Eighth Graders Get Early College Experience
Nearly 1,500 eighth graders in St. Clair County will step out of the classroom and onto a college campus this month for a hands-on look at future careers. St. Clair County Community College is hosting the visits over four days later this month, bringing in students from districts countywide. Kids will try virtual reality, see emergency response demos, and explore tools like 3D printers and CAD software. Organizers say the goal is simple: show students that college and career paths are real, reachable, and right in their backyard.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron Considers Sidewalk Ban
Port Huron leaders are moving to tighten sidewalk safety rules as electric bikes and scooters become more common across the city. A proposed ordinance would ban motor-powered use of e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds on sidewalks, though riders could still use them if pedaling or pushing without the motor. The plan also sets new rules for regular bicycles, including a 15 mile per hour speed limit, yielding to pedestrians, staying to the right, and giving an audible warning before passing. Violations would be treated as civil infractions if approved.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Burlington Opening New Discount Store
Burlington is opening a new discount retail store in Fort Gratiot Township later this month, bringing more low-cost shopping options to the Blue Water area. The store, located at Fort Gratiot Center on 24th Avenue, is set to open May 15th and will offer clothing, shoes, home goods, and more at reduced prices. The first 100 adult shoppers on opening weekend will receive a $10 bonus card. Burlington officials say the new location will also donate $5,000 to a local school during the grand opening ceremony.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet