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In Port Huron, a woman known for recording police interactions is suing an officer, claiming he violated her constitutional rights. Crystal Manke filed a federal lawsuit against Officer Tristan Shoudy, saying he arrested her last year while she filmed him on patrol. The city says the arrest happened on federal railroad property and defends Shoudy’s actions. City Manager James Freed called Manke’s claims false and accused her of stalking officers. The department says it’s now investigating her conduct while standing by Shoudy.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A major drug bust across St. Clair and Sanilac Counties has taken more than 300 grams of meth off the streets. After weeks of investigation and anonymous tips, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, with help from a K9 unit, raided two homes — one on Kipling Road in Lexington and another on Lakeshore Road in Burtchville. Two suspects, 44-year-old Danielle Mahosky and Eugene Kotelman, were arrested. Both face multiple felony drug charges, and each is being held on a fifty-thousand-dollar bond.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lambton County has launched a $1.5 million fundraising drive to enhance a new dementia care project at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia. The twelve-bed “small house” addition, already under construction, is set to open this December. It’s designed like a home, not a facility—private rooms, shared living spaces, and familiar caregivers focused on comfort and independence. The campaign will restore scaled-back features such as garden spaces, adaptive furniture, and safety technology, aiming to make the site a provincial first in dementia-focused small-house care.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Sandusky, the Sow and Hoe Garden Club is gearing up for its 17th Annual Perennial Plant Sale on May 16th at Diamond Trail. Locally grown plants from members’ gardens will headline the event, with area vendors adding plenty of flavor and charm. Shoppers can grab breakfast burritos and fresh coffee, browse baked goods, handmade crafts, and even custom garden décor. Local farms will showcase flowers and native plants, plus the Butterfly and Hummingbird Memorial Gardens will give away free milkweed seeds.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, the St. Clair County Community College softball team swept Henry Ford College in a doubleheader recently at Heritage Park. The Skippers edged the first game 2-1, with Addyson Caten and Makayla Hennessey powering the offense and Lillian Osborne striking out seven in a complete-game win. In Game Two, SC4 erupted late, scoring ten runs over the final three innings to seal a 10-2 victory. Hennessey went three-for-four with two RBIs, while Lillian Peitz earned the win in the circle.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Golf fans near Sandusky get ready — the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary is celebrating 20 years of its annual Golf Scramble. The event tees off June 4th and 5th at Woodland Hills Golf Course on North Gates Road, giving teams two days to take part. Registration starts at 8 a.m., followed by the Golf Ball Drop and a 9 o’clock shotgun start. Players can also take a swing at the Bullseye and Hole-in-One challenges. All proceeds support McKenzie Health System’s mission to provide quality care close to home.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet