The 2025 Major League Fishing Team Series will launch with the BMW Trailer Hitch Challenge Cup this August. The event will bring about a dozen elite two-man teams to Michigan’s Thumb Coast, an area known for its world-class smallmouth bass fishing. The event is hosted by Discover the Blue and marks the earliest host city reveal in the league’s history.
Reporting for WGRT – Jared Cerullo
This summer, Dryden Community Schools are improving both the high school and elementary while students are home. At Dryden High, crews are upgrading security with new entrances and alarms, renovating the early college space used by nearly 60 students, and planning tech and water system updates. Dryden Elementary is fixing the gym wall, replacing floors, adding lockers, and boosting security and technology. Major projects like new roofs, boilers, and parking lots are complete. All work is funded by a bond voters approved in ’23.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
On Sunday, August 3rd, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum will host a free outdoor concert by the Royal Oak Blues Band from 1 to 3 p.m. The event wraps up the weekend’s Port Sanilac Blues Festival and features a lively mix of blues, gospel, jazz, and rock. Folks can bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music. A cash bar, snacks, and a raffle will support the museum, with donations welcomed. This local event is backed by Michigan Humanities and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Port Huron city leaders are seeking $6.5 million from state government to fix the Black River Canal, a key waterway damaged by flooding in ’24. The canal, built in 1912, connects Lake Huron to the Black River and supports local boating, tourism, and safety. Since its closure, emergency response times on the lake have slowed, and nearby businesses have felt the impact. The requested funds will rebuild flood control structures and shorelines, aiming to reopen the canal. A funding decision is expected by October.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
