George James

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.

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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Five fifth-grade students from St. Edward on the Lake Catholic School are heading to an international robotics competition at Georgia Tech in Atlanta this June after ranking among the top one percent of programs statewide, making them one of only two elementary teams in Michigan to earn the invitation. Coach Crystal Forro and her son Avery lead teammates Matthew Hyde, Kaileigh Deegan, Regina Osantowski, Jemma Hengehold-Parrott, and Emersyn Schuler, who advanced through regional and state competitions, with the event set for June fifth through seventh.

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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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A classic knit sweater is turning heads far beyond the big screen. A Port Huron-based yarn company, Mary Maxim, is behind the fox-themed (technically wolf-themed) cardigan worn by Ryan Gosling in the new sci-fi hit “Project Hail Mary.” After the film’s debut, the design quickly sold out online. Now back on preorder for about $90, there’s a twist: it comes as a DIY knitting kit. Company leaders say demand has surged as they race to restock materials and ship orders nationwide.

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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