The Marysville High School football team is shifting into high gear as practice gets underway for the upcoming season. Coming off 23 wins over the last 3 years, the Vikings are refusing to rest on past success. Head Coach Derrick Meier and his squad are focused on the future, led by star tackle Drew Kryscynski and returning starting quarterback Brady Wright. The powerhouse offense averaged over 30 points a game last year, and the team aims to bring that same high intensity to the field for the August 27th season opener.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Ryan Goodmanson and the McLaren Port Huron surgical team completed Michigan’s first spinal fusion using the Medtronic Stealth AXIS platform last week. The advanced navigation system delivers real-time 3-D visualization and precise guidance for implant placement while limiting disruption to nearby tissue. Local patients dealing with degenerative disc disease or spinal instability can now obtain this high-level care close to home instead of traveling elsewhere. The technology expands safer, more accurate options for the Blue Water Region.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan Republican John James chose State Representative Jay DeBoyer of Clay Township as his running mate for Governor Thursday. DeBoyer represents the 63rd House District covering southern St. Clair County and northern Macomb County in his second term while chairing the House Oversight Committee. After 12 years as St. Clair County Clerk and Register of Deeds and earlier as Clay Township trustee and supervisor, he brings local experience. James noted his business, government and elections background plus bipartisan work. The ticket faces Democrat Jocelyn Benson on November 3rd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

20 girls from Port Huron enjoyed a special trip to the Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park last Tuesday. The Detroit Lions Community Initiative supplied bus transportation and partnered with A Beautiful Me and SONS Outreach to make it possible. Each girl received a backpack filled with school supplies, Lions sunglasses, a granola bar, and water before watching practice up close. Some met players for autographs and photos while the group also enjoyed face painting and Detroit Zoo giveaways.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet