The City of Croswell is now accepting applications for a new city administrator following Dave Tait’s departure on June 30th. The role includes managing city operations, budgeting, supervising departments, and advising the council. Leaders are looking for someone with strong financial, infrastructure, and people skills. The position pays up to $120,000 a year and includes full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications with a resume and five references must be sent to recruitment@ThinkAboutPivot.com with “Croswell” in the subject by 9 p.m. August 1st.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Monday evening in Tuscola County’s Koylton Township, a 20-year-old Caro man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing on Shay Lake Road. The vehicle hit a construction barricade and a piece of heavy equipment before stopping on an embankment near the water. The driver claimed brake failure but showed clear signs of intoxication. Deputies, along with local police and fire crews, responded to the scene. This crash was one of three OWI-related incidents in the county that night, all resulting in arrests.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron’s Lake Huron Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its stroke care, earning the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Award. The hospital follows strict, research-based guidelines that help save lives and reduce disability. LHMC also made the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for delivering top care to stroke patients with diabetes, who face higher risks. These awards highlight the hospital’s strong commitment to patient recovery and long-term health, helping more Blue Water residents survive strokes and return to everyday life faster and stronger.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Huron County jury found 28-year-old Demondre Williams guilty in a Bad Axe drive-by shooting after just 45 minutes of deliberation. The July of ’24 shooting on South Silver Street sent 11 rounds into an occupied home. No one was hurt. Williams fired from a white sedan driven by Jodi Tibbits, who testified against him. They hit the wrong house after a family dispute. Williams faces sentencing on August 25th. Tibbits is already serving up to 10 years.

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McKenzie Health System just got a new Stryker Prime TC Patient Transport Chair, thanks to a generous donation from the McKenzie Auxiliary. This comfy chair makes moving patients around the hospital easier and safer. With a reclined seat, open sides, and foot-operated brakes, it keeps patients cozy and caregivers strain-free. The chair’s swing-away armrests and IV pole add extra convenience. This upgrade boosts patient dignity and staff efficiency at McKenzie Health

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In St. Clair County, Sayon Florence, accused of arranging the murder of her ex-boyfriend Vincent Buckles, is asking for a separate trial from her co-defendant, Dazman Drake. Both are charged in the January shooting at Buckles’ home. Florence’s attorney says a joint trial would lead to the two blaming each other, muddling the case for jurors. The prosecution claims Florence asked Drake to kill Buckles. A hearing to decide is scheduled for July 28.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet