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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

Fort Gratiot Township leaders have decided to hold off on a $1 million contribution toward fixing the Black River Canal after strong pushback from residents. The canal, linking Lake Huron and the Black River, has been closed since early ’24 due to ice damage. Port Huron is leading the $5.6 million project, but Fort Gratiot officials say they’ll wait for construction bids later this month before committing any funds. Many residents argue township tax dollars shouldn’t go toward a waterway they rarely use.

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The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted Wednesday to back a staffing shift at the county health department. The plan replaces a nurse practitioner who’s leaving next month with a deputy physician assistant, a move aimed at keeping clinics running and reshaping leadership. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin says he’ll boost his on-site hours to help fill the gap during hiring, which could take three months. Officials say the change won’t raise costs since it refills an existing job. The proposal will be reviewed in early April.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet