George James

Kyle Thompson, a 32-year-old Sarnia resident, was given house arrest in January of ’23 for selling meth but was warned by the judge that any rule violations could land him in jail. After breaking curfew in July, by returning home late and stopping at an unauthorized location, he spent 39 days in jail. On August 8th, he was arrested again but released after both lawyers argued the breach was minor. The judge warned that any further violations would lead to jail time for the remainder of his sentence, which ends in January.

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Port Huron Police Department promoted five officers to leadership roles, filling vacancies after Chief Brian Kerrigan’s recent promotion. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the City Building to witness the ceremony. Capt. Jeremy Young was named assistant chief, while Lt. Ryan Sheedy, Sgt. Chad Smith, Detective Travis Reed, and Officer James Campbell also received promotions. Each officer had a family member pin their new badge, marking years of dedication to the department, with service ranging from 9 to 21 years.

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A resurfacing project began Monday on Wadhams Road in southern St. Clair County, closing the road between Puttygut and Fred Moore Highway for two weeks. The $610,000 project, managed by Ace Saginaw Paving, involves tearing up the current road surface, laying fresh asphalt, and grading the shoulders for better drainage. Local traffic, including homes and businesses within the construction zone, will still have access, but drivers are advised to expect delays and plan alternate routes. The St. Clair County Road Commission oversees the project, aiming to improve road conditions.

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Law enforcement agencies in southeast Michigan have announced that Colton Miller and Alaina Stewart, two 16-year-olds who were reported missing last Wednesday from Mt. Clemens, have been found safe. The teens were last seen driving a black Ford F-150, and they had been believed to be heading out of state. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office confirmed their safe return after a widespread search and public appeal for information. Authorities appreciate the community’s help.

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Sarnia’s Priscilla Gagne, a Paralympic judoka, was welcomed home Saturday by family and friends. As her car pulled up, her mother’s lawn was filled with loved ones. Gagne, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, competed in her third Paralympics in Paris, where she finished fifth. Born in Granby, Quebec, and raised in Sarnia, she has lived in Montreal for nine years training in judo. Now, with her competitive career behind her, Gagne plans to focus on writing, running clinics, and public speaking.

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The trial of Justin Simon, accused of causing the death of Port Huron school teacher Ashley Nisbett in a car crash, wrapped up its first week. Simon admitted to drinking before the crash but argues he should only be charged with causing serious injury, not death.

The defense claims Nisbett’s death was due to medical errors, not just the accident. However, the medical examiner testified that the accident was the primary cause.

The trial resumes today (Tuesday) with closing arguments and jury deliberations. Simon faces up to 15 years if found guilty.

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