George James

SC4 is bringing world-class opera to the local stage this Friday with performances by internationally recognized artists Mia Mandineau and Nathalie Doucet. Mandineau, a Detroit Opera Resident Artist and former Metropolitan Opera Competition finalist, is known for her engaging YouTube channel introducing opera in English and French. Doucet, Detroit Opera’s Head of Music, brings nearly 30 years of experience as a pianist and vocal coach. The duo will perform at SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre at noon and 7 PM. Admission is free.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron murder case is now moving toward trial, with two defendants set to face a jury this spring. Attorneys confirmed that 23-year-old Dazman Drake and 37-year-old Sayon Florence will go to trial on April 21st in the death of Vincent Buckles at his Vanness Street home. Both are also scheduled for a plea hearing on April 13th. Court filings show each defendant is pointing blame at the other, while prosecutors say Drake pulled the trigger. Both are charged with open murder, which carries a possible life sentence.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marlette Elementary’s new Lego robotics team finished its first season at the Bulldog Classic in Flint, competing in the FIRST Lego League “Unearthed” challenge. Fourth and fifth graders built and coded robots to move artifacts and navigate tricky terrain. Despite being a first-year team, they quickly learned coding and teamwork, even fixing programs on-site. Their Innovation Project focused on safer, more efficient archaeological digs. Coaches and high school mentors guided the students, and the school plans to start next season earlier and expand robotics for middle schoolers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet