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Nova Chemicals has been fined $130,000 for safety violations after a May 2025 accident at its Corunna facility in St. Clair Township. Investigators say two contract workers were cleaning a heater when hot boiler water unexpectedly burst from a pipe, seriously injuring one of them. The province found that the site lacked proper shields and safety instructions for the job. Nova Chemicals pleaded guilty in December to failing to protect its workers under Ontario’s safety laws.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, students now have the chance to get a jump on college. The Blue Water Middle College Academy is taking applications for the ’26–27 school year through March 31st. The program lets teens earn a high school diploma and an associate degree—free of charge—while staying involved in sports and school activities. Families can learn more at the Open House on February 21st at the Welcome Center on St. Clair County Community College’s campus. Evening info sessions are also planned at area high schools through March.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents have a chance to win big while helping local families. The Blue Water Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is raffling off a ’26 Chevy Traverse as first prize, and $1,000 cash for second. The drawing happens March 27th at the Eagles Club on Howard Street. Only 1,500 tickets are available at $75 each, sold at the club or through members. Funds raised will support the Auxiliary’s holiday programs, including the Children’s Christmas Party and the Needy Food Basket drive that helped 127 families last year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Attorneys for a medical contractor tied to a St. Clair County Jail lawsuit want off the case. The firm Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip says clients including CHS TX haven’t paid them, and they’ve asked a judge for 90 days to withdraw. The lawsuit stems from a ’21 injury, when former inmate Lisa Brown says she broke her neck in a bunk bed fall and wasn’t hospitalized for nearly three days. Corizon Health, which then handled jail medical care, went bankrupt, transferring assets to CHS TX. A hearing is set for February 4th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Police in Port Huron say a domestic disturbance on the 3000 block of 26th Street turned violent Thursday night. Around 7:20 p.m., officers arrived to find a man firing at them from inside a home. They took cover and called in backup, including special response teams from Port Huron and St. Clair County. Negotiators briefly made contact before losing communication. A drone later found the suspect unresponsive upstairs. Officers entered and determined he had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers were hurt, and the case remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Downtown St. Clair lit up in ice and color over the weekend as the Icy Bazaar returned for its sixth year. The four-day festival, organized by the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce, featured more than 50 hand-carved sculptures made from 120 blocks of ice. Local carver Katlin Pfropper, who’s been part of the event since day one, says it’s special creating art in her hometown. Highlights included live music at War Water Brewery and fireworks over Palmer Park. Cold temps helped the icy art sparkle.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet