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Sarnia drivers and residents can expect delays this summer as the city rolls out a record $4.1 million road repair program tied to major sewer and flood control upgrades. Crews will work on Ontario, Johnston, Queen, College and George streets, along with full rebuilds on Copland Road and Kathleen Avenue. The city is also boosting flood protection at Pumping Station 16 and continuing sewer separation projects. Officials say the work is disruptive but necessary to prevent flooding, reduce future repair costs and keep roads and water systems reliable.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Sanilac residents have a chance to spend a free afternoon with music and local history this Friday. The Sanilac County Historical Society is hosting two public events June 6 at the Historic Village and Museum on South Ridge Street. The Croswell-Lexington Community Band performs under the pavilion at 1 p.m., featuring musicians from across the Thumb. At 3 p.m., a rock and roll history talk inside the Forestville Church explores the genre’s rise and impact. Donations are welcome, but admission is free.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Authorities in Port Huron say two separate drug raids led to arrests and a sizable meth seizure. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force reports more than 100 grams of methamphetamine and sales materials were recovered during searches on Yeager Street and Pine Street. Thirty-five-year-old Bryan Simpson and 45-year-old Mark Caryl the Second now face felony charges, including maintaining drug houses and repeat drug possession offenses. Bonds were set at 50-thousand and 30-thousand dollars. Both men are scheduled to return to court June ninth for probable cause hearings.

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Michigan State Police say a deadly early morning crash in Lapeer County is under investigation after a young driver lost control in Mayfield Township. Troopers from the Lapeer Post responded around 6 a.m. Saturday near Bowers and Farnsworth roads. Investigators say an 18-year-old Columbiaville man was driving an Acura when the vehicle left the road and slammed into a tree, leaving the car heavily damaged and trapping him inside. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but he later died at a local hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron city leaders are reshuffling operations after a key resignation. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield is leaving for a new job out of state, a move officials say brings her closer to family. Rather than replace her, City Manager James Freed plans to absorb the role and reorganize staff workflow. Broomfield spent more than eight years with the city, leading major projects, including federal pandemic relief funding and downtown improvements. Freed called her a trusted leader as the city shifts how it runs day-to-day operations.

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A familiar face is back leading emergency response in St. Clair County. Timothy Niggemeyer, a former Tri-Hospital EMS leader, has returned as CEO after more than a decade away. The service now handles nearly 26,000 calls a year across most of the county, more than double ’14 levels. His top priority is an August millage vote that helps fund ambulances, staffing, and response times. Without it, leaders say the system could struggle. Niggemeyer is also preparing crews for future changes, including new technology in emergency care.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet