Logan Welch, a beloved Grand Blanc sports coach, was honored Sunday afternoon in the Grand Blanc High School gym. Visitation was Friday at Swartz Funeral Home in Flint, while his burial remained private. Welch was shot and killed on Nov. 5th in Almont by 32-year-old William Channer III, who was later wounded by Lapeer deputies and faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder. A GoFundMe for Welch’s wife and unborn child has raised over $175,000 from more than 1,800 donors. He is remembered as a devoted husband and passionate sports fan.

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Port Huron City Council rejected a proposed change to meeting rules Monday, after public debate over whether it would limit participation. The plan aimed to prioritize residents and business owners during early public comments and require sign-ups to speak. Some residents opposed it, saying it could silence voices, limit creative expression, and create barriers for those who pay city taxes but live outside city limits. Council members were split, with three supporting and three opposing, leaving the proposal dead for now.

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A domestic shooting in Marine City Tuesday afternoon left one person injured but alive. Around 4 p.m., police responded to a home on South Elizabeth Street after a report of gunfire. The victim was shot in the lower leg and taken by Tri-Hospital EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities initially thought the suspect was inside the home, prompting a multi-agency perimeter, but the person was later found at a nearby residence and surrendered peacefully. The suspect was taken into custody. Police continue investigating.

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A Port Huron man accused of fatally shooting his 17-year-old son and wounding two other children may claim insanity at trial. Defense attorney David Kelley filed notice this week, opening the door for a mental health evaluation. Jeffery Smerer, 44, was arrested in September after the shootings, which occurred the same day he was sentenced for a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge. Michigan law allows a psychiatric exam to determine if a defendant lacked the capacity to understand or control their actions. Smerer faces 10 felony charges, including open murder, carrying possible life imprisonment.

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Port Sanilac is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 29th. The community tree lighting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fire Hall Park on North Ridge Street. Families can enjoy live music, caroling, cookies, and a visit from Santa. Hosted by the Village of Port Sanilac, the Fire Department, and the Area Business Association, the event brings neighbors together to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

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Early last Friday morning, St. Clair County deputies responded to a home on W. Water Street after a resident reported gunfire. Officers quickly spotted a white Pontiac G6 matching the suspect description nearby. A felony traffic stop led to the arrest of three 18-year-old men inside the vehicle, along with an AR-15, ammunition, and shell casings. Cameron Maydwell, Tristan Aldrich, and Bryant Heinz were arraigned on multiple felony charges including discharging a firearm in a building, discharging a weapon from a vehicle, and felony firearm possession. Bonds were set at $50,000 each.

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