George James

Port Huron’s Carnegie Museum hosted a warm welcome party last Tuesday for the community’s new museums leader, Regina Schreck, who’s been on the job since October. Staff and supporters praised her experience and energy, saying she’s already making a positive impact after replacing the previous director who left in July. Mayor Anita Ashford called it a fresh start full of promise. Schreck thanked everyone for the support and promised to grow exhibits, programs, and events that celebrate Port Huron’s rich history.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A scary head-on crash in Watertown Township near Sandusky sent five locals to the hospital Tuesday morning. A 16-year-old girl from Clifford crossed the centerline on South Sandusky Road and collided with an oncoming SUV driven by a 22-year-old Sandusky woman carrying three young children. All five were taken to McKenzie Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities say speed and alcohol were not factors. The incident serves as a reminder for drivers in Sanilac County to stay alert on rural roads.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, a divided health advisory board voted 3-2-1 yesterday against merging the health officer and medical director jobs back into one. Supporters cited lost trust in Health Officer Liz King over transparency issues, like surprise clinic changes and fluoridation decisions. Opponents stressed the need for separate roles to maintain checks and balances, a setup most Michigan counties use. The narrow rejection keeps the current split structure in place since 2022.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron teens now have a fresh, modern spot for health care right on the high school campus. The Teen Health Center at 2215 Court Street just finished a major makeover—the first big update since it opened in ‘86. New flooring, paint, furniture, exam equipment, and even a calming mental health room make the place feel welcoming and zen, according to students. Funded by state dollars, the clinic offers check-ups, shots, testing, counseling, and more on a sliding fee scale—no one gets turned away.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet