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A St. Clair County man is heading to prison after a police chase that ended with a drone hunting him down in the woods. 35-year-old David Cutrubes led deputies on a pursuit through Port Huron Township on May 13th, ditching a stolen black Chevy Silverado before running into thick woods near 36th Street. Deputies used a drone to track him down and arrested him without incident. Cutrubes pleaded guilty to multiple charges and was sentenced Monday to 2 to 20 years behind bars.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron will celebrate a fully restored downtown landmark this month. City officials will unveil upgrades to the Night and Day Fountain at McMorran Plaza on September 17th at 2 p.m. The renovation was funded entirely through community donations raised by the Night and Day Ball, a local fundraising event. Residents, donors and city leaders will gather at 701 McMorran Boulevard to celebrate the completed project and its role in downtown Port Huron. Casey’s on the Plaza will be open, selling beverages during the ceremony.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Two people are recovering after a rollover crash near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Police say the single-vehicle crash happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday on Thomas Edison Parkway, when the driver lost control and the car flipped. Port Huron Police Sergeant Travis Reed says both occupants, who are in their 20s, were taken to McLaren Port Huron with injuries that are not life-threatening. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Community College is searching for a new trustee after a longtime board member abruptly stepped down. Robert Tansky’s resignation was accepted Monday, ending a tenure that began in 1966, when he first taught business at the school then known as Port Huron Junior College. He joined the board in ’11. No reason was given for his departure. The college is now accepting applications through September 10th, with trustees reviewing candidates September 22nd. The open term runs through December of ’28.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Nurses in St. Clair County are gearing up for a rally today at 5 PM, just ahead of the County Board of Commissioners meeting, where members will weigh calling for an outside investigation into complaints against Dr. Nevin. The Michigan Nurses Association is organizing the demonstration, pointing out commissioners approved Nevin a new contract and signed off on hiring him a deputy just last month. Details on the complaints are posted on the MNA website. Commissioners will take up the investigation question at their meeting tonight.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Sanilac County man is dead after a farming accident in Delaware Township. The Sheriff’s Office says a 67-year-old man from the Palms area was killed last Friday morning while cleaning a hay chopper on Range Line Road. He became pinned between parts of the machine. Central Dispatch got the call just after 10:30. Deputies, Delaware Township Fire, and Sanilac EMS all responded, but the man could not be saved. The Sheriff’s Office is offering condolences to his family and friends.

Reporting WGRT – JP bZet