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In Port Huron, recall efforts are targeting Council Members Sherry Archibald and Teri Lamb after their votes changed how the public can speak at city meetings. The petitions cleared a clarity hearing on March 6, meaning signature drives can begin. The changes separate local and non-local speakers and set sign-up rules for public comment. Archibald and Lamb both say they won’t appeal the decision— Organizers have until July 31 to gather 2,427 valid signatures to make the November ballot.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A father is behind bars after deputies say he pulled a gun during a custody exchange in Mount Clemens. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Daronta Williamson argued with his child’s mother last week before assaulting her and threatening to shoot. He later fired shots on Michigan Avenue before being arrested without incident at Station 68. A loaded handgun was recovered. Williamson faces multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder. His bond is set at $100,000 with GPS monitoring required.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Sanilac County Election Commission has signed off on recall petitions targeting Worth Township’s clerk and treasurer. Local resident Elizabeth Wineka filed the petitions, claiming Clerk Jennifer Marshall and Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff failed to perform their basic duties. Marshall attended Wednesday’s hearing but didn’t comment, while Woodruff was absent. The commission — made up of Judge Greg Ross, Clerk Leslie Hilgendorf, and Treasurer Trudy Bowers — unanimously approved the wording. Both officials have ten days to appeal before signature gathering can begin across Worth Township.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Library System is adding a touch of magic this spring with its upcoming Literary Gala: Fantasy Masquerade. The celebration takes place April 18th at the historic St. Clair Inn on North Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Clair, starting at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite fantasy characters, with masks provided at the door for anyone who needs one. Registration opens at noon today, limited to two seats per person, available only through the library’s website.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Healthcare is making a comeback in Algonac schools. Community First Health Centers will open a new school-based clinic March 17th inside Algonac Junior-Senior High on Taft Road in Clay Township. The center will serve kids and young adults ages 5 to 21, offering checkups, sports physicals, illness care, and mental health counseling. It fills the gap left after local clinics closed last year when county health services were consolidated in Port Huron. The clinic will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 to 4.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

With warm weather returning, Port Huron Police cracked down on reckless motorcycle riding. Last weekend officers ran a traffic enforcement detail after residents complained about unsafe bikers across the city. Police stopped six motorcyclists accused of speeding, running red lights, and pulling wheelies in traffic. All six bikes were impounded, and misdemeanor reckless driving charges were requested. Police are reminding riders to keep it safe — stay within speed limits, keep both wheels down, and share the road responsibly in Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet