St. Clair County Judge Cynthia Lane will soon decide if Justin Rose, convicted in ’96 for a violent 16-year-old crime in Grant Township, should get a new sentence. Rose was originally sentenced to life for assault with intent to murder after a store robbery where the owner was shot. Defense lawyers argued new science on teen brain development and Rose’s rehabilitation efforts, like earning a GED and training guide dogs, justify resentencing. Prosecutors agreed only on resentencing the assault charge. The victim, Dale Reusser, survived but faces lasting effects.

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A tragic drowning happened recently at North Port Huron’s Jellystone Park in Forester Township. A 24-year-old man from Hamtramck was playing catch in the pond when he went underwater and didn’t come back up. Bystanders started CPR before emergency crews arrived, but he later died at the hospital. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office urges everyone to stay safe around water by swimming with a buddy, wearing life jackets, and knowing water depths before entering. The investigation is ongoing.

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Last Wednesday, despite cloudy skies and light rain, hundreds gathered along Huron Avenue in downtown Port Huron to watch the Rotary International Day Parade. This event officially kicked off the annual Boat Week celebrations. Many families hold this parade as a beloved tradition, returning year after year rain or shine. The Port Huron High School Marching Band energized the crowd, joined by alumni and visiting sailors for the weekend’s big race. Rotary Club President Carter Hitesman praised the strong community support that makes this festive gathering possible.

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A 55-year-old Kingston man, Steven Paul Crafard, was arrested for possessing and sharing illegal child abuse material online. Police seized digital evidence from his home last year, leading to 24 charges against him, including aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime. Crafard appeared in 71B District Court on July 3rd and was released on a $100,000 bond the next day. He is set to return to court on Wednesday for a probable cause hearing.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet