Most Stores Pass Underage Alcohol Sting
Port Huron Police say most local stores are doing their part to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. On Tuesday, officers sent underage decoys into 31 licensed businesses in the city. Thirty of them refused to sell alcohol and passed the check. Only one store failed: the Kroger at 2907 Krafft Road. Police are praising the compliant businesses and reminding all sellers to always check IDs. This helps stop underage drinking before it starts.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Books by Mail Now Available
Lambton County Library is now bringing books and more right to your mailbox. After a successful two-year pilot with just nine users, the Library by Mail service is open to all eligible cardholders who cannot visit a branch due to disability, illness, or lack of transportation. Materials like regular and large-print books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines will be delivered by Canada Post with a prepaid return envelope. Patrons can reserve items online, through the app, or by calling 866-324-6912 ext. 5900.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Cancer Patients Gain New Confidence Boost
Cancer patients in Port Huron now have a powerful new way to feel more like themselves during treatment. McLaren Port Huron is offering the Look Good Feel Better program, which provides free workshops teaching beauty and self-care tips to handle side effects like hair loss, dry skin, and nail changes. The classes help boost confidence and self-image for people going through chemotherapy or radiation. Virtual sessions are available now from home, with in-person workshops launching this summer at the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Historic Fead Building Redevelopment
Port Huron City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to redevelop the historic Fead Building on Poplar Street. The century-old former mill at 1635 Poplar will become a $6.8 million mixed-use project with 26 new loft apartments, ground-floor shops, a tenant dog park, and plenty of parking. Developers can recover up to $1.4 million in costs through future property taxes generated by the site. Residents and leaders say the project is exactly the kind of smart reuse the north side needs. Work could start this summer.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Barr Faces June Trial
A 60-year-old man from Kimball Township is now facing a June trial date in a deadly stabbing case tied to a local trail. Robert Barr is accused of killing 68-year-old Alvis Miranda during an argument last October along the Wadhams-to-Avoca Trail. Investigators say Miranda later died at the hospital from his injuries. Barr remains in the St. Clair County Jail on a half-million-dollar bond. If convicted of open murder, he could face life in prison. His next court appearance is set for mid-June.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet