George James

In Port Huron, about 60 students from schools across the district came together Saturday at Cleveland Elementary for the annual African American Read-In. The event, part of Black History Month, featured students from kindergarten through high school reading works by Black authors. Families, teachers, and city leaders packed the room to cheer them on. The Superintendent and Mayor Anita Ashford joined in celebrating literacy, culture, and inclusion — a unifying tradition that continues to inspire young voices across Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Forty-year-old Jennifer Goodall is charged with open murder after police say she shot 23-year-old Chase Hoyt during a domestic dispute at their 10th Avenue home last fall. Responders couldn’t save Hoyt at the scene. Goodall was heard admitting to the shooting in a 911 call. Her trial, once set for March 3, is now scheduled for August 4, with a plea hearing in late July. The delay allows time for state police to finish a blood pattern analysis critical to the case.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Jeep lovers turned out for the annual Polar Bear Jeep Run on Saturday at Port Huron Ace Hardware on Pine Grove Avenue. Hosted by the Blue Water Jeep Owners Club, the event featured fun challenges and friendly competitions — all in one spot so spectators could watch up close. Organizers said the fundraiser supported child abuse prevention programs, Safe Horizons, and holiday help for local families. Everyone was welcome to donate or lend a hand, no Jeep required.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet