Macomb County is pursuing nearly $3 million in federal funding to resurface Jefferson Avenue, a vital road stretching from William P. Rosso Highway to 23 Mile Road. The project, estimated to cost about $4.5 million, will be funded through a grant application under the Transportation Improvement Plan. Chesterfield Township has committed $840,000 to the effort, while New Baltimore will contribute $160,520. Township officials see this as an opportunity to address necessary infrastructure upgrades, including storm drains.

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Travis Stone, a 39-year-old man from St. Clair County, was arrested after a police raid uncovered a stash of illegal drugs at his home. Authorities from the Drug Task Force found significant amounts of methamphetamine, LSD, and mushrooms, along with a handgun and ammunition. Stone faces seven charges as a repeat offender, including operating a drug house and illegal possession of a firearm. He is currently held at St. Clair County Jail on a $50,000 bond and will return to court today.

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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.

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A major drug bust occurred near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron when police arrested Sukjindr Singh, 29, after finding over 370 pounds of cocaine in his semi-truck. On October 15th, St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies made the record-breaking seizure, valued at $16.5 million. Singh, now charged with delivery of a controlled substance, appeared in court on October 18th, where bond was set at $500,000. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison and significant fines. A preliminary hearing is set for November 5th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet