Emergency crews in Sarnia rescued a person trapped inside a garbage truck early Sunday morning after they were accidentally dumped from a bin where they had been sleeping. Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. and used a ladder to reach the truck’s hopper, where the person had fallen and complained of lower back pain. Crews stabilized and carefully removed the individual through the rear of the truck. Paramedics transported the patient to Bluewater Health for evaluation. Police are reminding residents to report concerns about homelessness.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The 69th annual Robinson Tennis Tournament returns to Sanborn Park and the Port Huron Tennis House starting July 28th, promising a fun week of competition. Free events kick things off on July 27, with a kids play day for those 10 and under. Competition runs all week in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, ending with finals and an awards ceremony on Sunday, Aug 2nd. Players enjoy complimentary clinics, T-shirts, tennis balls, on-site services like massage therapy, and a potluck barbecue. A T-shirt design contest is now open.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Clyde Township restaurant is turning to the community for help after a fire forced it to shut down earlier this month. The Dorsey House has been closed since the July 5 blaze, and the owner is now asking nearby bars and restaurants to consider hiring displaced staff while repairs remain uncertain. A social media post lists openings for servers, bartenders, and kitchen workers to quickly reconnect employees with jobs. The fire happened mid-afternoon during renovations, with no injuries reported, and the cause is still under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair, a youth softball team battled extreme heat and a tense pitching duel to claim a 1-0 state championship win over Georgetown last Tuesday. Pitcher Kora Robbins led the way with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, keeping the game scoreless until the fifth inning. With two outs, Nina Delore delivered a clutch RBI double to drive in the only run. Backed by strong community support, the team advanced to a regional tournament in Indiana already underway.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Macomb County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found 42-year-old Matthew Lewinski guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend inside his home in late ’20. Prosecutors say an argument turned violent when 52-year-old Courtney “Jerri” Winters showed up unannounced, ending with Lewinski choking her to death. He then hid her body in his basement for months. The crime surfaced after a medical emergency led family members to the home. Lewinski later confessed, and that statement helped secure his conviction and life sentence without parole. Authorities say the victim had not been reported missing during that time.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet