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New Life Christian Academy is inviting the community to its annual Celebration Banquet on March 5th at Alexander’s in Marysville. The evening honors student growth and school achievements while raising funds for long-overdue campus updates. Last year’s event transformed the school’s computer lab—now used daily across all grades. This year, the goal is $50,000 for new classroom flooring, shelving, and learning tools. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner and a silent auction, followed by the program at 6:45. Tickets are $20.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Crews started rebuilding the Arnold Road bridge over Meldrum Creek in Ira Township on Monday. The $1.05 million project will replace the old bridge with an aluminum culvert and upgrade drainage, guardrails, and pavement. Local traffic and emergency access will stay open, but drivers won’t be able to cross the creek until work wraps up. The St. Clair County Road Commission and other agencies are funding the project, with M.L. Chartier Excavating handling construction. The bridge is expected to reopen by May 19th, weather permitting.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Port Huron Police Major Crimes Unit and Michigan Corrections officers made surprise visits to 25 parolees across St. Clair County last Wednesday. Fifteen followed their release rules, but ten were caught violating parole. Two had warrants in Sanilac County and were arrested. Five had phones seized for suspected sexual material, one had drugs, and another was caught with guns and alcohol. Police say more charges could follow once evidence is reviewed by state investigators.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A winter parking dispute is stirring frustration in Ira Township. A homeowner near Meldrum Road and Dixie Highway says ice fishermen using a nearby lot have brought traffic, litter, and safety worries to his doorstep. He wants the township or property owner to block access before someone gets hurt. But other neighbors say the crowds don’t bother them. The lot’s owners say they’re fine with ice fishermen parking there as long as visitors stay respectful—and so far, police say there’s been no trouble.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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