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Port Huron officially broke ground on the seventeen-and-a-half million dollar Lincoln Avenue Lofts project, a brand-new affordable housing development set to bring forty modern homes to the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Erie Street. Led by Community Housing Network and the Algonac Housing Commission, the project features thirty-eight apartments in a four-story building alongside two duplex units, with half of all residences dedicated to helping people rebuild after experiencing housing loss. After several years of planning and securing federal tax credits, construction is now officially moving forward to welcome first residents late next year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Acclaimed musician Dave Bennett wraps up the Music in the Park series with a free concert on August 14th at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park. The outdoor show will feature Bennett’s signature fusion of Swing Era classics, rockabilly hits, and lively piano routines. Rain or shine, attendees should bring lawn chairs and umbrellas, while food vendors and restaurants provide refreshments. Shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the evening, offering transportation from St. Denis Catholic Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, and North Shore Trailer Park.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Deputies investigated a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Bray and Willard Roads in Arbela Township after a 17-year-old Gladwin girl stopped at the sign but failed to yield. Her SUV was struck by a 49-year-old Vassar man’s car, which then forced it into a vehicle driven by a 49-year-old Clio man. All three drivers were injured and a juvenile passenger in the SUV suffered serious injuries requiring medical transport. Officials arrested the teen on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and causing serious injury.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Anglers targeting ancient lake sturgeon will gather for the twelfth annual North Channel Sturgeon Classic on October tenth along the St. Clair River in Clay Township. Teams fish an eight-hour catch-and-release contest in the North Channel and upper Middle Channel waters, electronically logging the three longest fish for cash prizes. Last year twenty-four teams registered sixty-four sturgeon during the event, which raises funds for the St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow nonprofit. Proceeds support science, education, ethical fishing practices and habitat work.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County residents have secured the future of their emergency medical response by voting to renew a critical ambulance service millage. The approved property tax renewal will cost the average homeowner roughly five dollars per month based on a standard taxable home value of $125,000. This stable funding stream allows local frontline teams—including Tri-Hospital EMS, Richmond Lenox EMS, and the City of Marysville—to maintain vital equipment upgrades and deliver uninterrupted top-tier 911 care across the entire county.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Following an unexpected extended leave for personal health reasons, executive Eric Cecava has officially stepped down as top boss at McLaren Port Huron after serving eight years in leadership. Hospital board leadership confirmed the immediate resignation after accepting his decision, offering gratitude for his years of service overseeing operations and regional healthcare growth. To maintain continuous oversight, interim leader Tim Vargas will temporarily remain in control while board members launch an immediate search for a permanent successor, though no fixed completion timeline has been set.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet