George James

Steve Ray, a best-selling author and renowned Catholic speaker, will lead a two-night lecture series hosted by Blue Water North Family of Parishes in Port Huron. The event will be held at Port Huron Northern High School’s Performing Arts Center on April 1st and 2nd from 7 to 8 p.m. The first night will focus on “Conversion,” followed by “The Church, the Priesthood, and Confession” on the second night. Steve and his wife, Janet have led pilgrimages to Israel and beyond.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Carmello Wilson, 17, was sentenced to 22 to 32 years in prison for the ’23 murder of 19-year-old Curtis “KC” Cureton in Flint. Wilson, who was charged as an adult despite being 15 at the time, shot Cureton in a parking lot near the intersection of Lapeer Avenue and 13th street, after claiming he acted in self-defense. Wilson said he feared Cureton, but the prosecution pointed out contradictions in his story, including photos where he was seen playing with a gun.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Yale girls basketball team’s historic run to the MHSAA regional final ended with a tough 66-49 loss to Detroit Country Day at Croswell-Lexington High School. Despite a strong effort, including 21 points from Sadie Dykstra and 17 from Alyssa Barr, the Bulldogs struggled against Country Day’s sharp shooting, especially from Jayla Jackson, who scored 36 points. Yale’s season ended with a 22-4 record, a program best, and included a second district title in three years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Canadian government is rolling out financial support for businesses, including Ontario farms, in response to potential U.S. tariffs. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will offer $1 billion in new lending under its Trade Disruption Customer Support Program. Eligible farm businesses can access up to $500,000 in additional credit and new term loans. Current FCC borrowers can defer principal payments for up to 12 months. Applicants must be financially stable before the tariff impact. FCC funding is not available as grants or interest-free loans.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet