State regulators have shut down a prominent St. Clair County car dealership after finding repeated violations involving the sale of vehicles. The Michigan Department of State has suspended the license of LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St. Clair on King Road in China Township, citing what it calls imminent harm to the public.

According to the state, investigators discovered more than two dozen cases in which the dealership sold used vehicles as new. Some vehicles reportedly had thousands of miles on them including one with around six thousand miles. The department says this happened even after the dealership had already been warned, fined, placed on probation, and given training on the rules.

As a result, the dealership is barred from doing business while the suspension is in place. State officials say the action protects consumers who believed they were buying new vehicles.

Consumers with concerns are encouraged to contact the state complaint line at 844-372-8356.

We have contacted LaFontaine for comment. So far, they have not responded.

With federal food aid halted by the government shutdown, Port Huron stepped up to make sure no family went hungry. The city partnered with local donors, nonprofits, and the YMCA to distribute five truckloads of food Monday morning at the YMCA on Third Street. Each load fed up to 500 families. Mid-City Nutrition also served 5,000 free hot meals to help seniors, children, and families in need. City leaders said it was a true community effort to care for neighbors during tough times.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A fatal crash occurred Thursday night in Sanilac Township, claiming the life of a 71-year-old Deckerville man. Deputies say his Dodge Dakota pickup veered off North Lakeshore Road near Weber Drive around 9:20 p.m., rolled several times, and came to rest in a yard. Emergency crews from Port Sanilac Fire and Sanilac EMS responded, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the accident.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron’s McMorran Place is bringing back glamour with a black-tie gala to restore the city’s iconic Night & Day Fountain. The Night & Day Ball is set for March 19th at the McMorran Theater, aiming to raise funds for professional restoration of the landmark sculpture by Marshall M. Fredericks. The fountain has long been a local gathering spot and a symbol of Port Huron’s cultural heritage. Guests can enjoy an elegant evening of food, drinks, and entertainment, with all proceeds supporting the restoration. Tickets and sponsorships will be available early next year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

This month, 13 local police departments are going all in for a good cause with the 13th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Officers from Hazel Park, Fraser, Macomb County, Sterling Heights, and many more, are raising money by skipping shaves, sporting earrings, and painting nails. All funds go to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, a local nonprofit providing free wigs and support for kids ages 3 to 18 facing cancer, alopecia, and other medical conditions. Over 22 years, Maggie’s Wigs has helped more than 5,600 children statewide.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet