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Burlington Stores is expanding in Michigan, opening a new location this spring at Fort Gratiot Center. It’s the company’s 34th store in the state, bringing locals more of those big-brand bargains Burlington’s known for, up to 60 percent off retail prices. The new layout features wider aisles, bold signage, and a modern design to make shopping easier. Shoppers can expect savings on apparel for the whole family, home décor, and beauty items. Burlington is also hiring now at BurlingtonStores.jobs.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Worth Township, leaders are looking for a new trustee after board member Steve Kovac was appointed as township clerk during Wednesday night’s meeting. The move filled an urgent need for handling elections and overdue bills. Supervisor Walt Badgerow swore Kovac into office, and under Michigan law, he’ll serve until November’s election unless he runs to keep the seat. The board now has 45 days to replace him as trustee. Officials also said they’ve submitted their financial compliance plan to the state treasury. The next board meeting is April 15th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Fort Gratiot Township leaders have decided to hold off on a $1 million contribution toward fixing the Black River Canal after strong pushback from residents. The canal, linking Lake Huron and the Black River, has been closed since early ’24 due to ice damage. Port Huron is leading the $5.6 million project, but Fort Gratiot officials say they’ll wait for construction bids later this month before committing any funds. Many residents argue township tax dollars shouldn’t go toward a waterway they rarely use.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted Wednesday to back a staffing shift at the county health department. The plan replaces a nurse practitioner who’s leaving next month with a deputy physician assistant, a move aimed at keeping clinics running and reshaping leadership. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin says he’ll boost his on-site hours to help fill the gap during hiring, which could take three months. Officials say the change won’t raise costs since it refills an existing job. The proposal will be reviewed in early April.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A police chase through Sanilac County ended in a rollover crash Monday night. Deputies say they tried stopping a Ford Ranger around 8 p.m. near Cass and Main in Minden City, but the driver took off. The chase lasted about sixteen minutes through several townships before the truck lost control and flipped into a ditch in Austin Township. Fire crews freed the 48-year-old Minden Township man, who had minor injuries. After treatment at Deckerville Hospital, he was jailed on fleeing charges and several active warrants.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Border officers in Southern Ontario have made 211 impaired-driving arrests at local border crossings since January of last year. The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers remain on alert to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs before they reach Canadian roads. Recent arrests at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward and the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor involved drivers from Michigan and Ohio. Both were turned over to police. Officials remind travelers that impaired driving is a serious crime in Canada.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet