A U.S. District Court has set key deadlines in the civil lawsuit over Joshua Conant’s death outside Port Huron’s Roche Bar over two years ago. The schedule requires witness and evidence lists by April, expert witness filings by May and June, and completion of fact and expert discovery by July and September. Mediation for a potential settlement begins mid-September, with motions on expert testimony or summary judgment due by October. Conant’s death, caused by restraint-related cardiac arrest, led to the Joshua Conant Ordinance requiring bar security training.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron’s A Beautiful Me organization is making a big step forward next year. For over a decade, they’ve dreamed of offering a scholarship to a teen who completes their four-part workshop series, and now the Board has approved the first application for a ’26 graduate. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for Friday, February 27th, at McMorran Theatre for a special night celebrating teen girls’ self-worth and confidence. Tickets go on sale January 9 at ABeautifulMe.com, with Lawrence Jewelers sponsoring.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet