A recent study by doxo.com reveals that Michigan voters care most about the economy, with 52% saying it will impact their vote this November. In Port Huron, households spend $1,722 a month on bills, which is 19% lower than the U.S. average. Port Huron ranks as the 149th most expensive city in Michigan, with household bills making up 42% of an annual income of $48,639.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
16 year old Carmello Wilson was found guilty of second-degree murder after fatally shooting KC Curtis Cureton, 19, during a confrontation on Lapeer Avenue in Port Huron. Arrested in July ’23, Wilson was also convicted of resisting arrest and using a firearm in a felony. The jury’s verdict avoided a first-degree murder charge, which requires premeditation, but Wilson still faces a life sentence. Wilson claimed self-defense, saying he feared Cureton, but the prosecution disputed his account. Sentencing is set for December 12th in Circuit Court.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Sarnia-Lambton business owners and entrepreneurs can join a local event on October 22nd, hosted by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, aimed at helping them grow their businesses. Attendees will hear from successful local leaders like Alicia Hardman of Shale Ridge Winery, Hailey Coleman of The Cottage Café, and Liwordson Vijayabalan of TMRRW Labs.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and an upcoming local event is offering the community a chance to take action. The “Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer” initiative is hosting its annual Pink Tie Gala on October 18th at the Blue Water Convention Center, aiming to raise both awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
The gala will bring together a diverse group of attendees, including survivors, advocates, and local community members, all united in the fight against breast cancer. Organizers hope the event will highlight the ongoing need for research funding and provide crucial resources for individuals and families affected by the disease.
With breast cancer impacting millions worldwide, events like this play a vital role in the push for a cure. Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure a place at this important gathering.
For more information or to register, visit TakingAShotAtBreastCancer.org. The event promises an evening of unity, awareness, and hope in the ongoing battle against breast cancer.
Dale Vos, longtime men’s basketball coach at St. Clair County Community College (SC4), was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame at a banquet in Pontiac on Sunday. Vos led SC4’s Skippers to 504 wins over a 30-year career, earning multiple district, regional, and national championships. SC4 President Kirk Kramer praised Vos for his dedication to students and his impact on the Port Huron community. This recognition adds to Vos’s long list of awards, including being named MCCAA Coach of the Year in ’21.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
A former Macomb County Sheriff’s sergeant, James Stanley, is set to receive a $250,000 payout after a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s decision that the county retaliated against him. Stanley’s First Amendment rights were violated when he faced backlash for supporting Sheriff Wickersham’s opponent in the ’12 election. Stanley had sued the county after a series of demotions and criminal charges, all of which were eventually dismissed. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed the jury’s verdict, finalizing Stanley’s award after years of legal battles.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet