George James

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is bringing back The Big Give, a 24-hour fundraising event today, aimed at supporting over 60 local nonprofits. The last event in ’21 raised $700,000 in just one day, contributing to a total of $2.2 million over five events. This year, the foundation hopes to surpass that success. The Big Give makes it easy to donate to multiple causes through online and in-person options, with bonus funds boosting the impact of each donation. Organizations supporting everything from education to animal welfare will benefit.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals about a scam involving phone calls from someone claiming to be “Lt. Stevens.” This person asks for Bitcoin payments for bond fees, but the Sheriff’s Office confirms no such officer exists, and they don’t accept cryptocurrency for bonds. If you receive a similar call, don’t send any money. These scammers can be convincing, even threatening, but stay alert and report any concerns directly to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lambton County has officially joined the fight against York1’s proposed expansion at the Dresden landfill. At a May 7th meeting, council voted overwhelmingly to push for the province to reinstate the environmental assessment the government had planned to remove. Local leaders argue the development, just a kilometer north of Dresden, could lead to daily truck traffic and environmental risks to the Sydenham River watershed. Officials are demanding better public consultation before any decisions are made.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

This week, several road projects will impact St. Clair County. In Berlin Township, Lathrop Road will close for one day for culvert work. Brockway Township sees lane closures on Emmett Road for ditching and a full-day closure for culvert replacement. M-19 in Brockway and Emmett will have lane closures from Wednesday to May 28th due to joint repairs. MDOT’s mill and fill project on Wildcat Road in Clyde and Grant Townships will cause intermittent lane closures. Other closures include Broadbridge Road in Cottrellville for a culvert replacement.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

McKenzie Health System is offering sports physicals for just $15 through August 31st,  at all family healthcare clinic locations. This service helps students in grades 6-12 meet Michigan High School Athletic Association requirements for school sports. Students who’ve had a recent wellness visit can submit their form at no extra cost. Physicals will be offered at local schools: Sandusky, CPS, and Croswell-Lexington . Visit McKenzieHealth.org to book.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 14th time in a row. The only hospital in St. Clair County to achieve this, LHMC has been recognized every spring and fall since ’18 for its dedication to patient safety. The grade reflects efforts in preventing errors, infections, and injuries, with real-time data collection and strict safety protocols in place. LHMC’s ongoing commitment earned them the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet