A man was rescued from a house fire in Lexington Township last week. Sanilac County dispatchers got a call just after 1 p.m. about smoke on Roach Road, and the caller later said his home was full of smoke and he couldn’t get out because of medical issues. Police and firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames. After several rescue attempts, they used a chainsaw to free the man through a bedroom window. He was taken by ambulance to McLaren Port Huron for treatment. The fire’s cause is still unknown.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton was arrested for a hate crime at St. Christopher Catholic Church. During a baptism ceremony Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window, shattering it and disrupting the sacred event. When the priest stepped outside to confront him, Beaton reportedly attacked, injuring the priest and shouting derogatory remarks about the Catholic Church. Marysville police responded swiftly, apprehending Beaton at the scene. He now faces hate crime charges for the vandalism and assault.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s Bluewater BorderFest is back, rocking the waterfront from June 19th to the 21st. Country star Chase Rice kicks things off Thursday, followed by The Fray on Friday, a night honoring local first responders. Billy Talent closes the festival Saturday with their high-energy rock. Featuring a mix of country, rock, and alternative acts, the event promises a thrilling start to Sarnia’s summer, which draws thousands of attendees annually and has become a key part of the region’s tourism calendar.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet