False Active Shooter Alert

On the morning of Wednesday July 2nd, a false active shooter alert triggered at the Lapeer County Courthouse due to a technical glitch in a new emergency system being installed. Local police and emergency teams responded immediately but quickly confirmed no threat was present. Sheriff Scott McKenna thanked all responders for their quick action and assured residents the incident was only a system error, with no danger to the public. The courthouse and the system’s vendor are investigating the cause to prevent future issues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Barn Fire Sparks Community Support

Last month a barn fire destroyed more than 100 pigs and $200,000 in equipment on Alan Thueme’s farm near St. Clair. Firefighters from multiple nearby towns stopped the blaze from spreading, but the loss was heavy. The barn, originally built in the 1920s and part of a family farm since 1946, held decades of local farming history. Neighbors and fellow farmers quickly stepped up, raising over $18,500 through a GoFundMe and helping clear debris. Despite the damage, Thueme’s key breeding hogs survived, and the farm will keep running.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

CF Industries Wins Global Award

In Sarnia, CF Industries has earned global praise for their Star Wars-themed sculpture made from 8,213 food cans. Their “CAN or CANnot, There is No Try” Death Star won the annual CANstruction International People’s Choice Award. This local team’s creative effort also snagged multiple honors at Sarnia’s March CANstruction event, helping raise thousands of dollars and tons of food for the community food bank. Sarnia stood out as the only Canadian city among international winners, highlighting the team’s dedication to fighting hunger right at home.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet