Downtown Port Huron welcomes a fresh taste with the grand opening of River City Wine Company on Friday. This new wine bar, part of CityFlats Hotel’s family, sits right on the Black River near the St. Clair River gateway. Visitors can enjoy premium wine tastings, unique cocktails made with Detroit City Distillery spirits, and waterfront views. River City Wine Company aims to be a vibrant spot for locals and visitors, offering seasonal menus, special events, and a warm atmosphere. This new venue marks an exciting chapter in Port Huron’s hospitality scene.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton was arrested for a hate crime at St. Christopher Catholic Church. During a baptism ceremony Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window, shattering it and disrupting the sacred event. When the priest stepped outside to confront him, Beaton reportedly attacked, injuring the priest and shouting derogatory remarks about the Catholic Church. Marysville police responded swiftly, apprehending Beaton at the scene. He now faces hate crime charges for the vandalism and assault.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Monday, Sterling Heights police arrested a suspect linked to a shooting near Pine Grove Park in Port Huron. The incident happened two days earlier when a gunman fired at another driver’s car on Pine Grove Avenue, hitting it multiple times. With help from Troy police, the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit tracked the suspect to a Sterling Heights home. The suspect is now in St. Clair County Jail, awaiting a court hearing. The investigation continues, and Port Huron police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet