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A case tied to a confrontation at a Marine City meat market is heading to trial this week. Prosecutors say Ian Pfister used pepper spray as a weapon during a January incident outside Zimmerman’s Meat Market. Video shows owner Richard Hobig walking toward Pfister before being sprayed. Pfister claims he thought he was about to be attacked, but Hobig says he was trying to speak with a nearby police officer. Jury selection is set for today, and Pfister could face up to two years in jail if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron seniors have a free summer outing to look forward to next month at Pine Grove Park. A community picnic for residents age 60 and older is set for July 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 11, with a free lunch served from 11:30 to 12:30 by the Council on Aging serving St. Clair County. Live music from Ian Smith and Company is also planned. If weather interferes, updates will be shared locally, with a rain date scheduled for July 21.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Authorities in Oakland Township say a 77-year-old Northville woman is in critical condition after a high-speed crash Saturday evening on East Gunn Road. Deputies responded just before 5 p.m. to a single-vehicle wreck near a curved stretch east of Cook Court, where the woman reportedly tried to pass traffic. Investigators say she swerved to avoid an oncoming bicyclist, lost control of her Volvo, and hit a tree. A 12-year-old passenger was not hurt. Speed is believed to be a factor, and the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair Rotary Club is helping fund a new public restroom at Palmer Park along the St. Clair River, aiming to improve a busy local gathering spot for residents and visitors. The project, backed by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and private donors, supports ongoing riverfront upgrades in the city. Rotary leaders say the effort continues a long tradition of meeting basic community needs, with plans to work closely with city officials to bring the new facility to life.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents can celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a free block party July 12th at the Carnegie Museum on Sixth Street. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and includes free museum admission, live Americana music from the Male Schubert Choir, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Families can see a live bald eagle, blacksmith demos, and hands-on crafts for a small fee. Local groups, yard games, and food vendors will also be part of the afternoon celebration.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Fort Gratiot man is headed to trial after prosecutors say he carried out a violent crime spree across Macomb County. Fifty-three-year-old Thomas Tackett faces 13 charges, including carjacking and multiple home invasions, after incidents in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores last October. Authorities say he broke into several occupied homes, stabbed a man with a fork, damaged a golf course, and led deputies on a high-speed chase on I-94 before being arrested. Tackett remains jailed without bond and is set for arraignment June 29th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet