George James

A Tuscola County man is behind bars after a Michigan State Police investigation led to 30 felony charges tied to child exploitation. Authorities say 24-year-old James Arthur Goudie was arrested Thursday after investigators seized digital evidence showing he was sharing abusive material online. Charges include aggravated possession and distribution of child sexually abusive content, along with using a computer to commit the crimes. Goudie was arraigned with bond set at $200,000. He’s due back in court tomorrow for a preliminary hearing.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Fort Gratiot’s Blue Water Cruise Weekend brought classic cars, food, and family fun to town. The event kicked off Friday evening with Cruise Night, where locals visited 15 businesses for food specials and music. Saturday featured the Keith Peterson Memorial Car Show at Birchwood Mall, showcasing up to 70 classic cars and awarding prizes. Live music, a pin-up contest, and a charity raffle supporting Healing Hearts Home Care added to the festivities. The carnival rides at Birchwood Mall ran through Sunday, making it a full weekend of summer fun for all ages.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron Northern High School, college advisor Maya Savedra helped nearly 50 students overcome big challenges to plan for college. Over two years, she boosted FAFSA completion rates from 30% to 47%, making college more accessible for many first-generation and low-income families. Now, due to nationwide AmeriCorps funding cuts, Savedra’s role—and others like hers—have been eliminated, leaving students without critical support. Savedra has joined St. Clair County Community College to continue helping students, but she warns the impact won’t be the same.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Holland Beach in St. Clair County was closed to swimmers after routine weekly water tests revealed E. coli levels above the state’s safety limit of 300 per 100 milliliters. Health officials said recent rain likely caused runoff that washed animal waste into the lake, triggering the spike in bacteria. They warned that contact with the contaminated water could have led to stomach problems, skin infections, or more serious health issues. The beach remained off-limits as a precaution and is now open to swimmers. 

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet