Port Huron neighbors are rallying to help a local family after a tragic shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead and his 12- and 13-year-old siblings seriously injured. The father was arrested in connection with last Thursday’s incident. The two surviving children are now in a Detroit hospital, with the boy suffering severe facial injuries and the girl paralyzed from the shoulders down. A GoFundMe page has raised over $20,000 of a $35,000 goal to help cover medical bills, funeral costs, and a new handicap-accessible home for the grieving family.

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The Croswell Fair is getting a bright upgrade thanks to a new state grant. On Thursday, the Michigan Horse Racing Advisory Commission awarded the fair $24,555 through its ’25 Equine Grant Program. The money, covering about 35% of this year’s funding, will go toward replacing track lighting. The program supports horse racing events, equine research, and aftercare, and awards are given only to long-standing, financially vetted organizations in good standing with the state.

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A Port Huron father accused of killing his teenage son and wounding two younger children is set for arraignment today. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Jeffery Smerer opened fire inside a Glenview Court home around 6 a.m. on Thursday. Police say the children’s mother and Smerer’s adult son fought him off, preventing more injuries. The 17-year-old died, while a 13-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl remain hospitalized. Court records show Smerer had been due in court later that morning on an indecent exposure case involving a young child.

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Marysville’s Woodland Developmental Center is turning its gym into a runway on September 24th, for its first public “Fash Bash”. Students will model adaptive clothing from stores like Target, Walmart, Meijer, JCPenney, and Kohl’s, featuring designs with magnetic closures, sensory-friendly fabrics, and accommodations for medical devices. St. Clair County TEC cosmetology students will handle hair, makeup, and nails, giving the event a true runway feel. The show celebrates self-expression and confidence, supported by a $1,200 Community Foundation grant.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet