Last Wednesday, despite cloudy skies and light rain, hundreds gathered along Huron Avenue in downtown Port Huron to watch the Rotary International Day Parade. This event officially kicked off the annual Boat Week celebrations. Many families hold this parade as a beloved tradition, returning year after year rain or shine. The Port Huron High School Marching Band energized the crowd, joined by alumni and visiting sailors for the weekend’s big race. Rotary Club President Carter Hitesman praised the strong community support that makes this festive gathering possible.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Early last week in Watertown Township, a crash involving a fuel truck and a passenger SUV caused one driver to be injured. A Sandusky man driving a Buick Enclave failed to stop at a stop sign on French Line Road and hit a northbound fuel truck at South Sandusky Road. The Buick rolled over and landed in a nearby yard. Emergency crews took the injured driver to McLaren Hospital in Port Huron. The truck driver was unharmed and left the scene on his own. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.

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A 55-year-old Kingston man, Steven Paul Crafard, was arrested for possessing and sharing illegal child abuse material online. Police seized digital evidence from his home last year, leading to 24 charges against him, including aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime. Crafard appeared in 71B District Court on July 3rd and was released on a $100,000 bond the next day. He is set to return to court on Wednesday for a probable cause hearing.

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A man convicted in the ’96 Jeddo Market shooting in Grant Township is seeking a new sentence. Justin Rose, now 45, was 16 when he and another teen shot store owner Dale Reusser during a robbery. Rose has served nearly 30 years and now argues that his life sentence is unconstitutional under recent Michigan court rulings for juvenile offenders. A hearing is set for today in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Reusser, who survived, still lives with severe long-term effects from the shooting.

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On Saturday, July 19th, Oil Springs will celebrate its 160th anniversary with the biggest Black Gold Fest yet at the Oil Museum of Canada. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., locals and visitors can enjoy free live music, heritage demos, crafts, food vendors, and kids’ activities including face painting. The village will also host a Hobby and Pet Parade at 11 a.m., plus entertainment and a fun kids fest downtown and at the Youth Centre. This event honors Oil Springs’ historic role in Canada’s oil industry.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet