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The Closet by A Beautiful Me in Port Huron is holding its second annual dress sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 235 Huron Ave. Dresses will be priced between $5 and $10, offering up to 90% off, just in time for prom season. Proceeds will benefit A Beautiful Me, a local nonprofit focused on building self-esteem in girls from grades 3 to 12. The sale will feature hundreds of dresses not typically available at the store, with every dollar supporting the organization’s mission.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Suncor Energy reported a second hydrocarbon leak at its Sarnia refinery on April 2nd, just days after a crude oil spill in the St. Clair River. The company quickly responded, identifying the source and deploying equipment like booms and vacuum units to contain the spill and monitor air quality. The exact type and amount of hydrocarbon released haven’t been disclosed, and it’s unclear if it reached the river. This follows a March 27th spill. No advisories have been issued for the latest incident.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Port Huron Police and Fire Departments teamed up for this year’s Battle of the Badges charity hockey game, raising nearly $11,000 for local causes. The funds will support The Arc of St. Clair County, which advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, and Blue Water Clubhouse, which assists those with mental illness. A new 50/50 raffle raised almost $1,000 for Blue Water Clubhouse. While the Fire Department took home the trophy, organizers are already gearing up for next year’s game.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Drug Task Force continues its efforts to protect the community. Officers raided a home on Griswold Street after investigating methamphetamine sales. They found drugs, ammunition, AR magazines, and even 3D-printed gun parts. Matthew Wickings, 41, of Kimball Township, was arrested and faces serious felony charges, including meth possession with intent to deliver. In addition, a traffic stop on Wadhams Road led to another meth arrest. A 34-year-old Flint man was caught with nearly 60 grams of meth.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A crash in Casco Township on Saturday, just before 10:30 PM, left a 17-year-old female from Richmond critically injured. She was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Division Rd when she failed to yield at Gratiot Ave, colliding with a southbound Ford F150. The impact trapped her in the vehicle, and she was rushed to McLaren Macomb hospital. The 32-year-old driver of the Ford and her passengers, a 39-year-old man and 2-year-old girl, were unharmed. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed were found.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Dale McCauley of Sarnia, was sentenced to one year in jail for his role in a brutal attack on a local Walmart employee in August of ’22. The victim, who was skateboarding through Germain Park, was punched, kicked, and hit with his own skateboard. He suffered permanent injuries and was left unable to work.

Judge Raikes described the assault as a “cowardly, gutless attack,” but acknowledged McCauley’s efforts to turn his life around. McCauley will serve just six months after credit for time already spent in custody.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet