In St. Clair County, home sales saw a decline in August, with the median sale price dropping to $216,000, down 4.4% from July. This reflects a significant 20.4% drop in recorded sales, falling from 235 to 187 transactions compared to last year. Despite this downturn, prices for single-family homes rose 13.2% since August ’23. In contrast, the market for condominiums and townhomes thrived, with prices increasing by 21.7% from July to a median of $292,000.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Chick-fil-A is set to open its first restaurant in Fort Gratiot on Thursday, marking a milestone in the chain’s Michigan expansion. Located at 4783 24th Ave., the restaurant will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Owner-Operator Ryan Weston, originally from Clarkston, is excited to return to Michigan with his family. To celebrate, Ryan is honoring 100 local heroes with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year and donating $25,000 to Feeding America.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce has urged the City of Sarnia to consult more closely with downtown businesses before making major planning decisions, specifically regarding the Victoria Street parking lot donation for affordable housing. The Chamber emphasized the need for collaboration and clear communication, noting past attempts to engage with city and county officials. While supportive of addressing housing challenges, the Chamber stressed that business voices are often neglected and suggested revisiting city policies to ensure mandatory consultations.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet