Marlette and Brown City communities recently came together for the Pink Out softball and baseball event, raising nearly $13,000 for the BCUPS Program. This local initiative helps women get free or low-cost breast cancer screenings and supports patients during treatment. Raffle winners from Marlette and Brown City took home prizes like a Milwaukee toolset. The Aspire Rural Health System Foundation thanked everyone for their support, emphasizing that these funds make a real difference for neighbors facing breast cancer.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Lapeer County man hit a $300,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s 20X Wild Time instant game. The 58-year-old bought his lucky ticket at Village Station in Columbiaville, about 25 miles northeast of Flint. He first thought he was mistaken when he saw the prize and had his wife double-check it on the Lottery app. After confirming, he celebrated wildly and says the win will help him live debt free and take a trip. So far, the 20X Wild Time game has paid out over $35 million in prizes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

State Rep. Greg Alexander of Carsonville led a resolution making May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan. The measure, passed by the House Tuesday, urges riders to wear protective gear and follow traffic laws. It also reminds drivers to stay alert for motorcyclists, especially as warmer weather brings more of them out. Michigan has over 230,000 motorcycles and 610,000 licensed riders. Alexander represents the 98th District, covering parts of Lapeer, Sanilac, Tuscola, and all of Huron County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet