Chesterfield Township Gala Supports Girls’ Futures
A Beautiful Me will bring supporters together November 8th for its 15th annual gala at Zuccaro’s Banquet Center in Chesterfield Township. The 3 to 6 p.m. fundraiser supports confidence, leadership and job-skills programs for girls across Southeast Michigan. The event includes dinner, auctions, raffles and a live speed-painting performance. Tickets cost $100, while an online auction opens November 4th with travel, sports and local gift packages available. You do not need to attend the gala to participate in the online auction at ABeautifulMe.com.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Mother’s Report Leads to Federal Charge
A mother’s report to police in Ohio has led to a federal charge against a Croswell man. Court documents say 45-year-old Trevor Prather was arrested Tuesday, September 29th, for receiving child pornography, after the mother contacted Marysville police on August 9th about inappropriate videos and images on her daughter’s phone. Investigators say Snapchat and Agri-Valley Services helped pinpoint his Croswell location, leading to a federal search warrant at his home. Prather is due back in federal court next Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Right Lane Closed on Westbound I-94
Drivers heading west on Interstate 94 near Marysville should plan for slower travel through October 16th. Crews with the St. Clair County Road Commission, working for the Michigan Department of Transportation, started repairing concrete pavement on Wednesday near the Wadhams Road exit, Exit 262. The right lane of westbound I-94 will be closed from the exit ramp area to the Wadhams Road overpass. The exit ramp will stay open during the work. Please slow down and stay alert in the work zone.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron Murder Trial Opens With Dueling Claims
A Port Huron woman accused of killing her boyfriend is now on trial in St. Clair County, and jurors heard two very different stories Tuesday. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Jennifer Goodall shot Chase Hoyt after a year of jealous anger, and they say recordings and a neighbor’s testimony will show she threatened to kill him. Her attorney admits she fired the gun but says it was self-defense. Goodall faces murder and gun charges, and she could get life in prison if convicted. Testimony continued Wednesday morning.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Algonac-Clay Historical Society Fund Grows
A $5,000 gift in 1996 has grown to more than $48,000 for the Algonac-Clay Historical Society Fund, which turned 30 this year. The money helps volunteers care for more than 20,000 artifacts at the Community Museum and Maritime Museum in Algonac, plus a historic log cabin in Clay Township. Both museums are free, and kids younger than 17 can join the new History Hunt to find 7 artifacts and win prizes. The society is looking for new members and volunteers.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet