Port Huron Activates Winter Parking Rules
Port Huron residents are reminded that the city’s winter parking rules are now in effect. Starting today cars cannot park on paved streets between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to allow for snow removal. The rules will stay in place through March 31st, of ’26. Officials say drivers will get warning notices during the first five days, but after that, parking violations will carry a $23 dollar fine. Police urge everyone to follow the rules to keep streets clear and safe.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Marlette Elementary Debuts Lego Robotics Team
Marlette Elementary’s new Lego robotics team finished its first season at the Bulldog Classic in Flint, competing in the FIRST Lego League “Unearthed” challenge. Fourth and fifth graders built and coded robots to move artifacts and navigate tricky terrain. Despite being a first-year team, they quickly learned coding and teamwork, even fixing programs on-site. Their Innovation Project focused on safer, more efficient archaeological digs. Coaches and high school mentors guided the students, and the school plans to start next season earlier and expand robotics for middle schoolers.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Murder Case Set for April Trial
A Port Huron murder case is now moving toward trial, with two defendants set to face a jury this spring. Attorneys confirmed that 23-year-old Dazman Drake and 37-year-old Sayon Florence will go to trial on April 21st in the death of Vincent Buckles at his Vanness Street home. Both are also scheduled for a plea hearing on April 13th. Court filings show each defendant is pointing blame at the other, while prosecutors say Drake pulled the trigger. Both are charged with open murder, which carries a possible life sentence.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Man’s Trial Set for December
St. Clair Township is bracing for a high-profile trial as Wyatt Stimac, 24, faces charges in the March shooting death of his father, Shane Stimac, at their Gratiot Avenue home. Court records show Stimac is charged with first-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and felony firearm use. His attorney confirmed Tuesday that no plea deal will be accepted, and the trial is set to start Dec. 2nd at 9 a.m. with jury selection before Circuit Court Judge Michael West. First-degree murder carries a possible life sentence.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet