Police scanners in Port Huron are going quiet this week as the city encrypts all police radio traffic, cutting off public access to calls. City officials say the move follows Michigan State Police rules to protect sensitive information after an FBI audit found gaps statewide. Police say daily operations will not change, but only authorized users will hear transmissions. Some residents oppose the switch, saying it limits transparency, while officials argue it improves officer and public safety.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Bad Axe, Michigan car dealer will serve prison time after a long-running loan fraud scheme. George Janssen Jr. was sentenced to three years in federal prison and must repay more than $900,000. Prosecutors say he used the same vehicles to secure multiple loans, collecting nearly $2 million from several banks. Investigators also say Janssen staged a fake kidnapping in 2023 as the scheme began to unravel. He is expected to report to prison by the end of June.

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Sarnia residents are gearing up for the fifth annual Slow Roll on Sunday, June 14th. The free, 12-kilometre bike ride starts from the Royal Canadian Legion on Front Street and winds along the St. Clair River to Canatara Park. Organizers hope to top last year’s 600 riders and are asking everyone to wear red for a unified look. The event raises money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, with donations matched up to $5,000. Police escorts and volunteers will guide the ride.

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A Michigan farmer is getting statewide recognition for high wheat production. Sanilac County grower Dwight Bartle placed third in the ’25 Michigan Wheat Yield Contest, producing just over 148 bushels per acre of soft red winter wheat on his Brown City farm. The contest, supported by the Michigan Wheat Program and National Wheat Foundation, highlights growers using new methods to boost yields. Bartle, a Michigan Wheat Board member, also grows corn, soybeans, and sugar beets and stays active in community service.

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Port Huron is moving on after a 4-2 win over the Blue Ridge Bobcats at McMorran Arena Saturday, clinching their playoff series on home ice. After falling behind early, Lukas Lacny tied it in the second period. Bobby Price then gave the Prowlers the lead in the third, and Ryan Alexander added another less than two minutes later. Player-coach Matt Graham sealed it with an empty-net goal. The Prowlers now prepare to face the defending champion Binghamton Black Bears.

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Young farmers are taking center stage as leaders shaping agriculture’s future. Michigan Farm Bureau has named its annual Young Farmer Award winners, highlighting innovation and community impact. Among them is Huron County’s Katie Adam, recognized for her work supporting crop producers and improving sustainability and profits. Adam also helps run her family’s multi-generation farm. State leaders say these young professionals are driving progress in agriculture through leadership, new ideas, and strong ties to their local communities.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet