Three Sarnia public schools have completed major universal washroom renovations under a nearly $1 million accessibility upgrade program. Projects at London Road, Confederation Central and Lakeroad schools were substantially finished Sept. 9th, totaling $736,860. Work at Bright’s Grove Public School was awarded at $228,000 and was expected to finish in August, but its current status is unclear. The Lambton Kent District School Board says the renovations provide barrier-free access, more room for mobility devices and emergency call systems.

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McLaren Port Huron has earned Level 2 maternal care verification from The Joint Commission, recognizing the hospital’s ability to care for mothers with moderate- to high-risk pregnancies. The review included the Family Birth Place, doctors, nurses, staffing and clinical procedures. Hospital leaders say the designation confirms specialty maternity care is available for St. Clair County families during pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery, with added attention on preventing complications and improving safety for mothers and newborn babies.

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Police officers across Macomb County are getting ready to grow out the scruff this November, all to help Michigan kids who have lost their hair. Starting November 1st, 16 departments, including St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Eastpointe and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department, are joining the 14th annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Male officers skip the razor, while female officers wear earrings and nail polish, after donating to take part. The money goes to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, that gives free wigs and support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge.

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A road worker was hurt Monday evening in Moore Township after a driver ignored a Road Closed sign and struck her. The crash happened shortly before 5:30 along Wheeler Road near Sanilac Road. Investigators say a 61-year-old Snover man behind the wheel of a GMC Acadia drove around the closure sign and hit the 59-year-old Standish woman, who was working on the road. Moore Township Fire and Aspire RHS EMS treated her at the scene before taking her to Marlette Hospital for further care.

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A Michigan State Police patrol car and a Chevrolet Traverse collided on M-53 near Burnside Road in Lapeer County around 4:20 p.m. Monday, sending one passenger to the hospital with serious injuries. The Traverse was driven by a 68-year-old Avoca man and carried 4 other people, and a 67-year-old passenger in that SUV was taken to a hospital. The trooper in the patrol car was not hurt. Investigators have not said how the crash happened, and troopers are still working to piece together the circumstances.

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