Port Huron is getting ready for a week of tennis as the 69th annual Robinson Tournament returns to Sanborn Park and the Port Huron Tennis House from July 28th through August 2nd. Free events start the 27th, including a kids play day and warm-up clinics for players. Matches begin Tuesday with finals on Sunday, bringing in competitors from across Michigan, other states, and Canada. Organizers are also inviting community members to take part now through a T-shirt design contest ahead of the tournament.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A newly improved nature preserve near South Haven is now open after a ribbon cutting that doubled as a family event. Casco Township leaders celebrated upgrades at the preserve on Blue Star Highway, including new restrooms, parking, and signage, partly funded by a $291,000 state grant. Families enjoyed games, safety demos, and free treats while officials highlighted the 19-acre site’s protected natural areas and rare public views of Lake Michigan. A new “Back to the Beach” campaign is also underway to restore safe shoreline access.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A St. Clair County woman has pleaded guilty after authorities found nearly 100 animals dead on her property. Forty-eight-year-old Connie Wonner accepted a plea deal June 22nd, admitting to reduced charges tied to animal neglect and abuse. Investigators say when animal control visited in March, animals were kept without food or clean water, some in extreme heat or freezing conditions, and living in filthy enclosures. Of roughly 200 animals on the property, about half were dead. Wonner is scheduled for sentencing August 14th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet