George James

A Clay Township man, Michael Stickler, was sentenced to life in prison for killing eviction officer Robert Silver in December of ’23. Stickler shot Silver when the officer arrived to inform him about an upcoming eviction due to unpaid property taxes. Silver had been to the property multiple times before. After a standoff, Stickler confessed to the shooting. He was also sentenced to two years for felony firearm use, to be served after his life sentence.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron area drivers can now support local youth development by purchasing the new Michigan 4-H license plate. Available through the Secretary of State, the plate features the iconic 4-H clover, with $25 from each purchase going directly to Michigan 4-H programs. The $35 plate helps fund hands-on learning for over 137,000 youth across the state, offering experiences that build skills and confidence. With the plate’s launch, Michigan 4-H hopes to boost awareness and funding for its programs.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Wednesday afternoon, St. Clair County Central Dispatch received a call on a tragic collision at Shea and Starville Roads. It claimed the life of a 52-year-old Clay Township man, Joseph Richard Quesnell. While driving a Ford Ranger, Quesnell stopped at the intersection but then proceeded, leading to a crash with a pickup traveling west on Shea Road. Emergency responders pronounced Quesnell dead at the scene. The intersection, known for previous accidents, has stop signs on Starville Road with warnings about Shea’s free-flowing traffic.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet