George James

The Lambton Kent District School Board has named longtime educator and community advocate Gary Girardi as its new Director of Education. With over 25 years in the district, Girardi has served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, focusing on student success, equity, and safe schools. He is committed to ensuring all students have access to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Board Chair Kelley Robertson says his experience and leadership make him the right fit. Girardi takes over on May 1st.

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St. Clair County Drug Task Force arrested two parolees last week after a methamphetamine investigation on White Street. Officers stopped the suspect’s vehicle, leading to a search of the home, where they found a large stash of meth, cash, packaging, and drug paraphernalia. Chad Hamilton, 34, was charged with multiple felonies, including intent to deliver meth, maintaining a drug house, and parole violation. He was arraigned and given a $50,000 bond. Both suspects were taken to St. Clair County Jail.

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Two people were arrested in connection to the January 28 homicide of 35-year-old Vincent Buckles in Port Huron. On February 12, U.S. Marshals, acting on tips from the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit, arrested a 22-year-old man near Atlanta, Georgia. He’s awaiting extradition to Michigan and faces charges in a double homicide in Detroit from December. The same day, a 36-year-old woman, who had been released earlier in the investigation, was arrested in Lincoln Park. She’s now in St. Clair County Jail.

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Port Huron police are seeking help finding 55-year-old Samuel Serra, who has been missing for a while. Serra, a 5’7″, 255-pound man with brown hair and eyes, was last in contact with family in December. He previously lived on 15th Street in Port Huron but no longer does. Authorities believe he may be in Macomb, driving a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo with plate 61ACR3. Anyone with information should contact the Port Huron Police Department or use the anonymous C.A.P.T.U.R.E. tip line.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet