A crash in Casco Township on Saturday, just before 10:30 PM, left a 17-year-old female from Richmond critically injured. She was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Division Rd when she failed to yield at Gratiot Ave, colliding with a southbound Ford F150. The impact trapped her in the vehicle, and she was rushed to McLaren Macomb hospital. The 32-year-old driver of the Ford and her passengers, a 39-year-old man and 2-year-old girl, were unharmed. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed were found.

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The Port Huron Police and Fire Departments teamed up for this year’s Battle of the Badges charity hockey game, raising nearly $11,000 for local causes. The funds will support The Arc of St. Clair County, which advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, and Blue Water Clubhouse, which assists those with mental illness. A new 50/50 raffle raised almost $1,000 for Blue Water Clubhouse. While the Fire Department took home the trophy, organizers are already gearing up for next year’s game.

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Dale McCauley of Sarnia, was sentenced to one year in jail for his role in a brutal attack on a local Walmart employee in August of ’22. The victim, who was skateboarding through Germain Park, was punched, kicked, and hit with his own skateboard. He suffered permanent injuries and was left unable to work.

Judge Raikes described the assault as a “cowardly, gutless attack,” but acknowledged McCauley’s efforts to turn his life around. McCauley will serve just six months after credit for time already spent in custody.

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The St. Clair County Drug Task Force wrapped up an investigation into meth sales at an address on Howard Street in Port Huron. On March 31st, agents seized over 40 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia during a search, leading to two arrests. Michael Kovalcsik faces felony charges, including drug distribution and firearm offenses, with a $50,000 bond. Melody Ellick was charged with possession and has a $10,000 bond. Two other suspects were also arrested on warrants.

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