George James

Small businesses across Eastern Michigan have a short window to apply for new grant money aimed at local growth. The Eastern Michigan Small Business Network opened applications starting today for its ’26 Small Business Grant Program, offering awards up to twenty thousand dollars. Funding is available for businesses in Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties. Grants support equipment, inventory, and technology purchases. Applications close December 23rd, with awards announced January ninth.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers in St. Clair County should expect delays as multiple road projects kick off this week. Burns Road, between Card and Richman, will have intermittent lane closures for ditching work. Fish Road near Jarvis will be fully closed for a day to replace a culvert. In Port Huron Township, Wadhams and Griswold roads, as well as Dove and Michigan roads, will see lane closures while traffic signals are upgraded. These signal projects are expected to continue through mid-January. All work is weather dependent, so schedules may change.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Thirteen students from the St. Clair County Technical Education Center (TEC) showcased their skills at the Region 7 HOSA Competition on December 5th at Saginaw Valley State University. Competing against 14 other schools, TEC students participated in 11 healthcare events after weeks of preparation. Six students earned top honors and will advance to the Michigan State HOSA Conference in April, including Marysville’s Braylon Rogan and Jaden Cole, and Yale and St. Clair students Julia Ferguson, Leah Francek, Stella Raymo, and Amelia Waidelich.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet