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Port Huron’s First Presbyterian Church will host a free outdoor concert Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. St. Brass and Sass, along with other local musicians, will perform, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes.

The event supports the CROP Walk for Hunger, happening Oct. 5th along the Blue Water River Walk. Food, cookies, and a children’s play area will be available, with all proceeds benefiting Church World Service and local food pantries.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron father accused of killing his teenage son and wounding two younger children is set for arraignment today. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Jeffery Smerer opened fire inside a Glenview Court home around 6 a.m. on Thursday. Police say the children’s mother and Smerer’s adult son fought him off, preventing more injuries. The 17-year-old died, while a 13-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl remain hospitalized. Court records show Smerer had been due in court later that morning on an indecent exposure case involving a young child.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marysville’s Woodland Developmental Center is turning its gym into a runway on September 24th, for its first public “Fash Bash”. Students will model adaptive clothing from stores like Target, Walmart, Meijer, JCPenney, and Kohl’s, featuring designs with magnetic closures, sensory-friendly fabrics, and accommodations for medical devices. St. Clair County TEC cosmetology students will handle hair, makeup, and nails, giving the event a true runway feel. The show celebrates self-expression and confidence, supported by a $1,200 Community Foundation grant.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

State Representative Joseph Pavlov announced last week that northern St. Clair County and Worth Township are included in a proposal for 10 million dollars in state funding to strengthen substance use recovery programs.

The proposal is part of the upcoming Michigan state budget, which is still under consideration and has not yet been approved. If lawmakers pass the budget, the funding would be directed to local organizations working in recovery, such as the Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations. These funds would allow groups to expand services, increase community partnerships, and provide greater support for families and individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Under the plan, there would be a cap of 150,000 dollars for any individual organization to ensure the money is distributed widely across the state.

Representative Pavlov said the ultimate goal of this investment is to give residents better access to recovery resources and provide a stronger chance at a healthier future.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Starting today, drivers crossing the Blue Water Bridge eastbound into Canada should expect lane closures. The Michigan Department of Transportation says crews will be repairing the bridge deck to extend its lifespan. One lane will remain open from the toll plaza to mid-span, but vehicles wider than 14 feet won’t be allowed. Westbound traffic into the U.S. won’t be affected. The work is expected to continue through November.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is mourning after police say a father shot his three children early Thursday morning on Glenview Court. A 17-year-old boy died, while his 13-year-old brother and 12-year-old sister were rushed to a Detroit-area hospital in critical but stable condition. Officers arrived just after 6 a.m., giving aid before ambulances transported the children. The 44-year-old father was arrested at the scene without incident. Investigators confirm this was a domestic case, and criminal charges are pending. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet