A man was rescued from a house fire in Lexington Township last week. Sanilac County dispatchers got a call just after 1 p.m. about smoke on Roach Road, and the caller later said his home was full of smoke and he couldn’t get out because of medical issues. Police and firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames. After several rescue attempts, they used a chainsaw to free the man through a bedroom window. He was taken by ambulance to McLaren Port Huron for treatment. The fire’s cause is still unknown.

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Sarnia’s Bluewater BorderFest is back, rocking the waterfront from June 19th to the 21st. Country star Chase Rice kicks things off Thursday, followed by The Fray on Friday, a night honoring local first responders. Billy Talent closes the festival Saturday with their high-energy rock. Featuring a mix of country, rock, and alternative acts, the event promises a thrilling start to Sarnia’s summer, which draws thousands of attendees annually and has become a key part of the region’s tourism calendar.

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On Monday, Sterling Heights police arrested a suspect linked to a shooting near Pine Grove Park in Port Huron. The incident happened two days earlier when a gunman fired at another driver’s car on Pine Grove Avenue, hitting it multiple times. With help from Troy police, the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit tracked the suspect to a Sterling Heights home. The suspect is now in St. Clair County Jail, awaiting a court hearing. The investigation continues, and Port Huron police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet