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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

A Port Huron judge has cleared the way for prosecutors to present key evidence in the murder trial of two people accused of killing a man in his own home. Judge Michael West ruled objections to evidence, including a boot bead police say matched one found at the scene, gang ties, and seized firearms, must wait until trial. Sayon Florence and Dazman Drake face first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Florence’s trial starts September 15, with Drake’s following in November. Both face life in prison if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron health officials are opening the floor to residents worried about the county’s growing data center industry. The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health will hold a public workshop Sept. 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the County Administrative Office Building, tackling concerns like noise, well water contamination, generator emissions, power grid strain, and hazardous material safety. Officials say the session builds on past reviews of solar and battery storage projects, and residents can attend in person, watch a livestream, or speak during a 3-minute public comment period.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet