George James

At a recent St. Clair County Board meeting, Dr. Remington Nevin, the county’s medical director, raised health concerns about a 900-acre solar plant planned for Fort Gratiot. Nevin argued that noise from the facility could harm residents’ well-being and that the county should intervene. Over two dozen local residents also expressed frustration with the lack of communication and raised concerns about property values. Despite assurances from Ranger Power, residents want an independent environmental study to assess the plant’s impact.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

An Imlay City man was arrested Saturday morning after firing a shotgun multiple times in his backyard during a mental health crisis. Around 10:30 neighbors called 911 after some rounds struck nearby properties. Police arrived quickly, with one officer trying to talk down the man, who appeared intoxicated and fired more rounds before his gun jammed. The man was eventually arrested after damaging police vehicles. He faces charges, including reckless discharge of a firearm and destruction of property.

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Tanner Carr, 38, of Sebewaing, was convicted last week of assault and reckless operation of an airboat after a February incident on a Huron County canal. Carr confronted a former friend while ice fishing, drove his airboat toward him, and caused the victim’s father to fall into icy water. The father was rescued but suffered injuries. Carr denied the incident, but after trial, a jury found him guilty. He faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for February.

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Port Huron’s YMCA of the Blue Water Area kicked off the holiday season with a festive breakfast featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, combining family fun with community impact. The event, co-hosted with McLaren Port Huron, included photos with Santa, games, and the Jingle Bell Run, all aimed at raising funds for the YMCA’s food programs. Kroger boosted efforts with a $10,000 donation, enabling 2,900 meals for local children. More holiday events are planned this month.

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The St. Clair County Drug Task Force made two significant arrests last week. 29-year-old John Poindexter from Port Huron was arrested after a search of his home on Gillett Street. Authorities found 88 grams of meth, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and sales materials. Poindexter, already on parole, faces multiple felony charges. The next day, 57-year-old Larry Rabine from Riley Township was arrested for meth, firearms, and ammunition. Rabine faces felony charges for meth possession and felony firearm. Both men remain in custody.

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The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has approved a $19 million loan to renovate North Port Apartments in Port Huron. The 249-unit complex will get updates to aging structures, including new roofs, flooring, HVAC, plumbing, and ADA improvements. The project will reserve units for low-income residents, with some set aside for those earning between 40% and 80% of the area’s median income. Port Huron officials are backing the renovation to address the city’s housing shortage, with the project also creating 24 temporary jobs in the area.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet