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A St. Clair County sheriff’s deputy ended up in the hospital Saturday night after a dog bit him multiple times on the arm and hand. The family dropped off the aggressive dog at the animal shelter in their car. When the deputy opened the hatch, it lunged and attacked. Backup officers tried using a catch pole, but the dog stayed dangerous and was shot once for safety. Sheriff Mat King said it’s a sad result they always try to prevent, with public safety first. The owners haven’t been located.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, a long-delayed lawsuit against the St. Clair County Jail and its medical provider is finally moving forward. Lisa Brown, a local woman now partially paralyzed, claims she broke her neck falling from a bunk in ’21, but staff waited days to get her hospital care. Corporate bankruptcy tricks stalled the case for years. A new court schedule sets key deadlines through next fall, with a trial likely in ’27. Brown’s attorney says this ends two years of limbo for justice.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Fairgrove man is facing serious charges after a scary domestic violence incident in Gilford Township on December 7th. Michigan State Police say 40-year-old Chad Morrison allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her with a gun late that evening. She escaped and called 911. Troopers talked him out of the house, seized firearms, and arrested him after he resisted. Morrison was arraigned Monday on 15 felony charges, including weapon and assault counts. His next court date is December 22nd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

An Imlay City man is in critical condition after a Thursday evening crash on Brown City Road in Goodland Township. The 33-year-old’s SUV collided with the back of a slow-moving military-style vehicle, went under its cargo bed, and hit a tree. Firefighters had to cut him free before he was rushed to McLaren Lapeer and later transferred to a Royal Oak hospital. The other driver was unharmed. The road was closed for about four hours as deputies and reconstruction teams investigated. The cause of the crash is still under review.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Sarnia, Army Cadets spread holiday cheer to Canadian troops serving far from home. During the recent Santa Claus Parade, young cadets and the community teamed up to collect over 800 heartfelt letters and drawings from residents. The messages, weighing nearly 12 pounds, were sent off to soldiers stationed in Latvia, Great Britain, and Germany. Cadet leaders say the outpouring shows the true caring spirit of Sarnia-Lambton.This new tradition will continue at future parades.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marysville junior Keira Meier turned a tough ’24 season into a breakthrough this year, making her first-ever state finals appearance in girls diving. After a painful board hit last year, Meier missed meets due to illness but returned determined. Coaches say she quickly regained form, even mastering the dive that had troubled her. Her hard work paid off, earning an eighth-place regional finish and a spot at the Division 3 state finals in Holland last month. Marysville coaches praised her resilience and dedication.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet