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The Port Huron Civic Theater is bringing a touch of Russian history to the stage this holiday season with the musical “Anastasia.” Performances run Dec. 12th–14th at McMorran Place, with shows on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. The story follows a young woman after the Bolshevik Revolution as two conmen try to pass her off as Anastasia Romanov, the lost daughter of Russia’s last Czar. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Almont High’s football season ended Saturday in a 25-19 triple-overtime loss to Jackson Lumen Christi in the Division 6 state semifinals at Wildcat Stadium. Jacob Stewart ran for two touchdowns, and Blake Lane threw a short TD pass, but missed extra points in overtime kept the Raiders from winning. Almont’s defense made key stops, including a blocked point-after-touchdown and late fourth-down stands, but Lumen Christi scored the final touchdown in the third overtime. The Raiders finish 12-1, marking their third state semifinal since ’19.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Sandusky Community Schools Board voted to expand its School Resource Officer program while rejecting a new state funding offer. Superintendent Kurt Dennis said the $125-per-student grant could force the district to give up legal protections if a “mass casualty” occurred, putting the district at risk of lawsuits. Dennis assured families that safety upgrades, camera improvements, and mental health supports will continue using district funds. He stressed protecting students and staff legally is more important than accepting money with risky conditions.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair is gearing up for its ninth annual Santa Pub Crawl on Friday, giving locals a festive jump-start to the holiday season. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at War Water Brewery, where participants can register and enjoy early food, cocktails and raffles. The crawl then moves through several favorite St. Clair spots, including Hamlin Pub, Mannina’s, The Voyageur, LaCroix’s and Murphy’s Inn. Tickets cost $25 and include two drinks, a pizza dinner, and a light-up holiday cup for the first 300 people.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The SC4 men’s soccer team delivered a breakout season that energized fans across St. Clair County. In only its second year, the Skippers claimed the MCCAA title, the Region 12 championship, and the Northeast District crown, earning a trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The team finished 15-5-1 and went a perfect 7-0 in conference play. Key moments included a shutout win over Schoolcraft and a clutch tournament goal by Gabriele Catterina. Multiple players earned all-region honors, and Coach Brian Alumbaugh swept major coaching awards.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marine City police have arrested and arraigned a local woman following a domestic shooting that left one person injured recently. Christine Hurley-Arnold, 55, was charged November 14th with multiple felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly shooting someone in the lower leg on South Elizabeth Street on November 11th. She is being held on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on Wednesday. Authorities say the case remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet