St. Clair County is receiving $45,000 from SEMCOG to update its trail strategy, giving planners a chance to fix missing links and strengthen the county’s growing trail network. The money will help the County Metropolitan Planning Commission hire a consultant to study current trail conditions, review recent improvements, and hear from residents. Officials say the goal is to identify the best routes for closing gaps, set priorities for future construction, and support completion of the Bridge to Bay Trail and the Wadhams to Avoca Trail.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Sanilac is turning the historic museum lawn into a busy yard sale stop during Michigan’s Yard Sale Trail from this Friday through Sunday, giving shoppers free parking, restrooms, and a place to rest right off M-25. The weekend also brings a farmers market concert Friday, an open mic finale Saturday, and a free Sunday blues show, making the museum grounds a one-stop local draw for bargains, food, and live entertainment.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County Community College had a big academic year, as the NJCAA recognized 36 student-athletes and eight teams for their classroom success. The total marked an increase from last season and gave SC4 its strongest showing in years. Eight Skippers made the First Team with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages, while 14 earned Second Team honors and 14 more landed on the Third Team. To qualify, athletes had to complete at least 24 credit hours and post a GPA of 3.60 or higher.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A murder trial in St. Clair County has been pushed back one week, giving the court more time to sort out its schedule. Sayon Florence, 37, is now set to go before a jury on Sept. 15th, where she is accused of helping arrange the killing of her ex-boyfriend, Vincent Buckles, who was found shot dead at his home in January of ’25. Prosecutors say Florence and 24-year-old Dazman Drake worked together, while Florence told police she only wanted Buckles scared, not killed. Drake’s trial is set for Nov. 3rd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet