Fire Department Prepares for Leadership Change
Lexington village leaders moved quickly to calm tensions after Fire Chief Keefe Radtke resigned. In a September 17th post, the Village said it asked for his resignation to avoid a public termination hearing and give him privacy, while thanking him for his service. Radtke’s own online statement accused the Village of ignoring urgent fire department needs, bypassing policies and failing to defend staff against false claims. Officials have not addressed those charges but named Assistant Chief James Johnson as interim chief.
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Students Receive $225K in Scholarships
Sanilac County students are getting a big boost this year as the Sanilac County Community Foundation awarded over $225,000 in scholarships through its 2025 program. The awards support local students heading to trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. High schools and colleges across the county are represented, and a few additional scholarships are still being finalized. The foundation thanked donors, schools, and families for helping expand the program and encouraged folks to celebrate recipients through local media and their social page.
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ISO Launches 68th Season
The International Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 68th season, Soundscapes Through Time, with a focus on community and youth. Based in Sarnia and Port Huron, the binational orchestra is expanding education programs, partnering with local schools and choirs, and supporting emerging musicians. Its new headquarters will grow the El Sistema strings program, while fundraisers this fall—from an Afternoon Tea to a Big Band night—will help fuel these initiatives. The ISO aims to keep local audiences inspired and connected through music on both sides of the river.
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Bluewater Health Debuts Scar-Free Hysterectomy
Bluewater Health has become one of the first hospitals in Ontario to perform a cutting-edge, minimally invasive hysterectomy called vNOTES. On September 19th, Obstetrician-Gynecologists Dr. Stephanie Lammers and Dr. Brittany Hoover successfully completed the hospital’s first two procedures. The surgery leaves no external scars and offering patients less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. The procedure can also reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by removing Fallopian tubes and, in many cases, ovaries.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet