A Fort Gratiot Township woman was taken to McLaren Port Huron recently after arriving at a neighbor’s door disoriented saying she’d been drugged and sexually assaulted. Deputies arrested 67 year-old Charles Fouts Junior of Lennox Township at the apartment. Investigators said the two met on a dating app and later found pictures taken of the woman without her knowledge. Fouts is facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Reporting for WGRT – Jared Cerullo

The 2025 Major League Fishing Team Series will launch with the BMW Trailer Hitch Challenge Cup this August. The event will bring about a dozen elite two-man teams to Michigan’s Thumb Coast, an area known for its world-class smallmouth bass fishing. The event is hosted by Discover the Blue and marks the earliest host city reveal in the league’s history.

Reporting for WGRT – Jared Cerullo

On Sunday, August 3rd, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum will host a free outdoor concert by the Royal Oak Blues Band from 1 to 3 p.m. The event wraps up the weekend’s Port Sanilac Blues Festival and features a lively mix of blues, gospel, jazz, and rock. Folks can bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music. A cash bar, snacks, and a raffle will support the museum, with donations welcomed. This local event is backed by Michigan Humanities and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Healthy Entertainment.net is bringing a free improv event to Marysville on Thursday, August 7th at Venue 1112. Starting at 7 p.m., guests will see classic improv demonstrations followed by quick lessons and prize drawings. Local host Frank S. Bublitz highlights that short improv games, lasting just a few minutes, improve mental and emotional health—benefits backed by major hospitals and universities. Attendees can win free or discounted classes with Frank, who has over a decade of experience teaching improv in mental health settings.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet