George James

In Macomb County, one busy Sterling Heights roundabout topped the list for crash-prone intersections in ’24. The roundabout at 18 ½ Mile and Van Dyke, linking to the M-53 Freeway, accounted for three of the county’s 10 most dangerous spots. The southbound M-53 off-ramp alone saw 90 crashes last year. Overall, more than 7,400 intersection crashes happened countywide—an 8 percent jump from the year before. Other hot spots included 11 Mile and Van Dyke in Center Line and 23 Mile and Schoenherr in Shelby Township.

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Bray’s Hamburgers has fired up the grills in Port Huron, giving locals another stop for quick and classic fast food. The new drive-thru-only restaurant is open on Pine Grove Avenue, serving up its signature burgers, fries, and onion rings, along with chili and sandwiches. Breakfast is also on the menu for early risers. The family-owned Michigan chain first started in the 1950s. Owners say Port Huron’s small-town feel made it the perfect fit for Bray’s, where they aim to get to know their customers by name.

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Police in Harbor Beach have confirmed that the body of 36-year-old Shana Umbreit, missing since late January, was found on Saturday. She was last seen January 23rd on surveillance video at Brown’s Market and reported missing two days later. Investigators say an autopsy was completed over the weekend, but results aren’t in yet. Harbor Beach police are offering their condolences to her family and asking for privacy as they continue looking into how she died. Anyone with tips is urged to contact Harbor Beach police.

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Downtown Algonac is looking a little more festive this winter. Dozens of decorated snowmen now line the St. Clair River as part of Algonac’s first Snowman Decoration Contest, drawing families downtown through February 28th. The 20 snowmen, built and decorated by local groups and businesses, feature everything from classic winter looks to humorous. The $1,800 raised from the displays is helping buy new chairs for the Algonac Community Center. City leaders say the strong turnout may make this snowy showcase a new winter tradition.

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Port Huron Elks Lodge 343 beat its blood donation goal at its January 26 drive, collecting 42 pints as part of an ongoing effort to fight local shortages. Despite the cold, 49 people turned out, giving whole blood and power red donations totaling more than 5 gallons. Since launching its first drive in ’13, the lodge and the American Red Cross have gathered nearly 2,830 pints—about 353 gallons. Their latest blood drive happened last week at the lodge. No word yet on pints collected.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet