Michigan State Police in the Third District announced that K9 Thor is back home and recovering after being poisoned while on duty in Lapeer County last Saturday. Thor and his handler, Trooper Tyler Doughtery, were helping local deputies investigate a breaking and entering when Thor ate suspected poison inside a barn. He was quickly taken to an emergency vet and then to MSU’s Veterinary Medical Clinic for further care. Thor returned home safely on Monday. This marks the second time Thor has faced poisoning on the job.

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Port Huron’s city manager, James Freed, has publicly accused Mayor Anita Ashford of overstepping her authority and creating a hostile work environment. Freed sent a letter claiming Ashford pushed a performance review for him without council approval, violating city rules. He says her actions, including involving a city clerk improperly, have hurt staff morale. Ashford has not responded publicly. Despite the tension, Freed assures city operations continue smoothly. A special city council meeting on June 9th will discuss Freed’s evaluation, highlighting ongoing leadership conflicts at Port Huron City Hall.

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Port Huron Police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to a recent shooting near Pine Grove Park. Shots were fired from one vehicle into another on Pine Grove Avenue during an ongoing dispute. No one was seriously hurt. The suspect, Zachary Adam Stein of Sterling Heights, was arrested with help from area police. He faces seven charges, including assault with intent to murder. Stein is being held on a $500,000 bond and was scheduled to return to St. Clair County court on Tuesday.

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Gas prices in Michigan have dropped by 13 cents from last week, now averaging $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded. This is 17 cents cheaper than last month and 48 cents less than last year. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $46, saving drivers roughly $11 compared to last July’s peak. Despite higher demand for gasoline, supplies have tightened slightly, while crude oil prices rose to $61.84 a barrel. With inventories below the five-year average, lower crude prices and falling demand could push gas prices even lower soon.

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In Fremont Township, Tuscola County, a 31-year-old man from Mayville was seriously injured Sunday evening, when a car struck him as he attempted to cross Snover Road around 5 p.m. The impact left him with significant injuries, and emergency crews quickly transported him by ambulance to a hospital outside the county for urgent treatment. The driver, a 73-year-old woman from Mayville, escaped unharmed. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident, and while the cause remains under review, they’ve ruled out alcohol as a factor.

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In Flynn Township, a white car, likely a 2010-14 Ford Fusion, rear-ended a horse and buggy on Peck Road last Friday evening, injuring a 35-year-old Brown City man and his horse. The driver sped off after the crash. Michigan State Police from Caro and Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating and need help finding the vehicle. Local residents with any information should contact Michigan State Police at 989-673-2156 or Sanilac County Dispatch at 810-648-2000.

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