George James

Students in Port Huron are gearing up for the upcoming school year thanks to a back-to-school initiative organized by Forge & Build. Community members can support our youth by dropping off new backpacks and essential classroom items at the 2307 Lapeer Avenue store between 8 and 4 through Friday. The main distribution event takes place August 21st, from noon until 3 providing free supplies and backpacks to elementary and middle school students on a first-come, first-served basis. Families who attend can also enjoy a free hot dogs and chips.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A mid-day fire broke out in an Oregon Township basement last Wednesday, destroying lower-level rooms and pushing thick smoke throughout the entire single-family home on Cinnamon Court. Although all residents escaped the blaze unharmed before first responders arrived, firefighters tragically discovered two family cats who died inside the residence. Regional emergency crews aggressively attacked the interior flames and brought them under control within twenty minutes, remaining on the scene for several hours to clear hidden hot spots while investigators worked to determine what triggered the outbreak.

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Family fun returns to Sarnia as the popular Kids Funfest moves to a brand-new venue at Centennial Park this Saturday. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free community event pairs parents with local youth organizations while offering hands-on entertainment for children. Attendees can explore giant inflatables, climb aboard emergency vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck showcase, and watch live circus acts, magicians, and musicians on the Suncor Agora Stage. With the main parking lot closed for safety, organizers encourage families to walk, ride bikes, or utilize nearby public transit.

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Port Huron officially broke ground on the seventeen-and-a-half million dollar Lincoln Avenue Lofts project, a brand-new affordable housing development set to bring forty modern homes to the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Erie Street. Led by Community Housing Network and the Algonac Housing Commission, the project features thirty-eight apartments in a four-story building alongside two duplex units, with half of all residences dedicated to helping people rebuild after experiencing housing loss. After several years of planning and securing federal tax credits, construction is now officially moving forward to welcome first residents late next year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Deputies investigated a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Bray and Willard Roads in Arbela Township after a 17-year-old Gladwin girl stopped at the sign but failed to yield. Her SUV was struck by a 49-year-old Vassar man’s car, which then forced it into a vehicle driven by a 49-year-old Clio man. All three drivers were injured and a juvenile passenger in the SUV suffered serious injuries requiring medical transport. Officials arrested the teen on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and causing serious injury.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet