George James

In St. Clair County, nine local small businesses are getting a boost thanks to more than sixty-four thousand dollars in new grant funding from the Eastern Michigan Small Business Network. The awards range from about five to eleven thousand dollars each, supporting familiar spots like Port Huron’s Raven Café, Murphy Inn in St. Clair, and Viking Fitness in Marysville. The program, part of a six-county effort led by the Economic Development Alliance, aims to fuel local business growth and keep jobs right here in our communities.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A deadly crash in snowy conditions claimed the life of a Kenockee Township man Saturday night. Around 7:30, St. Clair County deputies, firefighters, and Tri-Hospital EMS rushed to Kilgore Road near Imlay City Road after a Chevy Silverado rolled over. Investigators say the truck lost control on icy pavement and flipped into a ditch, ejecting the driver. CPR was performed, but the 37-year-old man later died at McLaren Port Huron. Officials say alcohol or drugs are not suspected, and the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron officials are moving to open up redevelopment options for several older industrial sites, including the former Domtar paper mill on Washington Ave. Last week, the Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend rezoning these properties from industrial use to a Planned Unit Development, which allows more flexible future uses while keeping current operations. The proposal, affecting sites along Washington, 12th, Kearney, and Thomas streets, now heads to City Council for a final vote today.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet