POHO Hot Rod Fest
The Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron will host the first-ever POHO Hot Rod Fest from January 17-19, showcasing 47 classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles from southeast Michigan. Organized by The Joshua Garage and Cruising Port Huron 70s, 80s, and 90s, the event will raise funds for local causes, including CPR training, winter clothing for families, and support for domestic violence victims. Admission is $20 for adults, with kids 12 and under free. The family-friendly festival will feature vendors and entertainment.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Stronger Tobacco Control Requested
As the ’25 legislative session begins, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges Michigan legislators to improve cancer care access and increase funding for tobacco control. The network requests an additional $5 million dollars for tobacco prevention, addressing nearly 32% of cancer deaths linked to smoking. They also advocate for copay accumulator legislation to help patients afford treatments. With over 64,000 new cancer diagnoses last year, lawmakers can reduce future cases by investing in these programs. These efforts could help prevent more Michiganders from hearing the dreaded cancer diagnosis.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Crop and Pest Management Update
Farmers and crop professionals attended the Crop and Pest Management Update hosted by Michigan State University Extension last Friday at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe. The event, which ran from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., had a $40 registration fee that included lunch and a ’25 Weed Guide, courtesy of Michigan Corn, Soybean, and Wheat groups. Experts covered topics like weather impacts on weeds, crop diseases, soil fertility, and more. Attendees earned 4 RUP and 5 CCA credits.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Standoff Sentence Handed Down
Joshua Frazier, 24, of Port Huron, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 15-hour standoff with police last February. The incident began when Frazier fired a gun inside a Chestnut Street home, held a 16-year-old relative against their will, and occasionally shot at police while wearing body armor. He later accepted a plea deal, admitting to multiple charges. During sentencing, his attorney said Frazier was suffering from a mental health crisis, while the victim’s family described the lasting emotional and financial toll of the standoff.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet