McKenzie Health System marked a big step in its new Sandusky hospital project recently, when the last steel beam was signed and set in place at the Chrysalis Project site. Leaders, volunteers, and supporters added their names and messages before the beam went up, turning the moment into a public show of support for the roughly 70,000-square-foot replacement hospital, which will have entrances on M-46 and Gates Road, plus room for future growth. Construction is still on track, with the building expected to be finished next spring, and the move to the new hospital planned for fall of ’27.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Clyde Township animal cruelty case is moving slower than expected after a sentencing date was pushed back. Connie Wonner, 48, who pleaded guilty in a case tied to nearly 100 dead animals found on her property, is now set to be sentenced on Sept. 14th instead of Aug. 14th, and she could face up to two years in prison. Investigators said dozens of animals were found dead or dying, some without clean water, some exposed to freezing weather, and others kept in cramped bins during extreme heat.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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

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.

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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