Port Huron police investigated an alleged shooting Tuesday afternoon near the 1300 block of 18th Street. Officers described it as “an isolated incident inside a nearby home” and said the investigation is ongoing. Nearby residents were asked to stay inside and call 911 if they saw anything suspicious. Local schools briefly sheltered in place as a precaution, but by early afternoon, Port Huron schools reported normal activities had resumed, and no threat to students was found.

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Karynn Carrell of Port Huron has been named the ’25 National Woman of the Year by the National Association of Career Women. The award honors her professional achievements, leadership, and dedication to the community. Known for mentoring colleagues, supporting the McLaren Port Huron Foundation, and embracing personal growth, Karynn inspires others with her generosity and positivity. She balances her career with family life, celebrating 11 years of marriage and raising four children. Karynn previously received the Port Huron Chapter Woman of the Year Award in September.

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Deputies say a Burtchville Township man showed up at Lake Huron Medical Center on Thanksgiving with a stab wound to the chest. Investigators learned his girlfriend had stabbed him and hit him with a blunt object before he got help. He has since been released from the hospital. Deputies later arrested 28-year-old Taylor Spigner on Catawba Drive. She was charged with attempted murder and several assault counts. A judge in 72nd District Court set her bond at $250,000.

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The St. Clair County Health Department has finished a major upgrade to the Teen Health Clinic at Port Huron High School. Funded by a $250,000 state grant, the renovations bring modern medical equipment, new cabinetry and sinks, and fresh flooring and furniture to create a teen-friendly space. The project ensures students have a safe, comfortable spot for care. The clinic serves youth ages 10–21, with parent consent required for those under 18. A public open house is set for December 15th from 1–6 p.m. on the high school campus.

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A Hamtramck man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Port Huron earlier this year. Mansoor Obaid, 23, received six to 15 years
Monday. He must also register as a sex offender and wear a GPS tracker for life. Obaid admitted to multiple counts of sexual assault as part of a plea deal, while four more serious charges were dropped. The assault happened after Obaid drove the girl from a teen gathering to a parking lot. He apologized in court, claiming he thought she was older.

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A deadly house fire in Millington Township recently left two people dead and four others hospitalized. Michigan State Police say the blaze broke out around 11:15 p.m. on November 24th. Family members tried to rescue a 53-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman but couldn’t get through heavy smoke. Four other residents were taken to a hospital, and a Millington officer who helped with the rescue was treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet