Port Huron’s community is rallying around a family hit by a recent shooting that killed a 17-year-old and injured his 12- and 13-year-old siblings. An anonymous donation is helping the family with housing and a modified van for the recovering children, while a GoFundMe page has raised over $64,000 toward a new $150,000 goal. Updates show the 12-year-old girl is regaining some mobility, giving hope to the family. The accused shooter, 44-year-old Jeffery James Smerer, faces multiple charges, including murder and child abuse.

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TEC in St. Clair County got a major boost for its Construction Trades program. Local company Marshall E. Campbell and partners donated over $7,800 in tools and safety gear to help students gain hands-on experience with professional-grade equipment. The donation included saws, drills, hand tools, sawhorses, gloves, and other safety supplies. Additional support came from Milwaukee Tool and MCR Safety, expanding resources for students to train safely and effectively. School leaders say the contributions will directly enhance learning opportunities.

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Deputies increased patrols in East China Township after five men ran from a Thursday morning crash at King and Meisner roads. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office say three had been caught, while two remained on the run as police dogs searched the area. East China Schools briefly locked down as a precaution but classes soon resumed. Officials said the men were not armed or dangerous and the public was safe. No injuries were reported from the crash.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet