George James

St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron is spotlighting two standout educators. The college named Professor Katy McCullough and Instructor Stewart Reed as this year’s Blessinger Award winners for teaching excellence. The honor recognizes faculty who go above and beyond for students and the campus community. It’s named after Del James Blessinger, a 1963 graduate who later supported the college. School leaders say the award highlights how strong teaching continues to shape student success and strengthen the local community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron leaders are moving forward with early plans for a permanent downtown farmers market structure near Quay and Merchant streets. City Manager James Freed says the project builds on the market’s proven success, with free conceptual design work from the U.S. Department of Agriculture valued around $100,000. The open-air structure could host markets, festivals, and events like Blue Water Fest. Officials are now refining designs to pursue state, federal, and local grants, with hopes the long-term project becomes a reality within the next few years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Fort Gratiot senior living community is turning into a wedding venue this weekend, after two residents found love later in life. Eighty-three-year-old Judy Schultz and 80-year-old Tim Youngson met while working on a puzzle inside Holiday Blue Water Lodge. What started as a simple conversation quickly grew into a relationship. Now, the couple will exchange vows this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the same place where they first connected, surrounded by neighbors, friends, and family.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron woman has pleaded guilty in a child sex abuse case that began with an online report. Michigan State Police say 31-year-old Kelly Burson admitted to several charges after investigators found video evidence during a search of her home. Prosecutors say the case started when a national missing children group was alerted to abuse being shared through the Kik app. Burson now faces a long prison sentence when she is sentenced in July. The case is a reminder of how quickly online tips can lead investigators to serious crimes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet