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Port Huron Town Hall has been bringing incredible speakers to our community since 1955 & Monday was one for the books. Jim “The Rookie” Morris, whose story became the hit Disney film, took the stage at McMorran & WGRT Account Executive Vickie Lemonis was invited back stage to sit down privately with Jim & his wife Shawna beforehand. Morris was a Texas teacher & coach who, at 35, stunned the scouts with 98-mile-an-hour fastballs & made it to the Major Leagues. His message: surround yourself with “Dream Makers,” the people who build you up. Jim’s funniest moment came when he shared that actor Jim Caviezel once told him he’d tried for the part in The Rookie, but Dennis Quaid got it. Morris told him, “Son, you’re too handsome to play me.” Well, don’t feel bad for Caviezel… he later stepped up to the plate & went on to play Jesus! The whole room burst out laughing. If you haven’t seen The Rookie, watch it. You’ll walk away believing it’s never too late to chase your dream.

Next up at Port Huron Town Hall: Ty Pennington, Monday, November 9th at McMorran.

Firefighters rescued a Port Huron resident from an apartment attached to a burning auto shop. The fire started around 6:30 Monday morning in the garage of Ride ‘Em Hard Motorworks, on 21st Street near Bancroft. Flames were already coming through the roof when crews arrived. Firefighters from Marysville, Fort Gratiot and Port Huron Township came to help. No one was hurt, but the building is a total loss. Investigators are still trying to find out what started the fire.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Investigators in Macomb County are working to recreate a deadly boat crash on Lake St. Clair. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office says the October 7th collision between two boats killed three local people: Craig Miller of Macomb Township, Heidi Baldwin of St. Clair Shores, and Gerald Grzadzinski of Chesterfield Township. Deputies are reviewing video, checking whether boat lights were on, and studying damage to both vessels. One person was questioned in Mount Clemens and released. No one has been charged.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new performing arts center is launching in Croswell. The Foundry Performing Arts Center invites you to a bourbon tasting fundraiser on Saturday, October 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Grand Suite above Lexington Village Pub. Tickets are 125 dollars per person and include bourbon tastings, appetizers, live performances and a silent auction. All proceeds support bringing arts and theater programming to youth and the community. Tickets are limited to 100 guests.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A St. Clair landmark is turning 100 years old, and the public is invited to the party. The St. Clair Inn has welcomed families, travelers and wedding parties along the St. Clair River since 1926, dating back to Prohibition. St. Clair County residents can tour the historic building for free at an open house Tuesday, November 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Centennial Gala follows Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m., with dinner and dancing. Tickets are $200 per person.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A St. Clair County jury has rejected a Port Huron woman’s claim of self-defense in the shooting death of her boyfriend. Jurors found 41-year-old Jennifer Goodall guilty Monday of first-degree murder in the killing of 23-year-old Chase Hoyt at their Port Huron home on Sept. 3rd of ’25. Body camera photos showed the rifle she said he held was in a closet, still in its case, and recordings captured her threatening him. Goodall will be sentenced at 1:35 p.m. Nov. 16 and faces up to life in prison.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet