A Chesterfield Township man is searching for his missing cat after a car crashed through his living room near 23 Mile and Donner roads. Michael Pingel says a Detroit Lions timeout got him off the couch around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25th, and moments later a black Kia burst through the wall, stopping feet from where he had been sitting. Pingel says 4 young people jumped out, and 1 was hospitalized with minor injuries. Chesterfield Township Police are investigating, and anyone who spots Pingel’s cat is asked to reach out.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Seniors and caregivers across St. Clair County can get answers about Medicare, home care, Veterans benefits and more under one roof next Tuesday, November 10th, at the free St. Clair County Senior Expo in Port Huron. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lake Huron Room at the Blue Water Convention Center on Harker Street, more than 50 organizations will share information on assisted living, mobility solutions and other services. Visitors can also get free health screenings, enjoy complimentary refreshments and giveaways, and enter hourly prize drawings.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

November 3, 2026 General Election

Results are unofficial pending certification.

Federal, State and County Races

• U.S. House, District 9: Lisa McClain (R)
• Michigan House, District 63: Pamela Hornberger (R)
• Michigan House, District 64: Joseph Pavlov (R)
• Michigan House, District 65: Jaime Greene (R)
• St. Clair County Commissioner, District 5: Paul Zeller (R)

Port Huron

Mayor

• Anita Ashford

City Council

• Jeff Pemberton
• Brian Farquhar
• Jack Belyea

Marysville

City Council

• Dave Watson
• Paul Wessel
• Ethan Kut

City of St. Clair

City Council

• Ward 1: Micah Volz
• Ward 2: Chris Kuechenmeister
• Ward 3: William Westrick

Other Municipal Elections

Clay Township, Trustee Partial Term

• Donald Raines
• Vincent Milioto

Yale City Council

• Tamara Hazel
• Stacey Jowett
• Sharon Rose Krosnicki

School Board Elections

Port Huron Area School District

• Julie McCoy
• Jessica Totty
• Frank Partipilo

Marysville Public Schools

• Nick Thomas
• Kevin Palmateer
• Lindsay Parslow
• Barry Kreiner

Algonac Community Schools

• Jennifer Baker
• Nicole Emery
• Janice Pasko

Croswell-Lexington Community Schools

• Mike Harder (leading in partial returns)

St. Clair County Community College

Trustee candidates leading in partial returns:

• Robert T. Mitchell
• Pauline M. Repp
• John Lusk

Final winners not yet confirmed.

Local Ballot Proposals

• Burtchville Township Road Millage Renewal: Passed
• Capac Roads and Streets Millage Renewal: Passed
• Casco Township Road Improvement Millage: Passed
• Emmett Township Operating Millage Renewal: Failed
• Marine City Fire Protection Millage: Failed
• Yale Fire Department Millage: Passed
• Yale Public Schools Bond Proposal: No votes leading in partial returns

Statewide Elections

• Michigan Governor: Jocelyn Benson (D)
• U.S. Senate: Abdul El-Sayed (D)

The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Port Huron murder began trial Tuesday, while the woman convicted of planning the killing will wait weeks to learn her fate. Dazman Drake is charged in the January 2025 shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Buckles’ ex, Sayon Florence, was found guilty of murder in September. Her sentencing, set for Tuesday, has been moved to December 14th. Police say Florence had reported Buckles for child abuse, though he was never charged. She faces up to life in prison.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Investigators are still working to piece together what led to a deadly crash that killed an East China Township bicyclist in Casco Township last Thursday afternoon. St. Clair County deputies say the 39-year-old man was riding east on Fred W. Moore Highway near Mayer Road around 4 p.m. when an SUV heading the same direction hit him. He died at the scene. The 26-year-old St. Clair man behind the wheel was not hurt and stayed to cooperate with investigators. Deputies say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

What started as a 14-team tournament in ’17 has grown into one of Port Huron’s biggest hockey events, and organizers say volunteers deserve the credit. The Port Huron Silver Stick Regional welcomed 103 teams last year, and it returns to McMorran Arena this Thursday for the first of three weekends. Games run November 5th through 8th, November 19th through 22nd, and December 4th through 6th at the downtown arena. Admission is free for fans, and more details are available at silverstick dot org.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet