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A St. Clair man is now facing two felony drug charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a large amount of meth and items used to sell it. Investigators with the St. Clair County Drug Task Force served a warrant last Monday on Cedar Street and say they found more than 60 grams of crystal meth, scales, and packaging materials. Forty-one-year-old Gregg Osebold was arrested, later arraigned on Thursday, and is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A dispute between a city manager and a former community garden organizer is headed back to court, after a judge delayed a decision on a protection order and instead scheduled a hearing to determine if it was violated. Julian Ruck is accused of continuing to email City Manager James Freed despite a court order banning contact, following messages that referenced harm to Freed’s family. Ruck denies making threats, calling it free speech tied to a fallout over a canceled garden lease. A hearing on possible contempt charges is set for September 3rd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A fast-moving garage fire broke out before dawn Friday at a home along the 1700 block of North Lapeer Road in Mayfield Township, prompting a rapid response just before 4 a.m. Fire crews arrived to find flames and heavy smoke pouring from an attached garage and worked quickly to contain it within three hours. A search of the home confirmed all occupants had safely escaped after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire was limited to the garage, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Health Department nurses packed a county commission meeting Thursday in Port Huron, demanding an outside investigation into Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin and a halt to contract talks and possible cuts to Title X services. Backed by their union, nurses described years of alleged retaliation, safety concerns, and a broken reporting system. Community members spoke both for and against Nevin, with some calling for a broader probe. Commissioners debated the issue but ultimately delayed any decision, voting to revisit the request in early September.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Police in Almont Township shut down an illegal marijuana grow operation after seizing 205 plants along with cultivation equipment during a raid on July 21st. Officers worked alongside city police, fire crews, public works, and utility officials to carry out the search warrant. No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation is still active. At the same time, recent inspections of licensed medical marijuana grow sites found multiple violations, leading to several shutdowns. Authorities say illegal growing in residential neighborhoods will not be tolerated.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police and fire officials are gearing up for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, inviting residents to step outside and connect with neighbors and first responders. Several neighborhood events are already planned, including gatherings on the 900 block of Huron Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m., 11th and Howard streets from 3 to 10 p.m., and St. Joseph’s Church on 7th Street from 5 to 7 p.m. More block parties are expected as organizers encourage last-minute sign-ups to promote safety.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet