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A massive sports and entertainment complex is being planned just outside Detroit, with developers targeting Romulus near Metro Airport. The proposed Motown Sports Village would span more than 450 acres along I-94 and could cost around $3 billion. Plans include a large indoor arena, youth sports courts, hockey rinks, hotels, and even a water park and IMAX theater. Backers say the project could bring thousands of jobs to the area and tap into the fast-growing youth sports travel market across southeast Michigan.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The award-winning Black River Tattoo Convention is bringing ink, art, and entertainment back to Port Huron next month. The three-day event runs June fifth through seventh at the Blue Water Convention Center. Organizers say visitors can expect live tattoo competitions, charity art auctions, performances, and vendors from across the region. Entertainment includes magician Anthony Grupido, speed painter Dave Santia, and martial arts demonstrations from Dragon Edong. Event founder Jonathon Anderson says the convention was created to celebrate tattoo culture while giving back to the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron held its Ride of Silence Wednesday evening to honor local cyclists injured or killed on area roads. The free event, organized by the St. Clair County Trailblazers, returned after a pandemic pause. It began at 7 p.m. from Lakeside Beach on Gratiot Avenue. Riders gathered by 6:30 for announcements. The slow 10-mile ride drew attention to 81 cyclist incidents in Port Huron over the past five years. Helmets were required and Port Huron police escorted the group.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County leaders approved summer property taxes and filled a key board position this week. At Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners passed a resolution to levy 4.01 mills on July 1st. They also interviewed Dawn Cubitt for a three-year partial term on the Public Works Board ending December of ’28. Cubitt was appointed earlier this month to a five-year term on the Sanilac Health Board. In Sandusky, city council approved road pulverizing work on Gaige Street and the purchase of a new grit classifier for the wastewater treatment plant.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Sanilac is gearing up for its classic Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4th. The parade rolls at 2 PM, with lineup starting at 1:30 in the St. Mary’s Church parking lot. Local groups and businesses can still sign up at the village office to join the fun. As evening falls, the popular fireworks will light up the Lake Huron shoreline. Crowds will gather at Harbor Park for the best view of the show. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate safely and enjoy this favorite community tradition.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Warren man is facing serious felony charges after police say he stabbed a family dog that tried to protect its owners. James Vigneau, 42, allegedly made inappropriate comments at a friend’s home on Sunday, refused to leave, then pulled a knife and lunged toward a man and his daughter. The family dog stepped in, and Vigneau stabbed it twice in the mouth. The dog was hurt but is expected to recover. Vigneau was arraigned Monday. If released, he must wear a GPS monitor.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet