George James

St. Clair’s Rotary Club and St. Clair Realty kicked off their annual SOCKTOBER drive, collecting new children’s socks and underwear for families in need through October 31st. Students at Pine River and St. Clair River Elementary Schools are competing to see which class donates the most, building on last year’s 1,200-pair total. The effort is led by local Rotary members Judy and Allison Shaune, with St. Clair Realty’s Jerry Emig sponsoring pizza parties for the winning classes. Community members can drop off donations at Neiman’s Family Market or Northstar Bank.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lambton Public Health is warning Sarnia-Lambton residents about more dangerous unregulated drugs in the area. The advisory says two new substances detected in Ontario may increase the risk of opioid overdoses. Officials note that standard doses of naloxone may not be enough to reverse effects. Residents are urged not to use drugs alone or mix with alcohol, know overdose signs, and carry naloxone. Free kits are available at LPH, local pharmacies, and partner health agencies. In an overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron woman accused of killing a man at a local gas station faced a judge last week. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Lee Oile was denied bond after being charged with open murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Reginald Franklin of Detroit. Prosecutors say Oile followed Franklin to the Marathon station on Military Street after a domestic dispute, then shot him multiple times outside the pumps. Security footage reportedly captured the incident. Police later arrested Oile without incident. This marks Port Huron’s fourth domestic-related homicide of the year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted 5-2 Wednesday to back a proposal that could ban adding fluoride to local drinking water. The move supports Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin’s recommendation to draft county regulations stopping fluoridation. Nevin says new studies show health risks may outweigh benefits. Health Officer Elizabeth King will review the plan before any rules are made. For now, water systems stay the same, but the proposal could reshape how fluoride is used across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet