STEM Fest in Port Huron
Families in the Blue Water Area can experience science up close as St. Clair County Community College hosts its fifth annual STEM Fest in Port Huron. The free event runs March 7th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 150 hands-on displays will let kids and parents build, test and explore real-world science and technology. SC4 staff and local partners will guide projects in robotics, coding, health science and engineering. Organizers say the event helps spark curiosity and connect families with future career paths in STEM.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Survey Tracks Pay, Benefits, and Job Trends
The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County has released this year’s Wage and Benefit Survey, giving local employers a snapshot of what workers earn and the benefits they receive. The report shows the county’s biggest job groups are in food service, retail, healthcare, and production. High-paying roles include airline pilots and medical specialists. Officials say the survey helps businesses stay competitive and plan for growth. Fewer companies expect layoffs this year, and many report lower staff turnover across St. Clair County.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Worth Township Moves to Recover Funds
After a short police delay, the Worth Township Board pushed forward with a tense special meeting Wednesday night. Supervisor Walt Badgerow led the session, naming Karen Ellis as acting secretary with key officials still missing. Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff and Clerk Jennifer Marshall remain under fire after an audit accused both of gross negligence and misuse of township funds. The board moved to recover more than $90,000 in losses and add new safeguards, including more security cameras and police escorts for deposits.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Truck Driver Gets Two Years
A truck driver caught with nearly a million dollars’ worth of meth along the U.S.–Canada border near Port Huron is heading to federal prison. Syed Shah, from Ontario, pleaded guilty after agents found more than 400 kilos of meth hidden in his trailer at the Blue Water Bridge. Investigators say Shah thought he was hauling tobacco and got no payment for the job. A judge sentenced him Tuesday to two years in prison. His co-defendant, Navjot Singh, still faces charges. The bust happened after officers spotted suspicious activity behind a Memphis gas station last fall.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet