A Hamtramck man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Port Huron earlier this year. Mansoor Obaid, 23, received six to 15 years
Monday. He must also register as a sex offender and wear a GPS tracker for life. Obaid admitted to multiple counts of sexual assault as part of a plea deal, while four more serious charges were dropped. The assault happened after Obaid drove the girl from a teen gathering to a parking lot. He apologized in court, claiming he thought she was older.

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Deputies say a Burtchville Township man showed up at Lake Huron Medical Center on Thanksgiving with a stab wound to the chest. Investigators learned his girlfriend had stabbed him and hit him with a blunt object before he got help. He has since been released from the hospital. Deputies later arrested 28-year-old Taylor Spigner on Catawba Drive. She was charged with attempted murder and several assault counts. A judge in 72nd District Court set her bond at $250,000.

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A deadly house fire in Millington Township recently left two people dead and four others hospitalized. Michigan State Police say the blaze broke out around 11:15 p.m. on November 24th. Family members tried to rescue a 53-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman but couldn’t get through heavy smoke. Four other residents were taken to a hospital, and a Millington officer who helped with the rescue was treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The St. Clair County Health Department has finished a major upgrade to the Teen Health Clinic at Port Huron High School. Funded by a $250,000 state grant, the renovations bring modern medical equipment, new cabinetry and sinks, and fresh flooring and furniture to create a teen-friendly space. The project ensures students have a safe, comfortable spot for care. The clinic serves youth ages 10–21, with parent consent required for those under 18. A public open house is set for December 15th from 1–6 p.m. on the high school campus.

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A Port Huron murder case is moving toward trial as 40-year-old Jennifer Goodall prepares to face a jury on March 3rd. Prosecutors say she admitted to shooting her boyfriend, 23-year-old Chase Hoyt, during a September incident at a home on 10th Avenue. Police found Hoyt unresponsive with a chest wound, and a handgun with missing rounds was recovered from a dresser. A plea hearing is set for February 23rd. Goodall is charged with open murder and firearm offenses and could face life in prison if convicted.

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Port Huron families can catch a free Santa Shuttle this evening, thanks to Blue Water Area Transit and the Blue Water Area YMCA. Trolleys depart at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. from the McMorran Transfer Center to the YMCA, where kids can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies from M’z Sweets and Frozen Treats, and a visit with Santa. Afterward, the trolley returns, giving riders a festive tour of local Christmas lights. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling 810-987-7373, option 2.

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