A former Macomb County morgue worker has won a legal battle after a federal judge upheld their complaint related to an incident at the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office in Mount Clemens. In May of ’20, a birthday cake featuring male ‘parts’ was brought into the office, sparking the worker’s original grievance. The judge ruled in favor of the worker, though further details of the ruling remain unclear. The case highlights workplace conduct issues, with the cake incident being the central trigger for the complaint.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Port Huron Police and Fire Departments teamed up for this year’s Battle of the Badges charity hockey game, raising nearly $11,000 for local causes. The funds will support The Arc of St. Clair County, which advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, and Blue Water Clubhouse, which assists those with mental illness. A new 50/50 raffle raised almost $1,000 for Blue Water Clubhouse. While the Fire Department took home the trophy, organizers are already gearing up for next year’s game.

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A crash in Casco Township on Saturday, just before 10:30 PM, left a 17-year-old female from Richmond critically injured. She was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Division Rd when she failed to yield at Gratiot Ave, colliding with a southbound Ford F150. The impact trapped her in the vehicle, and she was rushed to McLaren Macomb hospital. The 32-year-old driver of the Ford and her passengers, a 39-year-old man and 2-year-old girl, were unharmed. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed were found.

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The St. Clair County Drug Task Force continues its efforts to protect the community. Officers raided a home on Griswold Street after investigating methamphetamine sales. They found drugs, ammunition, AR magazines, and even 3D-printed gun parts. Matthew Wickings, 41, of Kimball Township, was arrested and faces serious felony charges, including meth possession with intent to deliver. In addition, a traffic stop on Wadhams Road led to another meth arrest. A 34-year-old Flint man was caught with nearly 60 grams of meth.

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Suncor Energy reported a second hydrocarbon leak at its Sarnia refinery on April 2nd, just days after a crude oil spill in the St. Clair River. The company quickly responded, identifying the source and deploying equipment like booms and vacuum units to contain the spill and monitor air quality. The exact type and amount of hydrocarbon released haven’t been disclosed, and it’s unclear if it reached the river. This follows a March 27th spill. No advisories have been issued for the latest incident.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet