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Authorities in Port Huron say two separate drug raids led to arrests and a sizable meth seizure. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force reports more than 100 grams of methamphetamine and sales materials were recovered during searches on Yeager Street and Pine Street. Thirty-five-year-old Bryan Simpson and 45-year-old Mark Caryl the Second now face felony charges, including maintaining drug houses and repeat drug possession offenses. Bonds were set at 50-thousand and 30-thousand dollars. Both men are scheduled to return to court June ninth for probable cause hearings.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan State Police say a deadly early morning crash in Lapeer County is under investigation after a young driver lost control in Mayfield Township. Troopers from the Lapeer Post responded around 6 a.m. Saturday near Bowers and Farnsworth roads. Investigators say an 18-year-old Columbiaville man was driving an Acura when the vehicle left the road and slammed into a tree, leaving the car heavily damaged and trapping him inside. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but he later died at a local hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron city leaders are reshuffling operations after a key resignation. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield is leaving for a new job out of state, a move officials say brings her closer to family. Rather than replace her, City Manager James Freed plans to absorb the role and reorganize staff workflow. Broomfield spent more than eight years with the city, leading major projects, including federal pandemic relief funding and downtown improvements. Freed called her a trusted leader as the city shifts how it runs day-to-day operations.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A familiar face is back leading emergency response in St. Clair County. Timothy Niggemeyer, a former Tri-Hospital EMS leader, has returned as CEO after more than a decade away. The service now handles nearly 26,000 calls a year across most of the county, more than double ’14 levels. His top priority is an August millage vote that helps fund ambulances, staffing, and response times. Without it, leaders say the system could struggle. Niggemeyer is also preparing crews for future changes, including new technology in emergency care.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A former church property in Clyde Township is getting new life as a sports complex. The 6.8-acre site on Imlay City Road sold for $325,000 in a cash deal on May 20 after about three months on the market. A private buyer plans to turn the former Grace Baptist Church into a soccer-focused multi-use facility. The nearly 14,000-square-foot property includes classrooms, a gym, and additional buildings. The sale also boosts a regional faith-based foundation supporting nonprofits across eastern Michigan.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is spotlighting one of the Great Lakes’ oldest residents this week. Sturgeon Fest and Friends runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Park on Omar Street, with free admission and parking. Families can see live lake sturgeon up close in a touch tank, join hands-on activities and workshops, and watch an Anishinaabe drum ceremony. Organizers say the St. Clair River supports more than 10,000 of the giant fish, which can reach six feet and live a century.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet