McKenzie Health System is kicking off its annual “Healthy Living Together” series in Sandusky with a session on budgeting and debt reduction. The free program happens Tuesday from noon to one at McKenzie Health System’s dining room on Delaware Street, with a virtual option available. Speaker Aileen Simons from Team One Credit Union will share simple, practical money tips. Each month, the series tackles everyday wellness topics—next up in February: “Menopause Matters.”

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Drivers heading toward the Blue Water Bridge this weekend should expect a brief detour. The Michigan Department of Transportation will close the westbound I-94 and I-69 connector from Pine Grove Avenue for pavement repairs Friday through Monday. Westbound traffic will be routed along Pine Grove and Griswold Street before rejoining the freeway. The project aims to fix past patchwork failures and boost long-term safety. MDOT urges drivers to plan ahead and check its website for live traffic updates.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan State Police say a 60-year-old East China man is facing serious charges after investigators found child sexual abuse material on his devices. Detectives with the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Mark A. Piper after discovering he was sharing files online. Piper turned himself in and now faces ten counts, including aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime. He’s already been arraigned and was back in court this week for a probable cause hearing.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet