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The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office ended a string of break-ins last week after a delivery driver was caught targeting homes across several townships. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Deonte King of Redford on December 6 near Werner Road in Columbus Township after two more homes were hit the same day. Investigators recovered stolen valuables and linked them to earlier cases. King faces multiple felony home-invasion charges with a $200,000 bond. Sheriff Mat King says lock up, stay alert, and call 911 if you spot anything suspicious.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Fort Gratiot Tuesday, St. Clair County Deputy William Hardziej helped three local kids shop for Christmas at Walmart, giving each $100 to spend on toys, games, and decorations. The kids picked out Legos, dinosaurs, Monster High dolls, and Star Wars toys while Hardziej kept watch and offered guidance. After shopping, families enjoyed pizza thanks to Walmart. The event, Christmas with a Cop, was sponsored by local businesses including Jeremy’s Automotive in Casco Township, ML Chartier in Fair Haven, and the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

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A Marine City woman accused of shooting her husband waived her preliminary hearing on Wednesday in St. Clair County Court. Christine Hurley-Arnold, 55, faces multiple charges, including discharging a firearm causing serious injury and assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. The incident occurred Nov. 11th on South Elizabeth Street, when her husband was shot in the leg but survived. Hurley-Arnold claims she acted after alleged abuse. No future court dates have been scheduled.

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Live Big & Loud, LLC is bringing new Parkinson’s programs to Marine City. On January 12th the Washington Life Center will host PD 101, a free two-hour educational class for people with Parkinson’s disease. Local advocate Lori Marquardt and Michigan Parkinson Foundation educator Stephanie Wozniak will lead the session in the center’s library at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, a new monthly support group for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers starts in the same location on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
More information is available at 810-300-1960.

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Port Huron Civic Theatre is bringing the Russian stage to life this weekend with its musical “Anastasia.” Local actors rehearsed on stage for the first time Sunday, perfecting songs, lines, and dance moves ahead of the show. The musical, inspired by the ’97 animated film, follows young Anya as she navigates post-revolution Russia with two conmen who hope to claim a reward by passing her off as the lost daughter of the czar. Performances run Friday thru Sunday at McMorran Place, with tickets from $22 to $29.

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Port Huron and St. Clair communities are honoring local veterans this weekend with Wreaths Across America. On Saturday wreaths will be placed at St. Clair Allied Veterans Cemetery at noon, Hillside Cemetery in St. Clair also at noon, and Woodland Cemetery in Port Huron Township at 1 p.m. Volunteers and families are invited to help lay wreaths and say the names of fallen heroes aloud, showing gratitude for their service and teaching the value of freedom to the next generation. Everyone is welcome to join in this meaningful tribute.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet