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Kevin Kenaya is celebrating 30 years of running Industrial Park Marathon in Port Huron’s South Park neighborhood. Since taking over from his father in ’93, Kevin has grown the corner store into a full-service gas station and community hub. A renovation doubled the store’s size and added fuel pumps, helping spark positive change in the area. Through the pandemic and beyond, the station remained a vital spot for locals, many who walk in daily. This Friday, Kenaya will thank customers with discounts, giveaways, and raffles from 2 to 5 p.m.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron has recovered a historic cannon stolen from Lakeside Cemetery over 50 years ago. The cannon was spotted for sale on social media by a local collector who alerted police. After confirming its identity through Civil War records, Port Huron detectives contacted the seller in Wyandotte, who returned the cannon without incident on Monday. This marks the recovery of two of four cannons stolen from the cemetery in the 1960s, linked to the Spanish-American War. City officials will decide where to display the newly returned piece.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency has welcomed Jessica Totty to its Board of Education, officially sworn in during the a recent July meeting. Totty, a longtime Port Huron community leader, brings years of experience from the Port Huron Schools Board and a strong commitment to supporting underserved students. She works at Lake Huron Medical Center and serves as an associate pastor in Kimball. Totty’s advocacy for equity and community involvement promises to strengthen education for all across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced no charges will be filed against a state trooper who fatally shot a man during a standoff in Port Huron Township in February. The trooper, responding to a domestic disturbance call at a local mobile home park, fired after the man, Mark Ryan, advanced with a realistic-looking BB gun. Investigators found the shooting justified under Michigan’s Self Defense Act. Officials confirmed officers tried to de-escalate, but deadly force was deemed necessary when Ryan threatened their safety. Ryan was intoxicated at the time.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The old Port Huron Township Campground is now Dancing Fire Glamping & RV Resort, a luxury RV park with 140 sites featuring water, electricity, and free Wi-Fi. After 18 months of upgrades, the resort added a clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, playground, dog park, yoga studio, and an event pavilion. Owners Steve and Karen Ureel aim to create a top glamping spot in the Blue Water area. Nightly rates range from $59 to $89, with plans to add more cabins and treehouses. An open house was held Saturday.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The MilkHouse Cafe at 4189 Keewahdin Road hosted the annual Ice Cream Saves Lives event on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. All money raised supports the St. Clair County Dive Team Auxiliary, the main fundraiser for their local search and recovery efforts. Families enjoyed divers in a large dive tank, water safety displays, bounce houses, SWAT trucks, drones, and more. The event offered a fun way for the community to back important rescue work in St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet