AgeWays, a nonprofit supporting seniors across Southeast Michigan, is asking residents to weigh in on its new three-year plan. The agency expects to spend about $26 million each year from ’27 to ’29 on programs that help older adults stay independent and connected. A public Zoom forum will be held May 8th at noon, and the draft plan goes live April 23rd at AgeWays.org. Comments are accepted through May 23rd by email or mail. AgeWays says the goal is to make senior services easier to reach and to strengthen community partnerships.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron Police are inviting families to Pine Grove Park later this month for their annual Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day. The free community event runs Saturday, April 25th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Visitors can meet local officers, firefighters, EMS, and tow truck crews in a calm, friendly setting. Kids can explore emergency vehicles, try hands-on activities, and enjoy sensory-friendly fun for all ages. The department will also share details about its Home Alert Program, which helps first responders assist residents with special needs more effectively.

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The Port Huron woman accused of killing a man at a local gas station won’t face trial this month after all. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Oile’s April 15 trial is on hold while she undergoes a court‑ordered mental health evaluation. Prosecutors say Oile shot and killed 30‑year‑old Reginald Franklin last October during an argument at a Military Street gas station. Security video showed Oile pulling a gun on Franklin twice, firing several shots, and then shooting him in the head. She’s charged with open murder and remains held without bond in the St. Clair County Jail.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet