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Lambton Public Health confirmed two separate measles cases recently, with no connection between them. While personal details of the affected individuals were not released, exposure occurred at various local locations, including Sarnia’s Confederation Central school, Upward Basketball events, and Bluewater Health’s emergency department. Measles is on the rise in southwestern Ontario, partly due to lower vaccination rates. Symptoms include fever, rash, and watery eyes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Saturday folks from Port Huron and Sarnia will gather under the Blue Water Bridge at noon for a friendly flag wave. Port Huron’s Mayor Anita Ashford and Sarnia’s Councilor Bill Dennis organized the event to show unity, with residents waving U.S. and Canadian flags across the St. Clair River. This comes after Sarnia’s Mayor Mike Bradley, who wasn’t consulted, pushed to remove U.S. flags from city properties over trade disputes. Bradley and Dennis, a Trump supporter, have clashed before, and Dennis slammed Bradley’s move as a slap to their American neighbors.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Folks in Saint Clair can catch a moving new play called Now and Then at the cozy Snug Theatre this April. ThumbCoast Theaters is rolling out the show on April 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th at 7:30 PM, diving into everyday themes of love, fate, and life’s big decisions. With a talented cast and an up-close vibe, it’s set to leave a mark on local theatergoers. Check out thumbcoasttheaters.com.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Police in St. Clair Shores are asking for help after several packages were stolen from porches in a neighborhood near Marter and Jefferson last Thursday around 4 p.m. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s to 30s with short dark hair, wore a black hoodie, jeans, and boots. He drove a gray Ford Bronco with a hard top and spare tire. If you have any information, contact the St. Clair Shores Police Detective Bureau at 586-445-5305.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lambton County’s free hazardous waste disposal program returns with eight collection events this year. The first three take place at Clean Harbors in St. Clair Township on March 29th, April 26th, and May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional events run through October, including mobile drop-offs in Sarnia and Lambton Shores. Residents can safely dispose of batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and sharps. Electronics, tires, and industrial waste are not accepted. The County urges participation to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and protect the environment.

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Starting Wednesday, Michigan State Police will ramp up patrols on I-94, from New Buffalo to Port Huron, targeting distracted drivers. Officers will focus on drivers texting, eating, or otherwise distracted behind the wheel. The initiative, in partnership with the Kiefer Foundation, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The Kiefer Foundation, founded in honor of Mitchel Kiefer, who died in a crash with a distracted driver, will help educate drivers during stops and through media outreach.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet