Sarnia city leaders are weighing a new revenue boost tied to sports betting at Gateway Casinos on London Line. At a meeting today, council will vote on a proposal to secure a direct four percent share of all sports betting profits generated at the site, including sportsbook operations and betting kiosks. The change builds on an existing agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and could bring in new funds for local projects. If approved, city officials will finalize and sign the updated deal.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police say scammers are stealing big money from residents by creating panic over fake bank problems, computer viruses, or family emergencies. Victims lose thousands when they rush to send cash through cryptocurrency kiosks. More than six hundred thousand dollars has been reported lost in the past year alone. To fight back, the city is moving forward with a new law that would limit first-day deposits at these kiosks to one thousand dollars and require warning signs. Check any suspicious demand with a trusted source before acting.

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St. Clair County students brought home national recognition from the annual SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. Three talented teens from the Technical Education Center competed against the country’s top young tradespeople. Rori Cowhy of Yale High School competed in welding sculpture, while Marysville’s Michael Carrier and Yale’s Blake Duvall took on advanced CNC machining events. Former TEC student Lucas Bauman placed ninth in the nation in the college division. TEC leaders say their strong showing highlights the quality of local career and technical training.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Officials in Huron County responded quickly Monday evening after multiple reports of smoke rising from Heisterman Island in Saginaw Bay. The uninhabited, state-owned island sits off Fairhaven Township. Dispatchers got the first calls shortly after 5 p.m., right after strong thunderstorms rolled through the area. Using a drone between storm cells, the Huron County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fire was limited to the middle of the island with no signs of people in trouble. The Michigan DNR is now deciding on further action.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet