Historic Veterans Post Sold
A century-old gathering place for military veterans at 1026 Sixth Street is being sold off, as the American Legion post can no longer keep up with rising utility costs and shrinking membership. Leaders say most remaining members are seniors, with younger veterans turning to social media instead of in-person posts. Despite the loss, organizers insist the group’s mission matters more than its building, and plan to refocus on community volunteer work supporting veterans’ mental health and housing needs going forward.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
St. Clair County Hospital Drops ER, Inpatient Services
St. Clair County residents needing emergency or overnight hospital care will soon have to travel elsewhere. Henry Ford Health’s River District Hospital is shutting down its inpatient and emergency departments, shifting those services to nearby facilities. Health officials say the aging building needed costly repairs that weren’t sustainable long-term. The hospital will keep offering primary care, infusion treatments, labs, pharmacy and imaging on-site. For emergency care, patients in East China Township will now be directed to Henry Ford’s Medical Center in New Baltimore, the closest ER option.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Repeat Sex Offender Caught Peeping
A convicted sex offender already on probation for home invasion and criminal sexual conduct is back behind bars in Warren, accused of spying on a young girl through her bathroom window. Police say a mother’s call sent officers to a Pinto Street home, where they found 22-year-old Justin Moore hiding in the backyard before he ran through nearby yards and was caught. Investigators later found digital evidence suggesting a broader pattern of stalking. He now faces multiple felony charges, including stalking a minor.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
ALD Thermal Treatment Marks 20 Years
A Port Huron manufacturer is marking two decades in business. ALD Thermal Treatment will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month with an evening event at its 24th Street facility, honoring employees, customers, and civic leaders who’ve supported the company’s growth. The celebration includes remarks, awards for longtime staff, a plant tour, and dinner. Company leaders say the milestone reflects two decades of quality manufacturing and community partnership in the Port Huron area.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet