George James

Cheers echoed through McMorran Place in Port Huron on Tuesday as 220 students graduated from Port Huron High School during its 158th commencement. Families and staff watched seniors receive diplomas after years of work in academics, sports and community service. Principal Michael Palmer called it a milestone and a new beginning, while Superintendent Theo Kerhoulas urged graduates to embrace change. Guest speaker Dr. Kimberly Wagner encouraged students to focus on character and purpose as they move forward into the next chapter.

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A recent construction zone crash in China Township is highlighting a growing safety concern for drivers everywhere. Authorities say a 33-year-old road worker was hit Tuesday on King Road in China Township while on the job. He was taken to McLaren Macomb Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say drugs and alcohol were not factors. Officials stress that distracted driving remains a major issue in work zones, especially during peak road repair season, and are urging drivers to stay alert and slow down.

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A Vassar man is facing serious charges after an hours-long standoff in Tuscola County. Authorities say 41-year-old Larry Pardue was arraigned Monday on 10 felony weapons charges and assault with intent to murder, along with a domestic violence charge. Michigan State Police responded Saturday after a man reported Pardue fired a shotgun at him near Cass City Road. Troopers surrounded a nearby home where Pardue barricaded himself for nearly eight hours before surrendering without incident. No injuries were reported. Pardue is due back in court June 10th.

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Michigan State Police say a deadly early morning crash in Lapeer County is under investigation after a young driver lost control in Mayfield Township. Troopers from the Lapeer Post responded around 6 a.m. Saturday near Bowers and Farnsworth roads. Investigators say an 18-year-old Columbiaville man was driving an Acura when the vehicle left the road and slammed into a tree, leaving the car heavily damaged and trapping him inside. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but he later died at a local hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

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Sarnia drivers and residents can expect delays this summer as the city rolls out a record $4.1 million road repair program tied to major sewer and flood control upgrades. Crews will work on Ontario, Johnston, Queen, College and George streets, along with full rebuilds on Copland Road and Kathleen Avenue. The city is also boosting flood protection at Pumping Station 16 and continuing sewer separation projects. Officials say the work is disruptive but necessary to prevent flooding, reduce future repair costs and keep roads and water systems reliable.

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Authorities in Port Huron say two separate drug raids led to arrests and a sizable meth seizure. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force reports more than 100 grams of methamphetamine and sales materials were recovered during searches on Yeager Street and Pine Street. Thirty-five-year-old Bryan Simpson and 45-year-old Mark Caryl the Second now face felony charges, including maintaining drug houses and repeat drug possession offenses. Bonds were set at 50-thousand and 30-thousand dollars. Both men are scheduled to return to court June ninth for probable cause hearings.

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