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Michigan State Police are investigating a deadly crash Sunday afternoon in Tuscola County. It happened around 3:30 on Frankenmuth Road near Lorenzo Road in Tuscola Township. Troopers say a 2001 Ford Ranger hit a traffic island, killing the 79‑year‑old driver from Fort Gratiot at the scene. Investigators believe alcohol played a role. The crash is still under review, with help from the Vassar Police and Fire Departments, the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office, and MMR paramedics.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Watertown Township woman is facing felony charges after officers found a large stash of drugs during a traffic stop last Thursday. Investigators with the Sanilac County Drug Task Force pulled a car over on South Sandusky Road, near Dell Street, as part of an ongoing narcotics probe with Sandusky Police. Inside, officers discovered about 37 grams of meth and 9 grams of crack cocaine. The 35‑year‑old passenger was taken to the county jail. The driver, a 36‑year‑old man from Custer Township, was cited and released. The investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A 79-year-old Clifford woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash last week in Marlette Township. It happened on Marlette Road near Watson Road. Deputies say a 47-year-old man from Caro was driving a Dodge Ram with a trailer and turned left into a private driveway, pulling in front of an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox. The woman driving the Equinox was treated by Marlette EMS and taken to Marlette Hospital. Officials say names haven’t been released as the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Southside Summer Pop‑Up Market is making a comeback in Port Huron for its second season. The weekly outdoor market opens June 16th and runs through August 25, each Tuesday afternoon at Knox Field. This year’s move to the 24th Street side of the park aims to catch more foot traffic and drivers passing by. The market highlights local vendors, artists, and farmers while boosting neighborhood pride. Organizers say vendor spots are still open, with updates on the Port Huron Southside Market social page.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

One in four Lambton County households can’t afford enough to eat, a number that’s nearly doubled in just two years. Public health says it’s not about access to food—it’s about income and rent. A basic family grocery bill now tops eleven hundred dollars a month, while a “bachelor” apartment listed as affordable at nine‑seventy‑five costs more than a person on Ontario Works earns. That means policies defining what’s affordable may actually leave the poorest residents behind. In Sarnia and across Lambton, food insecurity is fast becoming a test of how well systems are really working.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County RESA Superintendent Brenda Tenniswood says a recent encounter reminded her of education’s lasting impact. A teacher shared that years ago, as a nervous kindergartener at Belle River Elementary, reading in Tenniswood’s office helped her feel safe—and now she’s a teacher herself. Tenniswood says those small childhood moments reflect RESA’s mission to build confidence and curiosity early on. Through preschool programs, playgroups, and local partnerships like the Imagination Library, RESA helps families nurture learning from birth. This month, the county celebrates young children and the educators shaping their futures.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet