Six men across Macomb County are facing felony charges for failing to pay child support they legally owe, with debts between 7 thousand and nearly 36 thousand dollars. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido says his office is cracking down on parents who can pay but refuse, prioritizing cases over 5 thousand dollars in back support. The six defendants—from Leonard, Dearborn Heights, Warren, Roseville, and St. Clair Shores—were all arraigned in late August after repeated court hearings and bench warrants failed to bring them into compliance.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Chesterfield Township is set for a major automotive expansion, as South Korean supplier Hansae Mobility plans to invest more than $93 million and create 102 jobs in Macomb County. The company will build a 400,000-square-foot facility, retain 171 current jobs, and move some manufacturing from South Korea to Michigan. The plant will make driveline systems and other vehicle parts. The state is supporting the project with a $625,000 performance-based grant, while officials say the investment will strengthen Chesterfield Township’s economy.

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Port Huron Town Hall kicked off its 72nd season with actress Jennifer Grey, who pulled back the curtain on “Dirty Dancing” secrets before a packed McMorran Place Theater crowd. Grey said crews spray-painted changing leaves green to hide the fall weather during filming, and she refused to rehearse the movie’s famous lift again until the day of shooting. Grey also discussed stepping away from dance for more than 2 decades before her 2010 “Dancing with the Stars” win.

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Downtown Port Huron businesses are counting on an economic boost as Art Hop returns Oct. 9th and 10th, bringing artists, makers and vendors downtown. Organizers say the event connects the community with creatives and drives shop traffic, running 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 10th. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Art Hop is set for Sept. 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 318 Grand River Avenue, benefiting local creative programs.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet