Two men are behind bars after St. Clair County deputies busted them for a string of car break-ins in Fort Gratiot’s Old Farms subdivision. Last Tuesday officers spotted the suspects’ vehicle on Capital Avenue and State Road, then detained 19-year-old Armani Greathouse and 20-year-old Jaydon Comstock of Port Huron as they walked nearby. A search turned up a ski mask, stolen cash, a Bridge Card, and prescription pills not belonging to either man. Both face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Each returns to court May 19th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is pausing repairs on the Black River Canal to wait for expected federal funding. The canal has been closed since an ice jam damaged the Tainter gate in January of ’24. City Manager James Freed says a federal rescue plan is now in both houses of Congress. He expects money could arrive between March and May of next year, with construction starting soon after and the canal reopening in summer of ’28. Freed says using local tax dollars now would not be smart.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Bird watchers in Sarnia-Lambton had a chance to celebrate the return of migratory birds while learning how to protect them. A free event took place Saturday morning at Canatara Park’s Carriage House, in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. The event featured hands-on activities, local conservation groups, and a costumed “Regal Eagle” for photos. Visitors also learned simple steps like planting native species, reducing nighttime lighting, and preventing window strikes to help birds traveling along the Lake Huron shoreline flyway.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet