George James

A St. Clair County judge sentenced a 39-year-old woman to six to 10 years in prison after finding she abused two foster children over several years. Prosecutors said the children were kept in cages, isolated, and punished in degrading ways, including forced cold showers and other acts meant to humiliate them. The judge called the treatment “inhumane” and rejected the woman’s claims she sought help. The charges were reduced in a plea deal, but the court still imposed multiple concurrent sentences. The defendant received credit for time already served.

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Port Huron area families have a full slate of summer activities as nearby Port Sanilac opens rare public tours of its historic lighthouse while also hosting a community field day. Starting now, Friday afternoon lighthouse tours run noon to 4 p.m. through August, offering tower climbs and Lake Huron views for $10, with proceeds supporting local preservation. Select Saturdays add festival access. Meanwhile, Family Fun Field Day features games, crafts, emergency vehicles, and local groups, ending with an outdoor showing of “Jumanji” at dusk.

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A Croswell man is recovering after a late-night rollover crash in Sanilac County sent his car into a water-filled ravine. Deputies say the 41-year-old was driving east on Marlette Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when his vehicle veered off the road, broke through a guardrail, crossed a culvert, and ended up submerged. Despite injuries, he managed to escape and walk to a nearby home for help. He was taken to McLaren Port Huron for treatment. The crash remains under investigation, and his name has not been released.

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A Sarnia-raised hip-hop artist and motivational speaker is joining forces with Canadian legend Maestro Fresh Wes for an exciting run on season 12 of The Amazing Race Canada. Duane “D.O.” Gibson will compete alongside the godfather of Canadian hip-hop as the popular summer series returns. The duo kicks off the adventure on Whistler Mountain July 7th on CTV, with new twists like instant Express Passes and a $250,000 grand prize on the line. Viewers can cheer on these music icons chasing victory across the country.

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Worth Township leaders held a special meeting Thursday and voted to reverse past approvals that wrongly paid over forty thousand dollars each to former clerk Jennifer Marshall and treasurer Jennifer Woodruff from the sewer fund for duties already compensated. Citing Michigan law that bans extra pay after work is done, the board directed its attorney to take legal steps to recover the improperly issued money. Residents expressed frustration with the former officials, while praising current trustees for addressing the issue and working to protect township funds.

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Saturday July 25th, the Birchwood Mall turns into a huge family fun zone for Summer Fight Fest. Starting at 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy professional boxing matches, live music with special guests, tasty food trucks, local vendors, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Promoter Terrell Kelly says the event is about more than fights. It brings the Blue Water Area community together, supports small businesses, and gives local athletes a chance to shine right here at home. Organizers expect big crowds from across the region.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet