A new performing arts center is launching in Croswell. The Foundry Performing Arts Center invites you to a bourbon tasting fundraiser on Saturday, October 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Grand Suite above Lexington Village Pub. Tickets are $125 per person and include bourbon tastings, appetizers, live performances and a silent auction. All proceeds support bringing arts and theater programming to youth and the community. Tickets are limited to 100 guests.

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Lapeer authorities arrested a 49-year-old man accused of setting 2 fires. The Golden Arrow Drop-In Center on North Jefferson and the Lapeer District Library on West Nepessing both caught fire within minutes. Police say Andrew Christensen was captured on surveillance cameras at both locations just before the flames erupted, and he had made threats to burn down the buildings hours earlier. Christensen was arrested and arraigned last Thursday on 2 felony counts of arson, each carrying up to 10 years in prison. He also faces charges for retail fraud and vehicle theft.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

McLaren Port Huron has earned Level 2 maternal care verification from The Joint Commission, recognizing the hospital’s ability to care for mothers with moderate- to high-risk pregnancies. The review included the Family Birth Place, doctors, nurses, staffing and clinical procedures. Hospital leaders say the designation confirms specialty maternity care is available for St. Clair County families during pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery, with added attention on preventing complications and improving safety for mothers and newborn babies.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet