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The Sanilac County Election Commission has signed off on recall petitions targeting Worth Township’s clerk and treasurer. Local resident Elizabeth Wineka filed the petitions, claiming Clerk Jennifer Marshall and Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff failed to perform their basic duties. Marshall attended Wednesday’s hearing but didn’t comment, while Woodruff was absent. The commission — made up of Judge Greg Ross, Clerk Leslie Hilgendorf, and Treasurer Trudy Bowers — unanimously approved the wording. Both officials have ten days to appeal before signature gathering can begin across Worth Township.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Library System is adding a touch of magic this spring with its upcoming Literary Gala: Fantasy Masquerade. The celebration takes place April 18th at the historic St. Clair Inn on North Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Clair, starting at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite fantasy characters, with masks provided at the door for anyone who needs one. Registration opens at noon today, limited to two seats per person, available only through the library’s website.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Thousands of tundra swans have touched down near Thedford Bog, marking the return of spring to Lambton County. Each year, the birds travel nearly 6,000 kilometers between Chesapeake Bay and the Arctic, using the wetlands behind the Lambton Heritage Museum as a rest stop. On busy days, up to 15,000 swans can be seen feeding in the fields. Locals can track daily migration updates at returnoftheswans.com or call the museum for viewing times. The museum’s “Return of the Swans” exhibit runs through April 4th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Campers and road-trippers are gearing up as the MARVAC 30th Port Huron RV & Camping Show rolls into the Blue Water Convention Center this weekend. The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds is bringing everything from motorhomes and travel trailers to campground info and on-site financing under one roof. It’s the perfect stop for families planning their summer getaways. Admission runs $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and kids 12 and under are free.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Healthcare is making a comeback in Algonac schools. Community First Health Centers will open a new school-based clinic March 17th inside Algonac Junior-Senior High on Taft Road in Clay Township. The center will serve kids and young adults ages 5 to 21, offering checkups, sports physicals, illness care, and mental health counseling. It fills the gap left after local clinics closed last year when county health services were consolidated in Port Huron. The clinic will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 to 4.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

With warm weather returning, Port Huron Police cracked down on reckless motorcycle riding. Last weekend officers ran a traffic enforcement detail after residents complained about unsafe bikers across the city. Police stopped six motorcyclists accused of speeding, running red lights, and pulling wheelies in traffic. All six bikes were impounded, and misdemeanor reckless driving charges were requested. Police are reminding riders to keep it safe — stay within speed limits, keep both wheels down, and share the road responsibly in Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet