th through August 2nd. Free events start the 27th, including a kids play day and warm-up clinics for players. Matches begin Tuesday with finals on Sunday, bringing in competitors from across Michigan, other states, and Canada. Organizers are also inviting community members to take part now through a T-shirt design contest ahead of the tournament.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron father will spend the rest of his life in prison after killing one child and seriously injuring two others inside their apartment last fall. A judge sentenced 45-year-old Jeffery Smerer to life without parole for the death of his 17-year-old son, Kayleb, and added decades for the shootings of his younger children, who survived with lasting injuries. The attack happened as the kids were getting ready for school. In court, the children spoke about the trauma and loss, while the judge called the case a tragedy beyond description.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Authorities say a Fourth of July block party in Mount Clemens turned violent when gunfire broke out late Friday night, sending five people to the hospital, including three juveniles. Deputies responded around 11 p.m. near Court and Clemens streets, where a large crowd had gathered to celebrate the holiday. Investigators have not released the victims’ names as families are being notified. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information to call them or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-Speak-Up.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet