George James

A Huron County man will lose his hunting privileges for years after a jury found he helped organize an illegal deer hunt. Prosecutor Timothy Rutkowski says 61-year-old Christopher Ahearn of Kinde was convicted for aiding the unlawful taking of deer during a restricted season in Lincoln Township back in December of ’24. Testimony from hunters, along with DNR evidence and messages, showed he coordinated the hunt. Jurors reached a verdict in under two hours. Ahearn cannot hunt for the rest of this year plus five more.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Tourism leaders along Michigan’s sunrise coast are rolling out a new push to bring in visitors. The Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new brand, “Discover Michigan’s Thumbcoast,” along with a logo inspired by local sunrises, water views, and shoreline communities. Officials say the goal is to better highlight the region’s waterfront, trails, downtowns, and year-round events. The campaign also directs travelers to thumbcoast.org and social media for trip planning and local updates.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A disco-era mystery is coming to Michigan’s Thumb. The Sanilac County Historical Society is hosting a 1978-themed murder mystery May 17th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the museum village in Port Sanilac. Guests will move through historic buildings, question live suspects, and piece together who killed a fictional Detroit singer. The interactive event wraps with a final reveal inside the church. Tickets range from 65 to 75 dollars and include drinks and food. Proceeds support the museum’s preservation efforts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Golf carts could soon become a new way to get around in Port Huron. A bill from State Representative Joe Pavlov would update state law that has kept the city from allowing them because of its population size. The change would let Port Huron use newer census data and create its own local rules. If approved, drivers must be at least 16 with a license and stick to daytime travel on roads 30 miles per hour or less. Final approval would still come from Port Huron City Council.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet