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A longtime doctor in Michigan’s Blue Water Area is stepping away after more than two decades of care. Lake Huron Medical Center recently honored Dr. Dawn E. Morey at a retirement gathering inside its Lighthouse Café, where coworkers, patients, and community members came together. Hospital leaders say she spent years treating generations of local families while building strong, lasting relationships. Many at the event shared stories about her compassion and steady presence, calling her impact on Port Huron–area patients both personal and far-reaching.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new family attraction is opening this week at Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove, giving kids a fresh way to cool off just in time for summer. The splash pad, funded by the Pat and Val Gladwish Foundation, officially opens Thursday at 11 a.m. City leaders and project partners will attend. The idea came from Val Gladwish after visiting a similar park with her grandchildren. Built in memory of her late husband, the project aims to create a lasting space for families to gather and play.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A St. Clair County man will face a murder trial tied to a toddler’s ’18 death in Port Huron Township. Maurice Houle, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to resisting officers during his arrest, but the felony murder charge remains. Jury selection is set for June 23rd. The child’s mother, Amanda Maison, has already pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and is expected to testify. Prosecutors say the three-year-old died from blunt force injuries and asphyxiation. Houle maintains his innocence and faces life in prison if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A father and son from outside the area are safe after a tense rescue off Lake Huron near Oak Beach in Huron County Saturday afternoon. Deputies say both were sailing small boats when strong winds pushed them away from shore around 4 p.m. The son made it back with help from nearby boaters, while crews found the father about an hour later in the water and pulled him aboard a fireboat. He was treated for exposure. Officials credit life jackets and warn changing lake conditions can turn dangerous fast.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers across St. Clair County should expect delays this week as multiple road projects began Monday. Crews are working in Casco, Clyde, Columbus, Cottrellville, Kimball, Lynn, and St. Clair townships with a mix of lane closures and full shutdowns. Several roads, including Rabidue, Turner, and parts of Yale and Vine, will fully close for culvert work. Roundabout construction shuts down Shea Road in Cottrellville. Other areas will see intermittent lane restrictions for paving and maintenance. All work is weather dependent, with detours posted where needed.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, health officials are weighing a shift away from some birth control services as funding and staffing pressures grow. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin recommends ending certain Title Ten contraceptive programs, citing the loss of a key nurse practitioner and rising costs. He says services could instead move to McLaren Port Huron’s residency program, while over-the-counter options are now widely available. At least five positions could be impacted. A final discussion is set for June 17th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet