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A two-vehicle crash in Argyle Township sent five people to the hospital Friday morning. Sanilac County deputies say a 52-year-old Sandusky woman failed to yield at a stop sign at Deckerville and Ubly Roads around 5:30 a.m., colliding with a southbound Dodge Ram. The Sandusky woman and her four passengers, including a 31-year-old Deckerville woman and 3 children, were taken to Deckerville Hospital for treatment. The other driver, a 43-year-old Gagetown man, was not hurt. Investigators say alcohol was not a factor.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Motorists across St. Clair County face a busy week of road work, with more than 30 sites affected by lane and full closures. Crews continue bridge replacement on Palms Road through December 4th, while Jeddo Road stays closed near Cribbins Road through October 15th for bridge maintenance. Chip seal, cape seal and paving projects will bring intermittent lane closures to townships including Casco, Clyde, Kimball and Port Huron. Officials say all work is weather dependent and urge drivers to allow extra travel time and watch for posted detours.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron officials are moving to reshape downtown with a pair of major real estate deals. City Council voted recently on a one million dollar purchase of the Woman’s Life Building on Military Street, aiming to relocate city hall and the police department there. At the same time, the city is negotiating a two million dollar sale of its current Municipal Office Center to a private developer, who plans to transform the waterfront building into housing and possibly a hotel. Voters already authorized the sale back in ’23.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s police headquarters plan is dead. The $91 million project has been scrapped, leaving the current station at 555 Christina Street North in need of major repairs. Police say front stairs have been closed after water damage and mould were found beneath them, a problem first flagged three years ago. The department is now seeking $3.5 million for urgent fixes next year, part of an $11.6 million repair plan through 2036. Critics say the city let maintenance slide instead of addressing warnings sooner.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Michigan woman has been found guilty of first-degree murder for orchestrating the killing of her children’s father. A jury convicted 37-year-old Sayon Florence Thursday after 2 hours of deliberation, finding she arranged for Vincent Buckles to be shot and killed at his home in January of ’25. Prosecutors say Florence wanted full custody of her kids and recruited a codefendant to carry out the killing. She was also convicted of arson, home invasion and felony firearm use, and is scheduled to be sentenced November 2nd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Marysville High School graduate is $1,000 richer after becoming the first-ever recipient of a scholarship from the nonprofit A Beautiful Me. Reagan Fair earned the honor after once attending the group’s confidence-building workshops back in elementary school. Runner-up Jillian Biewer received a $100 award. Organization founder Karen Palka says the honor comes full circle, calling it proof that early investment in young women pays off. Fair is now continuing her studies at St. Clair County Community College and Oakland University.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet