Marlette residents will decide the fate of recreational marijuana businesses in the August election. Last week, the city council hit pause on all pot shop rules and applications after a petition made the ballot. The proposal would completely ban recreational dispensaries and grows inside city limits. If voters say yes to the ban, only the existing medical marijuana grow on Karen Street stays; nothing new opens. If voters reject it, the council will move forward with strict rules allowing a limited number of pot businesses.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County murder trial of Wyatt Stimac is now in the jury’s hands after both sides rested their cases Thursday. Prosecutors played Stimac’s interview where he admitted following his father into the garage and firing five shots. The defense argued the killing wasn’t planned and should not be first-degree murder. A knife-related charge was dismissed, but the main charge stays. Jurors returned Friday for instructions and closing arguments. Stimac faces life in prison if convicted, plus two years for the firearm.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron and St. Clair County families are facing a tough Christmas, with over 1,200 local kids depending on the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree to get gifts and food this year. You can help right now by grabbing a child’s tag at Birchwood Mall near Target, Walmart in Fort Gratiot, or the Salvation Army office on Court Street. Pick toys, Legos, books, or gift cards, add food like peanut butter, tuna, or stuffing, and drop everything off by December 13th at the mall or Walmart, or by the 15th at the office.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Community College is bringing top regional basketball action to Port Huron this weekend with the Skippers Holiday Classic. The two-day event kicks off today at the SC4 Fieldhouse, featuring men’s and women’s teams from Cuyahoga, Lakeland, Glen Oaks, and Oakland community colleges. Fans can catch eight games through Saturday, including SC4 matchups against Lakeland and Cuyahoga. Coach Richard Field says it’s a chance to see high-level basketball up close. Tickets and full schedules are available at sc4.edu/athletics.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet