After nearly five decades in emergency medical services, Tri-Hospital EMS CEO Ken Cummings is preparing to retire this summer after leading the agency since it opened in 1983. Under his direction, Tri-Hospital grew into the main ambulance provider for St. Clair and Sanilac counties. Cummings says the timing feels right, with a strong team in place to carry the department forward. The board expects to select his successor by March to ensure a smooth leadership handoff for the region’s lifesaving service.

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Prosecutors in Port Huron say two people accused in the murder of a local man will face separate trials later this year. Sayon Florence will go before a jury September 8th, and Dazman Drake will follow November 3rd, both charged in the death of 31-year-old Vincent Buckles, who was shot outside his Vanness Street home in January of ’25. Investigators say Florence arranged for Drake to confront Buckles—her former partner—after accusing him of abusing their child, though he was never charged. Each faces life in prison if convicted.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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