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EMS Earns Top National Accreditation

Tri-Hospital EMS has earned national accreditation for the next three years, a major achievement confirming the St. Clair County agency meets the highest emergency care standards in the country. The voluntary review by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services examined leadership, safety, and clinical quality. CEO Ken Cummings says the honor shows a commitment that goes beyond simple compliance. With more than a hundred licensed responders, Tri-Hospital EMS answered nearly 26,000 calls last year, serving residents countywide around the clock.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Yale’s 30-Point Surge Lifts Bulldogs

A new moving option has rolled into Sarnia. Storage 4 U Sarnia on McGregor Side Road South is now an official U-Haul neighborhood dealer, offering truck rentals and moving supplies. The partnership helps local small businesses earn extra income while supporting do-it-yourself movers. U-Haul has worked with independent dealers like this since 1945, and today more than 22-thousand businesses across Canada and the U.S. are part of the network—keeping moving convenient and local for Sarnia residents.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Survey Tracks Pay, Benefits, and Job Trends

The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County has released this year’s Wage and Benefit Survey, giving local employers a snapshot of what workers earn and the benefits they receive. The report shows the county’s biggest job groups are in food service, retail, healthcare, and production. High-paying roles include airline pilots and medical specialists. Officials say the survey helps businesses stay competitive and plan for growth. Fewer companies expect layoffs this year, and many report lower staff turnover across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Skippers Open Playoffs at Home

St. Clair County Community College’s women’s basketball team is gearing up for postseason play tomorrow night. The Skippers, ranked No. 2 in the East, will host Wayne County Community College District at the SC4 Fieldhouse in Port Huron. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. The winner moves on to Thursday’s semifinal at Mott Community College in Flint, with the championship set for Sunday afternoon. SC4 enters the playoffs at 21-8 overall after finishing 12-2 in conference. Fans are urged to fill the Fieldhouse and cheer the Skippers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Worth Township Moves to Recover Funds

After a short police delay, the Worth Township Board pushed forward with a tense special meeting Wednesday night. Supervisor Walt Badgerow led the session, naming Karen Ellis as acting secretary with key officials still missing. Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff and Clerk Jennifer Marshall remain under fire after an audit accused both of gross negligence and misuse of township funds. The board moved to recover more than $90,000 in losses and add new safeguards, including more security cameras and police escorts for deposits.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

STEM Fest in Port Huron

Families in the Blue Water Area can experience science up close as St. Clair County Community College hosts its fifth annual STEM Fest in Port Huron. The free event runs March 7th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 150 hands-on displays will let kids and parents build, test and explore real-world science and technology. SC4 staff and local partners will guide projects in robotics, coding, health science and engineering. Organizers say the event helps spark curiosity and connect families with future career paths in STEM.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet