A Port Huron murder case is growing more serious as two suspects now face additional charges tied to a deadly home invasion. A St. Clair County judge approved the new counts after hearing evidence that Vincent Buckles’ Vanness Street home showed signs of forced entry before his January 2025 shooting death. Prosecutors say the killing was planned, while both suspects deny responsibility and blame each other. Separate jury trials are scheduled this fall, with each defendant already facing possible life sentences if convicted.

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A new school-based health clinic is opening in Port Huron to make it easier for students to get care without leaving campus. Community First Health Centers will run the Teen Health Center at Port Huron High School starting July 27, offering checkups, sports physicals, vaccines, mental health support and more during the school day. The center will be open weekdays from 7:30 to 4:00. A ribbon cutting is set for July 23rd, as leaders say the clinic will help students stay healthy and focused in class.

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A serious rollover crash shut down part of westbound I-94 near Fred Moore Highway in Casco Township Tuesday evening. Deputies say a 34-year-old woman driving a 2005 Chevrolet pickup lost control, causing the truck to overturn. A 41-year-old male passenger from Kimball Township was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Both suffered significant injuries and were treated at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital. Officials say the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The freeway was temporarily closed, and the crash remains under investigation.

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A Sanilac County judge has cleared the way for a recall effort against Watertown Township Treasurer Sheila Coats. In circuit court Tuesday, Judge Timothy Wrathell ruled the petition language is clear enough to move forward, rejecting arguments from Coats’ attorney that voters would not understand the claims. The petition, filed by a township resident, accuses Coats of repeatedly failing to perform basic duties. Supporters now have 180 days to circulate the petition and must gather 159 valid signatures to place the recall on the ballot.

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Port Huron seniors planning to attend the annual Senior Picnic will need to adjust their plans due to dangerous heat in the forecast. The Port Huron Recreation Department and St. Clair County Council on Aging have postponed the free event at Pine Grove Park to Tuesday, July 21st. The picnic will still run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served between 11:30 and 12:30, along with live music. Organizers say the change is meant to keep residents 60 and older safe while still offering a fun community gathering next week.

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A city investigation in Port Huron clears City Manager James Freed of claims he accessed Mayor Anita Ashford’s emails, with council members voting 7-0 to release the findings publicly. Independent attorneys reviewed records, interviewed staff and examined examples provided by Ashford, but found no proof Freed accessed or controlled her city or personal accounts. The report also found no support for claims others helped him. While Freed welcomed the results, Ashford says she plans to pursue further legal action, keeping the dispute ongoing.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet