Authorities in St. Clair County need your help finding a local man who’s gone missing under worrying circumstances. Forty-eight-year-old Donald Haynes from Fort Gratiot walked away from his home on December 5th without his car, wallet, or phone—and no one’s heard from him since. He’s a white man with dark brown or black hair, brown eyes, and a dark beard that’s starting to gray. If you’ve seen Donald around the Port Huron area or have any tips, call St. Clair County Central Dispatch right away at 810-985-8115.

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On December 22nd in Fremont Township near Marlette, a 59-year-old local woman crashed her Jeep Cherokee while trying to avoid a slow-moving tractor on Todd Road. As dusk fell, she couldn’t gauge the distance to the tractor’s flashing lights and swerved off the road to miss it. Her vehicle crossed a ditch, jumped a driveway, and landed in a nearby yard. She suffered possible injuries and was taken to McLaren Port Huron hospital. Alcohol wasn’t involved, and the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating.

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Drivers in northern Michigan were urged to slow down while crossing the Mackinac Bridge on Monday as dangerous winter weather moved through the Straits. Strong winds and blowing snow reduced visibility to near zero, making the five-mile bridge invisible on all live traffic cameras. The conditions were tied to a powerful winter storm that dropped heavy snow across the Upper Peninsula. Officials warned roads were slick and advised drivers to keep speeds at or below 20 miles per hour as crews closely monitored conditions.

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St. Clair County Community College freshman Kyrieona Carter is turning heads in women’s basketball. The Skippers’ standout forward earned MCCAA Eastern Conference Player of the Week after back-to-back double-doubles, scoring 20 points with 21 rebounds against Edison State and 16 points with 23 rebounds versus Owens. Carter also averaged three blocks per game, powering SC4 to a 2-0 week. Fans can see her in action at home Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.

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The Blue Water Area is mourning the loss of longtime coach and educator Len Perkins, whose impact stretched across generations of local athletes. Perkins coached for more than 50 years, including 20 seasons leading Anchor Bay baseball and guiding Algonac softball to its first state semifinal. Known for building character beyond the scoreboard, Perkins also mentored future coaches, including his son, Port Huron football coach Dan Perkins. Len died December 18th at age 86, leaving behind a legacy in local sports.

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The Water Tower Sports Pub in Lexington is up for sale at $329,000, offering a 4,732-square-foot space at the corner of M-25 and Huron Bay Boulevard. Open since ’13, the pub is known locally for its pizzas and 24-tap beer system. The sale includes the business and equipment, but not the liquor license or inventory. The building received a new roof four year ago, and the pub remains open while searching for a buyer, leaving its future in the town uncertain.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet