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Residents in Port Huron are being warned about a scam involving fake emails claiming to be from the “Port Huron Revenue Department.” One resident received an email demanding over $3,000 in unpaid city taxes, followed by another falsely confirming a $250 payment. The victim had made no payments or clicked any links. Officials stress that the city’s Treasury Department never emails payment requests. Residents are urged to delete such emails, avoid clicking links, and report suspicious activity. Stay alert to protect yourself and others in the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron’s Sherman Woods neighborhood is gearing up for its annual Red Kettle bell-ringing tradition, starting November 29, to support the local Salvation Army. Known for its festive Christmas light displays, the neighborhood has raised over $42,000 since ’16 to help provide gifts and meals for families in need. Volunteers will ring the bell Fridays and Saturdays through December, with a special Christmas Eve event. You can enjoy Salvation Army Band performances, Santa appearances, and horse-drawn carriage rides beginning at Lakeside Park.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Douglas Laming was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 1980 murder of 21-year-old Karen Umphrey in Port Huron. Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Lane says she believed the evidence, including DNA and testimony from Laming’s codefendant, Anthony Harris, who confessed and testified against him. Umphrey’s sisters described decades of pain and urged the court to impose the maximum sentence. Laming, who maintained his innocence and claimed consensual sex with Umphrey, showed no remorse.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents can drop off shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a nationwide effort to bring joy to children in need worldwide this Christmas. Filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, the gifts will reach kids across the globe through Samaritan’s Purse. The collection runs until Nov. 25th, with a goal to reach 12 million children this year. For more details, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Deer hunters in Sanilac County are off to a strong start this hunting season, leading the state with 2,129 deer harvested since Friday. Among those, 1,618 had antlers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires hunters to report their harvests within 72 hours, either online or before taking the deer to a processor. St. Clair County hunters have reported 1,116 deer so far, with nearly 800 antlered. Across Michigan, a total of 63,291 deer have been harvested. The season continues until November 30th

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Hundreds of volunteers gathered Saturday at the Marysville Fire Department to distribute over 1,000 turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. The SOS Marysville Food Pantry, which raised funds through its “Together We Can Fight Hunger” campaign, ran out of turkeys for the first time in its history, despite having more food than ever before. More than 1,200 families came by, and those who missed out received food from the pantry’s stockpile of over 96,000 pounds of donations.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet