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A tragic crash in Deerfield Township near North Branch killed 94-year-old Dorothy Lambert Wednesday afternoon. An 82-year-old man turned his pickup left into Deerfield Pines on Lapeer Road, directly into the path of an oncoming SUV with Dorothy and a local couple inside. Firefighters freed the three pinned occupants from the Durango. Dorothy died at the scene. Her 73-year-old son and 72-year-old daughter-in-law were seriously injured and hospitalized, along with the pickup driver and his wife. No speed or alcohol involved.

Reporting for WGRT – JP BZet

Port Huron’s Carnegie Museum hosted a warm welcome party last Tuesday for the community’s new museums leader, Regina Schreck, who’s been on the job since October. Staff and supporters praised her experience and energy, saying she’s already making a positive impact after replacing the previous director who left in July. Mayor Anita Ashford called it a fresh start full of promise. Schreck thanked everyone for the support and promised to grow exhibits, programs, and events that celebrate Port Huron’s rich history.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, a peaceful evening ride on the popular Wadhams to Avoca Trail turned deadly back in October. Two men, 68-year-old Alvis Miranda from Port Huron and 60-year-old Robert Barr from Kimball Township, got into a fight that ended with Miranda being stabbed. Miranda drove himself to the hospital without calling 911 right away, while Barr reported the incident to police after getting home. Miranda died from his injuries two weeks later. Last week, authorities arrested Barr on an open murder charge.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron teens now have a fresh, modern spot for health care right on the high school campus. The Teen Health Center at 2215 Court Street just finished a major makeover—the first big update since it opened in ‘86. New flooring, paint, furniture, exam equipment, and even a calming mental health room make the place feel welcoming and zen, according to students. Funded by state dollars, the clinic offers check-ups, shots, testing, counseling, and more on a sliding fee scale—no one gets turned away.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, a divided health advisory board voted 3-2-1 yesterday against merging the health officer and medical director jobs back into one. Supporters cited lost trust in Health Officer Liz King over transparency issues, like surprise clinic changes and fluoridation decisions. Opponents stressed the need for separate roles to maintain checks and balances, a setup most Michigan counties use. The narrow rejection keeps the current split structure in place since 2022.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A scary head-on crash in Watertown Township near Sandusky sent five locals to the hospital Tuesday morning. A 16-year-old girl from Clifford crossed the centerline on South Sandusky Road and collided with an oncoming SUV driven by a 22-year-old Sandusky woman carrying three young children. All five were taken to McKenzie Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities say speed and alcohol were not factors. The incident serves as a reminder for drivers in Sanilac County to stay alert on rural roads.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet