Michigan Republican John James chose State Representative Jay DeBoyer of Clay Township as his running mate for Governor Thursday. DeBoyer represents the 63rd House District covering southern St. Clair County and northern Macomb County in his second term while chairing the House Oversight Committee. After 12 years as St. Clair County Clerk and Register of Deeds and earlier as Clay Township trustee and supervisor, he brings local experience. James noted his business, government and elections background plus bipartisan work. The ticket faces Democrat Jocelyn Benson on November 3rd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

20 girls from Port Huron enjoyed a special trip to the Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park last Tuesday. The Detroit Lions Community Initiative supplied bus transportation and partnered with A Beautiful Me and SONS Outreach to make it possible. Each girl received a backpack filled with school supplies, Lions sunglasses, a granola bar, and water before watching practice up close. Some met players for autographs and photos while the group also enjoyed face painting and Detroit Zoo giveaways.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Tragedy struck Lake St. Clair last weekend when 23-year-old James Kramer of Northville drowned during the annual Raft-Off event. Witnesses reported seeing Kramer enter the water 2 to 3 miles south of the South Channel on Saturday before vanishing beneath the surface. Emergency crews, including the Macomb County Dive Team and the US Coast Guard, launched an extensive 2-day search across the area. Divers recovered his body on Monday morning. Authorities do not suspect foul play and have offered their heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet