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The annual Bluewater Travel Guide is rolling off the press, with copies headed to spots across Michigan. Spirit Cheer is happening February 14th at the Blue Water Convention Center. Then on the 27th, McMorran hosts two big gatherings—BLOOM With A Beautiful Me and the Battle of the Badges—while the Faith Lutheran Couples Retreat runs that weekend through March 1st at the Convention Center. Carhartt Day wraps up the month February 28th at McMorran, promising plenty of fun across the Thumb Coast.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new Culver’s restaurant is coming to Marysville, with construction now underway in the Meijer parking lot at Range and Gratiot. The project is being handled by Rhoads & Johnson, the same company known for local commercial builds. Culver’s, a Wisconsin-based fast food chain famous for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard, expects to open this location sometime between spring and summer. It will be the second Culver’s in St. Clair County, joining the one already serving customers in Fort Gratiot on 24th Street.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Registered social worker Katie Joosten is launching a new workshop in Sarnia’s Mitton Village to help new and expecting parents find emotional balance after birth. Her “Postpartum Survival & Support” session runs March 11th at the Radiant Community Centre on Mitton Street South, offering real talk on mental health, identity shifts, and relationships after having a baby. Joosten says her goal is to fill the gap in local care so parents don’t face the postpartum period alone.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron has earned national recognition, landing a four-star spot on Forbes’ first-ever Top Hospitals list. The ranking placed Lake Huron Medical Center among just over 500 hospitals nationwide recognized for outstanding patient care, outcomes, and experience. It was one of twelve Prime Healthcare hospitals to make the list. Hospital leaders say the honor reflects the dedication of doctors, nurses, and staff working every day to serve the Blue Water community with skill, compassion, and quality care.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A judge has struck down St. Clair County’s new rules on solar power projects, saying the county overstepped its authority. Circuit Judge Michael West sided with DTE Energy and Portside Solar, ruling the county’s health codes were actually zoning laws in disguise. The decision means local limits on noise, visibility, and cleanup won’t take effect—at least for now. County leaders meet Feb. 19th to decide whether to appeal, revise, or drop the ordinance. The ruling mirrors similar solar-energy battles across Michigan.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Major improvements are coming to Lexington’s waterfront this year. State crews have begun work at Tierney Park while the harbor readies for big repairs expected to stretch into ’27. The $8 million project covers dredging, breakwall fixes, and new marina structures, meaning some boating closures ahead — including a full shutdown from September to May of ’27. Meanwhile, Tierney Park is getting an amphitheater, new restrooms, and a concession stand, with reopening planned for summer.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet