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Port Huron animal rescue is giving cats and dogs a permanent home base after years of relying solely on foster families. Paws, Awes and Claws opened its first walk-in location this month on Gratiot Avenue. Organizers say meeting animals in person, rather than at pet stores, helps them relax and show their true personalities, speeding up adoptions. The rescue can house roughly 23 cats at a time, while dogs and puppies typically stay in foster homes but visit for scheduled events.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron manufacturer is marking two decades in business. ALD Thermal Treatment will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month with an evening event at its 24th Street facility, honoring employees, customers, and civic leaders who’ve supported the company’s growth. The celebration includes remarks, awards for longtime staff, a plant tour, and dinner. Company leaders say the milestone reflects two decades of quality manufacturing and community partnership in the Port Huron area.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A man convicted in the brutal death of his girlfriend’s 3 year old son will spend decades behind bars. A judge sentenced him to at least 31 years, up to life, after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The boy was found dead in his bedroom in ’18, showing signs of strangulation and abuse. The child’s family said the man showed no remorse, calling him cruel and controlling. Prosecutors argued the evidence pointed to premeditated murder, citing past reports of abuse. The man apologized through his attorney, but the judge said his explanation did not add up.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County officials have confirmed enough valid signatures were collected to move forward with a recall attempt against Watertown Township Treasurer Sheila Coats. The clerk’s office made the ruling Thursday, a month after resident Ernest Krumenaker turned in the signatures accusing Coats of repeatedly failing to do her job. Under state law, the recall could now land on the November ballot. Coats has fired back, filing her own recall petitions against two fellow township officials. The Watertown Township Board meets Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers in St. Clair County should plan for delays, as crews resurface a stretch of M-19 near Memphis. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the work, covering about a half-mile between Boardman Road and the city’s northern limits, is expected to wrap up by Sept. 3rd. Traffic will move through single-lane closures with flaggers on site, and officials are urging patience as the almost $178,000 project works to smooth out the roadway and boost safety for the long haul. Scheduling could shift if weather turns.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Last night at Point Edward’s Waterfront Park, classic cars and ukulele tunes took a back seat to a bigger cause. The Vintage in the Village car show returned with music from local duo Ukuleliens, but organizers say the real focus was the community’s youth. A fifty-fifty raffle and canned food drive benefits Sarnia-Lambton Rebound’s NEST, a drop-in space helping hundreds of young people facing food insecurity. The free event ran from five to eight pm.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet