Backyard Chicken Debate Continues

In Port Huron, the backyard chicken debate is heating up again. After a tied vote last April, some council members want to revisit the issue, while Mayor Ashford says City Manager Freed hasn’t communicated clearly. Freed disagrees, saying he provided detailed info. Residents support chickens for sustainability. Some officials now suggest a citywide vote next year. More meetings are planned to sort it out. The issue remains alive and important in Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County Hit-and-Run

Michigan State Police are seeking help to find a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Flynn Township, Sanilac County. On the evening of May 30th, a horse and buggy driven by a Brown City man was hit from behind on West Peck Road near Isles Road. The suspect’s white Ford Fusion, likely a ’10 to ’14 model with front-end damage, fled eastbound. The buggy driver and horse were seriously hurt, with the driver taken to a local hospital. Anyone with information should call Sanilac County Dispatch.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

In St. Clair County, the Sheriff’s Department warns residents about a recent scam targeting local families. Scammers are calling, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies, and demanding money to release a loved one on a tether. The department confirms this is false—tethers don’t work that way, and they never ask for payments by phone. Anyone who suspects they’ve been scammed should immediately contact St. Clair County Central Dispatch at (810) 985-8115 to report it. Stay alert and protect your family.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet