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Drivers in St. Clair County should plan for delays, as crews resurface a stretch of M-19 near Memphis. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the work, covering about a half-mile between Boardman Road and the city’s northern limits, is expected to wrap up by Sept. 3rd. Traffic will move through single-lane closures with flaggers on site, and officials are urging patience as the almost $178,000 project works to smooth out the roadway and boost safety for the long haul. Scheduling could shift if weather turns.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Last night at Point Edward’s Waterfront Park, classic cars and ukulele tunes took a back seat to a bigger cause. The Vintage in the Village car show returned with music from local duo Ukuleliens, but organizers say the real focus was the community’s youth. A fifty-fifty raffle and canned food drive benefits Sarnia-Lambton Rebound’s NEST, a drop-in space helping hundreds of young people facing food insecurity. The free event ran from five to eight pm.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

As students head back to class, local roads are getting busier and more dangerous. AAA is warning drivers to slow down near schools, where heavier traffic, more walkers and frequent bus stops are now the norm. Officials say a rising number of e-bike and e-scooter riders adds new risk, especially when mixed with distracted or speeding drivers. Motorists must stop for flashing red bus lights, watch for crossing guards and put phones away. Students are urged to use crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers and follow safe riding rules before heading to school.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron students dreaming of becoming teachers now have a shortcut close to home. St. Clair County Community College is partnering with Saginaw Valley State University to bring a Math for Elementary Teachers course straight to the Port Huron campus this fall. Taught by a familiar SC4 professor, the class checks off a required credit for several SVSU education degree tracks, letting future educators build their path to a four-year degree without ever leaving the county.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Motorcycles will roar back to life at the Croswell Fairgrounds on September 19th, as riders chasing speeds near 100 miles per hour take on the half-mile dirt oval. Bullet Strong Racing Promotions brings both amateur and professional racers together for a night of tight, handlebar-to-handlebar action under the lights. Heat races kick off at 3 p.m., with the main events roaring in at 6 p.m. Tickets run $20 at the gate, and kids 12 and under get in free. Racers from Michigan and beyond are expected to fill the track.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police are changing how they mark September 11th this year. On the 25th anniversary, the department is skipping the usual speeches, rifle volley and dove release for a quieter tribute. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at International Flags Plaza, honor guard members will stand watch over displays naming police, fire and EMS personnel killed that day, framed by three wreaths. The two-hour window mirrors the actual timeline of the attacks. Residents and first responders are invited to stop by anytime to reflect and pay their respects.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet