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In Port Huron, a Detroit man has pleaded guilty after a wild joy ride three years ago caused more than $50,000 in damage during Boat Week. Investigators say 33-year-old Kyle Mayhew took a car without permission and went on a spree downtown, damaging a dozen vehicles and street lights. Police later found his cell phone inside the wrecked car, linking him to the crime. Under a plea deal, Mayhew admitted to unlawful driving of a vehicle and attempted property destruction. He’ll be sentenced April 20th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Road crews are gearing up for a busy spring in Fort Gratiot. One of the biggest jobs will be rebuilding Krafft Road between State and Parker, including a new mini-roundabout at Krafft and State. The intersection will fully close for about 30 days, with no traffic allowed through, not even emergency vehicles. Township planners are already working on alternate routes to keep response times steady. Other summer projects include repaving in the Old Farms neighborhood and fixing up parts of Shorewood Boulevard.

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Families can celebrate Easter weekend with a free morning of fun at Canatara Park on Saturday, April 4th. The annual “Easter in the Park” event, hosted with the Seaway Kiwanis, runs from 9 a.m. to noon near the Children’s Animal Farm. The big egg hunt starts at 10, with different areas for kids by age and accessibility. Families should bring their own baskets. Along with the hunt, visitors can see the Easter Bunny, enjoy balloon artists, magic shows, train rides, and inflatables.

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Investigators say alcohol likely played a role in a crash late Wednesday night in Worth Township. Deputies say a 21-year-old man from Burtchville ran a stop sign at Galbraith Line and St. Clair Roads around 10 p.m., when his Jeep was hit by a westbound Chevy Malibu driven by a 23-year-old Sandusky woman. The Jeep ended up in a ditch. The man, who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was taken to McLaren Port Huron Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The woman wasn’t hurt. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Sandusky High School graduate is making her hometown proud. Rebecca Stoliker, the director of nursing at McKenzie Health System, has earned her master’s degree in nursing from Aspen University with a 3.9 GPA. Stoliker has worked in healthcare for 21 years, 19 of them at McKenzie. Inspired by caring for her grandfather as a child, she’s dedicated her career to improving rural healthcare across Sanilac County. Today, she leads nursing services, emergency care, and community paramedic programs, shaping the next generation of local healthcare workers.

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Downtown Marine City is hopping into spring with a new twist — a Bunny Hop Decorating Contest hosted by the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce. Twenty-two local businesses have each decorated wooden bunny cutouts, now on display across town and on the Chamber’s social page. Folks can vote for their favorite by liking a photo through Wednesday. The top bunny earns a $100 Visa gift card. Chamber Director Laura Merchant says it’s a fun, creative way to showcase Marine City’s local shops and celebrate the season.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet