Last Thursday in Speaker Township, an 80-year-old man from Yale died after his Harley-Davidson motorcycle hit a deer on Galbraith Line Road near Cork Road. The rider lost control, fell off the bike, and suffered serious injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. Emergency crews rushed him to Port Huron McLaren, where he later died. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, with help from local fire and EMS teams.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
A two-vehicle crash happened last Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Germania and West Sanilac roads, in Sanilac County. An 18-year-old Marlette woman driving a Kia Soul stopped at a stop sign but then moved into the path of a Ford Escape driven by a 68-year-old woman from Perry. Both vehicles ended up in a ditch. All occupants, including a passenger from the Kia, were taken to Marlette Regional Hospital, with one later transferred to McLaren Lapeer. Alcohol was ruled out as a cause.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has officially gifted the historic building at 1519 Military Street to Blue Water Allies. After renting the space for two years, the group now owns it as their permanent home. The building, once a grocery store and later a café, hosts meetings, a community pantry, a library, and various programs open to all residents. The foundation’s president said they wanted to support a local group making a positive community impact. Blue Water Allies will celebrate the gift with an event on Sunday.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron’s annual Float Down is set for Sunday, drawing thousands to drift six miles from Port Huron to Marysville. The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards are again warning against the unsanctioned event, citing fast currents, cold water, lack of life jackets, and alcohol use as major dangers. Past floats have led to hypothermia cases and emergency rescues, with water temperatures often in the low 60s. While many enjoy decorating rafts and relaxing on the river, authorities stress the risks are real and safety should come first.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Residents of Chatham-Kent came together in Dresden on Sunday to form a human chain protesting the York1 landfill project. The peaceful event stretched about two kilometers from the inactive dump site on Irish School Road to Dresden Area Central School. Organizer Angie Richards-Mills, a local school board trustee, united the community to protect farmland, water, and children’s futures. The protest opposed Bill 5, which fast-tracked the landfill without an environmental review. The chain began at 1 p.m., with parking available nearby on Richards-Mills’ family farm.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron Town Hall will kick off its annual Speaker Series on September 8th at McMorran Place Theatre. Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski will open the lineup, sharing her Olympic journey and life as a mother in conversation with a Detroit TV personality. The series continues with author Ben Nemtin on October 13th, former CIA agent Jonna Mendez on November 10th, and broadcaster-musician Devin Scillian on December 8th. Season tickets are available through the McMorran Place Box Office.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
