George James

St. Clair County commissioners have approved a new deputy medical director role for the Health Department, aiming to expand family planning and clinical services. The 5-1 vote replaces a vacant nurse practitioner position, letting the department offer full Title X services 5 days a week instead of 3. Officials say the move should be revenue neutral, though one commissioner voted no over concerns about federal funding security beyond next year. Nurses at the meeting raised staffing concerns. The county hopes to fill the role by year’s end.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A tip about a possible shooting in St. Clair led investigators somewhere they didn’t expect. Police say a warning on Thursday about a felon with a gun prompted a search warrant for a home in the 200 block of South 5th Street. St. Clair officers, working with the Port Huron Major Crime Unit and Port Huron’s Special Response Team, searched the residence and found the suspect along with a firearm and narcotics. The suspect was taken into custody without incident . Investigators say the case remains open.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Sanilac’s history museum turned its grounds into a world wine tour over the weekend. The Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum hosted its Sip and Stroll fundraiser Saturday evening, letting guests wander the grounds while sampling wines from around the globe, alongside live string quartet music and appetizers. Organizers redesigned the event this year so every ticket included the full tasting experience upfront. Advance tickets were cheaper online, with walk-ins welcomed at the door. Proceeds helped preserve the museum’s history for future visitors.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A quick-thinking rescue near Unionville last week after a Jeep Wrangler plunged into the water just off Vassar Road. Crews were called Wednesday morning and found the vehicle roughly 100 yards offshore, submerged in 3 to 4 feet of water with the driver still trapped inside. Firefighters suited up and launched a rapid deployment craft, pulling the driver to safety. The driver is alive and well, now recovering after crews wrapped up the scene with help from local sheriff’s deputies, ambulance crews and a towing company.

Reporting WGRT – JP bZet