George James

Motorists across St. Clair County face a busy week of road work, with more than 30 sites affected by lane and full closures. Crews continue bridge replacement on Palms Road through December 4th, while Jeddo Road stays closed near Cribbins Road through October 15th for bridge maintenance. Chip seal, cape seal and paving projects will bring intermittent lane closures to townships including Casco, Clyde, Kimball and Port Huron. Officials say all work is weather dependent and urge drivers to allow extra travel time and watch for posted detours.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s police headquarters plan is dead. The $91 million project has been scrapped, leaving the current station at 555 Christina Street North in need of major repairs. Police say front stairs have been closed after water damage and mould were found beneath them, a problem first flagged three years ago. The department is now seeking $3.5 million for urgent fixes next year, part of an $11.6 million repair plan through 2036. Critics say the city let maintenance slide instead of addressing warnings sooner.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Marysville High School graduate is $1,000 richer after becoming the first-ever recipient of a scholarship from the nonprofit A Beautiful Me. Reagan Fair earned the honor after once attending the group’s confidence-building workshops back in elementary school. Runner-up Jillian Biewer received a $100 award. Organization founder Karen Palka says the honor comes full circle, calling it proof that early investment in young women pays off. Fair is now continuing her studies at St. Clair County Community College and Oakland University.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet