Drug Raid Nets Meth and Guns

Authorities in Kenockee Township seized drugs and weapons after a February 13th raid on a home along the 3400 block of Ruddock Road. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force says officers found 17 grams of meth, prescription pills, and seven guns. Three people were arrested — 36-year-old Jeremiah Dove, 61-year-old Daryl Dove, and 43-year-old Katrina Harris — all township residents. Each faces multiple felony charges, including maintaining a drug house. Bonds range from ten to twenty-five thousand dollars.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Applegate Council Pushes Back

In Applegate, tempers ran high Monday night as residents packed a special village meeting over a call to dissolve the village government. The controversy started with a letter from the husband of former president Michelle Warren, accusing council members of cronyism and ignoring public record requests. Village leaders fired back, saying new officials were properly hired and records were handled by the book. They also disputed claims that the fire department is separate from village control. The council plans to meet again March 2nd.

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Roundabout Tops Crash List

In Macomb County, one busy Sterling Heights roundabout topped the list for crash-prone intersections in ’24. The roundabout at 18 ½ Mile and Van Dyke, linking to the M-53 Freeway, accounted for three of the county’s 10 most dangerous spots. The southbound M-53 off-ramp alone saw 90 crashes last year. Overall, more than 7,400 intersection crashes happened countywide—an 8 percent jump from the year before. Other hot spots included 11 Mile and Van Dyke in Center Line and 23 Mile and Schoenherr in Shelby Township.

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Bray’s Hamburgers Brings Classic Drive-Thru

Bray’s Hamburgers has fired up the grills in Port Huron, giving locals another stop for quick and classic fast food. The new drive-thru-only restaurant is open on Pine Grove Avenue, serving up its signature burgers, fries, and onion rings, along with chili and sandwiches. Breakfast is also on the menu for early risers. The family-owned Michigan chain first started in the 1950s. Owners say Port Huron’s small-town feel made it the perfect fit for Bray’s, where they aim to get to know their customers by name.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Elderly Man Killed in House Fire

A tragic fire early Saturday morning left a 79-year-old man dead in Custer Township. Fire crews from Deckerville, Sandusky, Moore, and Argyle rushed to a home on North Sandusky Road to find it fully engulfed. Six people were inside when flames broke out — five escaped, but the elderly man could not. A 51-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman were taken to McKenzie Health and later airlifted to Hurley Medical Center. Investigators with the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police are still searching for the cause.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet