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The United States Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia, under the command of Lieutenant Commander Kent Hunt, arrived at its new home port in Port Huron, Michigan, on Saturday, September 7, completing the final leg of its journey from Detroit. The cutter welcomed 35 media representatives and local dignitaries on board for this segment of the trip, including representatives from WGRT.

After being refitted in Baltimore, the Sequoia spent 19 days traveling to Michigan. It replaces the Hollyhock, which has been reassigned to Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Sequoia is a 225-foot, sea-going buoy tender and one of 16 Juniper-class vessels built and commissioned between 1996 and 2004. Launched on August 23, 2003, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the ship operates with a crew of 48 and carries out a variety of missions, including search and rescue, buoy tending, and icebreaking.

A 25-year-old Brown City man, Jonathon W. Gammon, was arrested in Imlay City last Thursday after a meth sales investigation by the Thumb Narcotics Unit. The arrest happened at the Speedway Gas station on Cedar Street following a traffic stop on August 29th. Authorities seized nearly 6 grams of suspected meth. Gammon, who was previously charged with meth possession in ’21, was arraigned on August 30th in Lapeer County’s District Court. He had a probable cause conference on Friday morning.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

After three days of deliberations, the Macomb County jury has yet to reach a verdict in the Warren murder case. They reviewed a video of Reinaldo Jamison’s testimony, where he argued self-defense in the 2018 shooting of Andre Fort, 32, from Detroit. The incident occurred in Jamison’s mobile home.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is offering up to $10,000 in down payment assistance through its Urban Pioneer + program. This aid is available to first-time home buyers with low-to-moderate incomes purchasing homes within city limits. The funds can be used for down payments, closing costs, or pre-paid items. For more details contact the City’s Community Development Office.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Port Huron Historic District Commission has approved Frank Hoffman’s updated plans for the Riviera and Bijou Theater at 401 Grand River Ave. This decision follows previous rejections of Hoffman’s earlier proposals. The new plan aims to restore the building’s original masonry facade, replacing parts removed in the 1950s with similar materials. Recent work revealed three circular windows, and the facade restoration will also include stained glass and insulated windows. The project, expected to be finished by November, will also feature a charcoal gray overhead door and black-painted rooftop.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Construction on the Range Road and Yankee Road roundabout will close Yankee Road east of Range Road until late September. Drivers should use Davis Road to M-29 as a detour. Southbound traffic on Range Road from north of Yankee to Brown Street will be open, while northbound traffic will detour via Brown Street, M-29, and Davis Road. Local access will be maintained, but expect delays.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet