Black Gold Brewery in Ontario is celebrating after its Black Gold Smoked Porter won gold in the Smoked Beer category at the Ontario Brewing Awards. Praised for its rich, smoky flavor and smooth finish, the porter stood out among top competitors. Brewer Ricardo credited the win to the team’s dedication to quality and innovation. To mark the achievement, the brewery is offering promotions on the award-winning beer until the end of January. The Ontario Brewing Awards are a top honor in the province’s craft beer scene.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron secured a $16.5 million tax credit from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to build the Lincoln Avenue Loft Project near McLaren Port Huron. The development will create 40 affordable housing units aimed at local workers struggling to afford homeownership. City Manager James Freed highlighted the project as a boost for economic growth, workforce support, and social equity. The site, near Erie Street and Lincoln Avenue, is currently vacant but will soon transform into much-needed housing for the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Longtime Croswell City Clerk Suzanne Dobson and Treasurer Susan Vallee announced their retirements at last Monday’s council meeting, with end dates set for March 31st and April 18th, respectively. Both were praised for their years of service. City Administrator David Tait will review job descriptions and provide updates soon. Meanwhile, Denise Slone was reelected as mayor pro tempore after a 3-2 council vote and was sworn in by Dobson. The next council meeting is set for February 3rd, at 7:30 p.m.

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