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A deadly early morning crash in Macomb Township left a teenage girl trapped and killed after a disabled car was hit and caught fire. Police say it happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Fairchild Road near 22 Mile. A Chevy Malibu had broken down when a Lincoln MKX slammed into it from behind. Three people escaped, but a 16-year-old girl in the back seat was unable to get out before flames took over. Several others were hospitalized. Names have not been released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A truck driver heading into Canada is jailed after a major drug bust at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Border officers say they found more than 60 kilos of cocaine hidden in two boxes inside the cab, tucked under a bunk during an early morning inspection last Thursday. The shipment was mixed in with a load of wood pallets and cheese powder from Wisconsin. Police say a K9 confirmed the drugs. The 27-year-old driver claims he did not know the cocaine was there. He remains held in the St. Clair County Jail as the investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County is ramping up beach safety checks as summer crowds return. The county health department has restarted weekly water testing at eight popular beaches, including spots in Port Huron, Fort Gratiot, and Marine City. Officials are checking for E. coli levels through September, with results posted online within a day. If bacteria levels run high, advisories go out, warning people to stay out of the water until it is safe again. Health leaders say the goal is to keep beaches open and safe, but swimmers should still be cautious.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Residents in the Blue Water area have a chance to learn more about Parkinson’s disease at a free event in Marysville later this month. The Port Huron Parkinson’s Support Group is hosting an educational session June 24th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marysville Community Center. Two Henry Ford specialists will discuss the latest treatments and diagnosis options for movement disorders. The event is open to patients, families, and caregivers. Organizers ask attendees to RSVP by June 22nd. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP: 616-437-6043 or Donnemarie.rockwell@bsci.com

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A heavy rainstorm in Sanilac County led to a rollover crash last Tuesday evening, leaving a 62-year-old Snover man with minor injuries. Deputies say it happened just before 6:30 on Argyle Road near Germania in Evergreen Township. The man was driving a Chevy Equinox when standing water in a low spot caused the SUV to hydroplane. The vehicle slid off the road and flipped into a ditch, landing on its side. He was treated at the scene and released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

After eight seasons, St. Clair girls soccer coach Cliff Freeland is stepping down, closing a run that turned the program into a statewide contender. The former St. Clair basketball player built the team on effort and toughness, leading the Saints to a 110-31-19 record with six district titles and three league championships. The team climbed three conference divisions under his leadership and never posted a losing season. Freeland leaves behind a program now set to compete at the highest level in the MAC Red.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet