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A Chesterfield Township man is searching for his missing cat after a car crashed through his living room near 23 Mile and Donner roads. Michael Pingel says a Detroit Lions timeout got him off the couch around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25th, and moments later a black Kia burst through the wall, stopping feet from where he had been sitting. Pingel says 4 young people jumped out, and 1 was hospitalized with minor injuries. Chesterfield Township Police are investigating, and anyone who spots Pingel’s cat is asked to reach out.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents who need to pay a water bill or handle city business after work now have extra time, but Fridays are off the table. New hours took effect this week at the Municipal Office Center at 100 McMorran Boulevard. Instead of closing at 4:30 p.m. every weekday, city offices now stay open until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until 5 p.m. on Thursday. The offices are closed Fridays, though water payments can still go in the drop box in the north parking lot.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

November 3, 2026 General Election

Results are unofficial pending certification.

Federal, State and County Races

• U.S. House, District 9: Lisa McClain (R)
• Michigan House, District 63: Pamela Hornberger (R)
• Michigan House, District 64: Joseph Pavlov (R)
• Michigan House, District 65: Jaime Greene (R)
• St. Clair County Commissioner, District 5: Paul Zeller (R)

Port Huron

Mayor

• Anita Ashford

City Council

• Jeff Pemberton
• Brian Farquhar
• Jack Belyea

Marysville

City Council

• Dave Watson
• Paul Wessel
• Ethan Kut

City of St. Clair

City Council

• Ward 1: Micah Volz
• Ward 2: Chris Kuechenmeister
• Ward 3: William Westrick

Other Municipal Elections

Clay Township, Trustee Partial Term

• Donald Raines
• Vincent Milioto

Yale City Council

• Tamara Hazel
• Stacey Jowett
• Sharon Rose Krosnicki

School Board Elections

Port Huron Area School District

• Julie McCoy
• Jessica Totty
• Frank Partipilo

Marysville Public Schools

• Nick Thomas
• Kevin Palmateer
• Lindsay Parslow
• Barry Kreiner

Algonac Community Schools

• Jennifer Baker
• Nicole Emery
• Janice Pasko

Croswell-Lexington Community Schools

• Mike Harder (leading in partial returns)

St. Clair County Community College

Trustee candidates leading in partial returns:

• Robert T. Mitchell
• Pauline M. Repp
• John Lusk

Final winners not yet confirmed.

Local Ballot Proposals

• Burtchville Township Road Millage Renewal: Passed
• Capac Roads and Streets Millage Renewal: Passed
• Casco Township Road Improvement Millage: Passed
• Emmett Township Operating Millage Renewal: Failed
• Marine City Fire Protection Millage: Failed
• Yale Fire Department Millage: Passed
• Yale Public Schools Bond Proposal: No votes leading in partial returns

Statewide Elections

• Michigan Governor: Jocelyn Benson (D)
• U.S. Senate: Abdul El-Sayed (D)

The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Port Huron murder began trial Tuesday, while the woman convicted of planning the killing will wait weeks to learn her fate. Dazman Drake is charged in the January 2025 shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Buckles’ ex, Sayon Florence, was found guilty of murder in September. Her sentencing, set for Tuesday, has been moved to December 14th. Police say Florence had reported Buckles for child abuse, though he was never charged. She faces up to life in prison.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Owners of older Duramax diesel pickups in Tuscola County may want to keep a closer eye on their trucks after two Chevy Silverados were stolen in one week. The first, a dark blue 2005 Silverado 2500 with a for-sale sign, disappeared from a front yard near Van Geisen and Purdy roads late on October 25th. On Friday, a blue 2007 four-door Silverado 2500 was taken near Mertz and Wire Line roads. Anyone with information or trail cam footage can call 911 or leave an anonymous tip on the sheriff’s website.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Investigators are still working to piece together what led to a deadly crash that killed an East China Township bicyclist in Casco Township last Thursday afternoon. St. Clair County deputies say the 39-year-old man was riding east on Fred W. Moore Highway near Mayer Road around 4 p.m. when an SUV heading the same direction hit him. He died at the scene. The 26-year-old St. Clair man behind the wheel was not hurt and stayed to cooperate with investigators. Deputies say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet