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Local 4-H members are helping fill food pantry shelves across the region. The Rustic Ramblers 4-H Club sorted and delivered 4,500 pounds of locally raised meat to area food pantries last week, part of an annual effort that’s now donated nearly 25,000 pounds since ’19. The meat reached 16 pantries plus a Port Huron nutrition program. Organizers say the club raises funds year-round through flower sales, bowling nights and golf outings to buy animals at the county livestock auction for processing and donation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police say a young e-bike rider is recovering after admitting he “risked it” and blew through an intersection without stopping. Officers say the 20-year-old was cruising the sidewalk on Pine Grove Avenue near 23 mph Sunday afternoon when he shot into the crossing at Prospect Place and collided with a Jeep, ending up pinned beneath it. Crews freed him and rushed him to McLaren Port Huron, where he was treated and released. Police now say the case is a reminder: intersections aren’t optional, even on two wheels.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Camping enthusiasts around Pinery Provincial Park can breathe a sigh of relief as Ontario Parks halts further campsite removals and commits to relocating lost spaces to safer zones. The province clarified that 52 sites were taken down to protect sensitive ecological habitats, refuting claims of 91 closures raised by local advocate Jeff Schlemmer. While Schlemmer remains cautiously optimistic until final plans are released, the government’s 10 year strategy balances environmental conservation with preserving outdoor recreation for regional campers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Local officials will break ground Monday on relocating part of William P. Rosso Highway near Selfridge Air National Guard Base to improve traffic safety and support the base’s future missions. The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Macomb County partners plan to move the highway north between I-94 and Jefferson Avenue and add a roundabout at Town Center Boulevard. The project also expands the runway and airport apron to meet mission needs while easing flow for drivers in the area.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron music lovers have a full calendar of free live performances to look forward to this season as St. Clair County Community College launches its upcoming Noon and Night Concert Series. Beginning September 17th with the Lexington Bach Festival String Quartet, the Fine Arts Theatre will host an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, folk, and Americana acts, including local favorites like acoustic duo Still Running and jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett. Every featured date offers a midday show and an evening show.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Federal agents recently took three undocumented men into custody in Shelby Township. Officials with the Marysville Border Patrol station confirmed the arrests took place during a targeted operation on August 12th. The suspects, hailing from Honduras and Guatemala, now face multiple federal immigration charges, including entering without a visa and illegal reentry following a prior deportation. Authorities confirmed that all three individuals are currently being processed for formal removal from the country.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet