Police Donate Cruiser
Port Huron Police have donated a patrol cruiser to kick off a new public safety program at the St. Clair County Technical Education Center. Starting this fall at Woodrow Wilson Elementary near the city’s Central Fire Station, the program will give high school juniors and seniors hands-on experience in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency response, and dispatch. The cruiser will serve as a “classroom on wheels,” teaching students vehicle inspection, communication systems, and law enforcement technology as they prepare for future public safety careers.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Schweihofer to Lead College and Career Programs
St. Clair County students will soon get extra support for college and career planning with Erin Schweihofer named Supervisor of Career and College Programs at SCCRESA. Schweihofer, a former Marysville High teacher and principal with 17 years of experience, will connect local schools, colleges, and employers to guide students toward post-graduation goals. She’ll oversee the Blue Water College Access Network, lead programs, and host events to make college and career pathways clearer. Schweihofer says her focus is helping students plan effectively for life after high school.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Homeless Man Shot, Suspect Sought
A homeless man with a gunshot wound walked into a local business in St. Clair County Saturday night. Deputies quickly applied a tourniquet to stop heavy bleeding before EMS and Port Huron Township firefighters arrived. The man was taken to McLaren Macomb for treatment. Marysville Police used a K9 to search a wooded area near 28th and Oak Streets, but no suspect was found. The victim could not provide a description. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Silver.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
County Joins Opioid Settlements
Sanilac County officials have approved participation in two national opioid settlements, securing funds to tackle local opioid issues. The county is set to receive about $238,000 over 15 years from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, and roughly $37,000 from a settlement with eight other drug manufacturers. The Board of Commissioners also approved posting three county jobs, including an IT Director, a part-time dispatcher, and a court clerk, as local departments prepare to fill key positions.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet