George James

Port Huron police say a pickup truck hit a young boy on a bicycle Tuesday at the busy intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Garfield Street. Officers arrived just before 4 p.m. and found the juvenile alert and talking at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries. The driver was cited for running a red light. With warmer weather bringing more bikes and walkers out, police urge everyone to watch for each other and obey traffic signals to keep our streets safe.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Sanilac is gearing up for its classic Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4th. The parade rolls at 2 PM, with lineup starting at 1:30 in the St. Mary’s Church parking lot. Local groups and businesses can still sign up at the village office to join the fun. As evening falls, the popular fireworks will light up the Lake Huron shoreline. Crowds will gather at Harbor Park for the best view of the show. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate safely and enjoy this favorite community tradition.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County leaders approved summer property taxes and filled a key board position this week. At Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners passed a resolution to levy 4.01 mills on July 1st. They also interviewed Dawn Cubitt for a three-year partial term on the Public Works Board ending December of ’28. Cubitt was appointed earlier this month to a five-year term on the Sanilac Health Board. In Sandusky, city council approved road pulverizing work on Gaige Street and the purchase of a new grit classifier for the wastewater treatment plant.

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A Warren man is facing serious felony charges after police say he stabbed a family dog that tried to protect its owners. James Vigneau, 42, allegedly made inappropriate comments at a friend’s home on Sunday, refused to leave, then pulled a knife and lunged toward a man and his daughter. The family dog stepped in, and Vigneau stabbed it twice in the mouth. The dog was hurt but is expected to recover. Vigneau was arraigned Monday. If released, he must wear a GPS monitor.

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Port Huron held its Ride of Silence Wednesday evening to honor local cyclists injured or killed on area roads. The free event, organized by the St. Clair County Trailblazers, returned after a pandemic pause. It began at 7 p.m. from Lakeside Beach on Gratiot Avenue. Riders gathered by 6:30 for announcements. The slow 10-mile ride drew attention to 81 cyclist incidents in Port Huron over the past five years. Helmets were required and Port Huron police escorted the group.

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A St. Clair Shores man is facing up to life in prison after allegedly scamming a 78-year-old Clinton Township woman out of more than thirty thousand dollars. Eric Williams, 60, claimed her new home had defective paint and bad concrete, then drove her to the bank several times so she could hand over the cash. No repairs were ever made. Williams was arraigned May seventh in Clinton Township. He faces embezzlement and repeat larceny charges as a habitual offender.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet