Four fourth graders at Thomas Edison Elementary taught classmates about bike safety Friday with help from the Fort Gratiot Fire Department and Alpine Cycles BMX riders. The students focused on bike safety after one of their friends was saved by a helmet in a crash. The McLaren Foundation donated 90 helmets to encourage safe riding. Firefighter Nick Prevost stressed helmet use, while BMX riders performed tricks to show safety gear in action. The students will present their project at a statewide competition in April.

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A new survey finds that 1 in 4 remote workers in Michigan are unofficially working a four-day week, cutting hours by logging off early or working from vacation spots. The study, which surveyed over 3,000 employees, shows that this trend is growing in many states. In Michigan, workers often use tactics like marking themselves as “on a call” or “away for lunch” to mask early exits. While some are thriving with the flexibility, others admit to working multiple jobs at once, raising questions about the future of remote work.

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The Michigan Road to Restoration program returns to help residents regain their driver’s licenses, with free clinics statewide starting Thursday in Kalamazoo. The initiative has assisted nearly 10,000 Michiganders since ’21 by providing expert advice and legal support. With partners like the Detroit Justice Center and DTE Energy, the program aims to simplify the complex process of restoring driving privileges, empowering individuals to access jobs, education, and independence. Local community efforts continue to make these resources widely available across Michigan.

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A car collided with a horse and buggy Friday night in Evergreen Township, leaving a 21-year-old Cass City man injured. The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Van Dyke Road. The man, thrown from the buggy, was taken to Hills and Dales hospital. The car’s 35-year-old driver from Adrian was unharmed. The buggy had proper lighting, though it’s unclear if it was on. The runaway horse was later found safe. Drugs and alcohol were not involved, and the investigation is ongoing.

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St. Clair County Community College is honoring the late Kevin Totty Sr. as its ’24 Alumni of the Year, recognizing his deep impact on the Port Huron area. Totty, who died in September after a battle with cancer, was involved in several local organizations, including SONS Outreach and the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce. He also served as chaplain for the Port Huron Police. SC4 President Kirk Kramer praised Totty’s dedication to the community, calling his service invaluable. His funeral drew an overwhelming crowd.

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The Port Huron Police Department is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Academy, a free program aimed at educating locals on law enforcement and emergency services. Running Thursdays from April 3rd to May 15th, participants will gain hands-on experience in areas like patrol operations, criminal law, K9 units, and crash investigations. The program is open to residents 18 and older who pass a background check. Applications are due by March 14th, with limited spots available. For more details visit the Port Huron Police website.

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