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Lambton College in Ontario is cutting staff and services as international student limits continue to hit enrollment hard. The school says student numbers have dropped more than 75 percent since federal rule changes, falling from about 12,600 in ’23 to a projected 2,900 in Sarnia this year. That decline is driving major budget gaps, including a $10.2 million deficit. About 30 percent of staff have been cut, with unions reporting more than 80 lost jobs and fewer class options for students.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Cardinal Mooney senior Stella Behnan overcame a serious sacral fracture at the base of her spine last summer. The injury forced her to miss the entire cross country season and raised doubts about her future in track. With steady support from coach Matt Zammit, she pushed through three months of recovery and tough winter training. On May 6, Behnan broke the school record in the girls 1,600 meters, running 5 minutes 39.76 seconds. She heads to the Division 4 state finals on May 30th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron Township residents will now enjoy City of Port Huron parks and recreation programs at the same lower prices as city residents. Township officials approved the new partnership agreement last week. The township will reimburse the city for the fee difference, making it easier and more affordable for families to join classes and activities. Residents must show proof of address, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. The three-year deal strengthens ties between the township and city while giving locals better access to popular programs..

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Two Port Huron men are facing serious charges after separate parole checks uncovered child sexually abusive material. Sixty-eight-year-old William Harrison Endicott and thirty-year-old Cody Allen Maske were both arraigned in the 72nd District Court. Each man faces two counts of possessing child sexually abusive material and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. State police say both were on parole when home visits by the Department of Corrections led to investigations. Digital evidence was seized from each man.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Two young women from Owendale and Elkton were hurt Monday afternoon in a crash near the Walmart entrance in Bad Axe. A 23-year-old Owendale woman pulled out from a private drive onto North Van Dyke Road, directly into the path of a southbound pickup truck driven by a 20-year-old Elkton woman. The pickup could not avoid the collision. Both drivers suffered minor injuries. The Owendale driver was taken to Scheurer Hospital and the Elkton driver to McLaren Thumb Hospital. Police cited the Owendale woman for failing to yield.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Michigan foster mother has admitted to abusing two children in her care for years in St. Clair County. Prosecutors say 39-year-old Sarah Hager locked the children in dark rooms and even dog cages between 2017 and 2021 at a home in Emmett, west of Port Huron. Investigators say the children described repeated beatings and severe punishment. Hager pleaded guilty to four felony charges, including attempted torture and child abuse. She is expected back in court for sentencing on June 22.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet