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A 23-year-old Huron County man is behind bars after shooting his 48-year-old relative in the chest during a Mother’s Day family dispute. Deputies rushed to Purdy Road in Paris Township Sunday night just after 8:40. The victim from Ruth was hit with a .22-caliber handgun. He was rushed to Harbor Beach Community Hospital, stabilized, and flown to a larger hospital. The suspect fled but was spotted and arrested in Roseville around 11 p.m. He remains in the county jail. The investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Frankenmuth firefighters quickly stopped a garage fire from destroying a nearby home Saturday evening. Crews were called to the 500 block of Geyer Street around 8:33 p.m. after flames and heavy smoke poured from a detached garage and began catching the house siding on fire. Alert homeowners spotted the smoke, got out safely, and no one was hurt. Firefighters kept the blaze contained to the garage, which was heavily damaged, while the house had only minor damage. The cause is still under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron’s long-awaited Huron Avenue rebuild has been delayed again. The Michigan Department of Transportation now plans the full reconstruction for ’28. Next year, crews will first install a road diet from Vandenberg Place to Lincoln Avenue, dropping the road from four lanes to three and adding a two-way bike lane. The major ’28 project will replace pavement, curbs, sewers, water mains, lights, and signals while fixing the Black River bridge. City officials say the extra time will help downtown businesses prepare for construction impacts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, Initia Real Estate turned prom night into a dream for five local high school girls. Each girl picked a free dress from The Closet by A Beautiful Me. Local partners stepped up with pro makeup and hair by St. Clair County Tech students, nails from Michele’s, photos and a video by MythosVisuals, plus a limo ride to the Blue Water Bridge. The night ended with dinner and dancing at The Bank. Founder Ryan Yu says when youth bloom, communities flourish. Organizers hope this becomes an annual tradition.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County leaders are moving forward with plans to update animal control rules after a packed and emotional meeting Thursday. A committee voted 5-to-1 to send the changes to the full County Board on May 21. Under the proposal, police would handle criminal animal cruelty cases, while animal control focuses on shelters, licenses, and civil complaints. Sheriff King said his department is not taking over but will work together on serious cases to follow state law. Some residents fear it could weaken quick responses to animal welfare calls.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is pausing repairs on the Black River Canal to wait for expected federal funding. The canal has been closed since an ice jam damaged the Tainter gate in January of ’24. City Manager James Freed says a federal rescue plan is now in both houses of Congress. He expects money could arrive between March and May of next year, with construction starting soon after and the canal reopening in summer of ’28. Freed says using local tax dollars now would not be smart.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet