More than 1,000 people packed Lake Huron and the St. Clair River Sunday for Port Huron’s annual Float Down to Marysville. The unsanctioned tradition, dating back to the 1970s, drew families, friends, and even pets despite strong winds and waves. Some braved the water with kayaks, rafts, and tubes, while others watched from shore. The National Weather Service had warned of hazardous conditions, and both U.S. and Canadian coast guards advised against participating. Still, locals called the Float Down a summer highlight they hope continues for years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Police across Michigan are stepping up patrols for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign now through Sept. 1st. The crackdown targets impaired drivers ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend, a period linked to higher crash and fatality rates. In recent years, nearly half of Michigan’s Labor Day driver deaths involved alcohol or drugs. State and local agencies urge residents to plan sober rides, warning that officers will arrest anyone they believe is impaired, regardless of blood alcohol level.

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McKenzie Health System in Sandusky will host a free session on Alzheimer’s disease Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at 120 Delaware St. Lunch is $5, and virtual attendance via Zoom is available. Licensed social worker Douglas Lobdell from the Alzheimer’s Association will explain the signs, stages, risk factors, and care strategies for the disease. Part of the Healthy Living Together series, the event aims to give Sanilac County families tools and resources to better understand and manage Alzheimer’s. Registration is online or by calling 810-648-6127.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet