St. Clair County

Traffic Stop in Port Huron Leads to Meth Seizure

Port Huron, MI — A traffic stop conducted by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force on July 14th ended with the seizure of methamphetamine and an arrest.

According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, members of the DTF executed a traffic stop at about 8:30 p.m. at 10th Avenue and Glenwood Street in the city of Port Huron.  The driver and sole occupant of the car, 31 year old Kevin Brody Junior of Port Huron was driving on a suspended license.

A subsequent search of Brody and his vehicle led to the discovery and confiscation of about $1300 worth of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, along with a large amount of marijuana.

Brody was arrested and lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  He was arraigned on July 16th in 72nde District Court.  Brody is charged with delivery and manufacture of crystal methamphetamine, 2nd offense, maintaining a drug house, 2nd offense, driving while license suspended, 2nd offense and being a habitual 4th offender.

Bond was set at $75-thousand, 10% cash/surety.  Brody’s next court date is a probable cause hearing scheduled for July 28th at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Mona Armstrong.

The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit also assisted at the scene of the traffic stop.

NJCAA Adjusts Sports Seasons

Sports are going to look a little different at St. Clair County Community College and all other colleges that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA has announced an adjusted plan of action for the 2020-21 academic year.

According to NJCAA President and CEO, Dr. Christopher Parker, “Through a unified effort from our Presidential Advisory Council, the Board of Regents, and leadership staff, our most recent plan of action provides a path that keeps our student-athletes competing at the highest level with proper safety measures in place. As we move forward as an association, we will continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches, and all those involved with the NJCAA to be safe and successful.”

Close-contact fall sports, like soccer and volleyball will move to spring semester. Cross Country will still compete in the fall. Winter sports are expected to begin in January with the Championship seasons moved to March or April. This includes men’s and women’s basketball and bowling. Baseball and softball seasons are expected to remain intact.

SC4 also has affiliation with the Michigan Community College Athletic Association, which supports the move by the NJCAA.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Masks Not Mandated in Lambton County

Lambton County, Ontario, has released its recommendations and supporting data regarding mask wearing. According to Lambton Public Health, “Face coverings will not protect you from getting COVID-19. Your best protection is to maintain physical distancing and wash your hands.” They went on to say, “At this time in Lambton County, evidence and local context does not support the mandatory public use of masks in a community setting.”

Across the border in St Clair County, Michigan, masks are mandatory in all public settings and businesses can deny entry to individuals not wearing them. Mask wearing is a precaution to prevent infected people from transmitting the virus, according to MDHHS. Carriers can be asymptomatic.

Lambton County, with a population of 123,000 reports 286 overall cases of COVID-19 with 25 deaths. St. Clair County, with a population of 159,000 has 602 cases reported with 52 deaths since tracking began.

The U.S.-Canada border remains closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21. The Lambton County report can be found at:

https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus/protect-yourself/#face-coverings.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Sparling Road Bridge and Dove Road Roundabout Projects Begin Next Week

Port Huron, MI — Road work is underway in St. Clair County on Sparling Road in Wales Township and at the intersection of Dove and Range Roads near I-94.

Sparling Road, between Goodells Road and Emerson Road will be closed to traffic starting the week of July 13th. The work will consist of both road and bridge improvements. The work is expected to be completed in late August. Detour routes will be posted, but local access will be maintained.

Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Dove Road, Range Road, and the Eastbound I-94 exit begins July 16th and is expected to go through the beginning of September. The intersection will be completely closed. Eastbound I-94 traffic is advised to exit in Marysville.

According to the St. Clair County Road Commission, access to and from Westbound I-94 will be maintained, and access to the Eastbound I-94 on-ramp will also be maintained but only from north of the intersection.

The Sparling Road work has a $310,600 price tag, while the Roundabout project has a $1.16 million dollar estimated cost.  Both projects are financed with local, state, and federal funds.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Harbor Impact Ministries Ready to Welcome Back Guests

Kimball, MI — Harbor Impact Ministries is happy to announce their first regular Impact Sessions scheduled for July 28th and 29th.  Impact sessions provide guests with fresh food, clothing, and personal care products along with a variety of household items.

Harbor Impact is asking people to attend the Impact days at specific times according the the first letter of their last names, their work schedule, and the type of transportation they use. The following schedules (the schedule is available on the web version of this news story at WGRT.com) will facilitate social distancing and encourage safety for everyone.

Tuesday, July 28:

  • 9 AM – 12 PM: Last name A-E
  • 2 PM – 4 PM: Last name F-L
  • 6 PM – 8 PM: Day shift workers

Wednesday July 29th:

  • 9 AM – 12 PM: Last name M-R and bus riders
  • 2 PM – 4 PM: Last name S-Z and bus riders

Blue Water Transit takes passengers to and from the old Super Kmart parking lot near Sam’s Club in Port Huron Twp. for both Wednesday sessions. The bus begins a circular route at 8:45 for the morning session and 1:45 for the afternoon session. Regular bus fare applies for the trip.

Harbor Impact has also opened its Resource Center by appointment. The resource center capitalizes on Harbor Impact Ministries’ vast support network to provide tutoring, employment, and basic skills help to meet the unique needs of its guests.

“We are looking forward to letting our guests choose from all of the wonderful donations we received as people have been cleaning out their closets during this season. “We are ready to rock and roll here!” said Barb Hanneke, Executive Director of Harbor Impact Ministries.

Donations of all kinds are welcome by appointment only. Call to schedule at 810- 662-3936 Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 12 PM.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

 

Shop & Dine in St. Clair County and Win $500 in Cash

St. Clair County, MI — DTE Energy and the AT&T Foundation have teamed up with the St. Clair County EDA’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Committee to promote safe shopping and dining in our area. The Shop.Dine.Win promotion encourages the community to support countywide businesses and will give away $1,000 worth of prizes every week starting July 10th through August 21st.

“As we progress through the phases of reopening, we want people to stay healthy and safe while enjoying shopping and dining experiences,” said Dan Casey, CEO of the Economic Development Alliance. “Local businesses need our help. They’ve been badly harmed by closure and, in order to survive, they need their customers to come back. We want people to know that, if they follow the protocols, they can stay as healthy as possible while helping to save their neighborhood businesses.”

The Shop.Dine.Win promotion encourages people to support local businesses, wear masks whenever they are in a public setting, utilize social-distancing and hand sanitizer stations, and celebrate safely supporting the local economy.

To enter to win the weekly prizes of $100 in gift cards or $500 cash, participants can snap a selfie while shopping, dining, or receiving services at a local business and share it on the Support St. Clair County Facebook page <HERE>. Photos can also be uploaded to www.supportstclaircounty.com. Winners will be selected by the St. Clair County Business Recovery Committee each week.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand