National School Choice Week kicks off January 25th, offering Michigan families a chance to explore all types of K–12 education. More than 810 schools across the state, including public, charter, magnet, private, online, and home-based programs, will host events like open houses, information sessions, and parent nights. The week highlights local schools and gives parents direct access to educators to learn about the best fit for their children. Michigan communities are encouraged to attend and discover their options.

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Port Huron’s A Beautiful Me organization is making a big step forward next year. For over a decade, they’ve dreamed of offering a scholarship to a teen who completes their four-part workshop series, and now the Board has approved the first application for a ’26 graduate. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for Friday, February 27th, at McMorran Theatre for a special night celebrating teen girls’ self-worth and confidence. Tickets go on sale January 9 at ABeautifulMe.com, with Lawrence Jewelers sponsoring.

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Imlay City is set for a major boost in affordable housing thanks to federal funding awarded through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Townsend Manor II, an apartment complex, will receive more than $444,000 in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to rehabilitate 48 units for residents earning below 60% of the area median income. Most of these units will also get rental assistance through a federal program, helping families keep housing costs affordable. The upgrades will improve living conditions and accessibility, while creating 22 temporary construction jobs.

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A man accused in a serious hit-and-run crash in Huron County is now back in Michigan to face felony charges. Prosecutors say the driver was extradited from Wisconsin after a June crash in Chandler Township left two people badly hurt. Investigators say a Dodge Charger hit a three-wheel Harley-Davidson motorcycle, forcing it off the road and into a field. The driver allegedly left the scene without stopping. Authorities later tied the crash to Jeremy Lee Tonn, saying evidence showed alcohol was a factor. He faces multiple felony charges.

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A Port Huron woman accused of killing a Detroit man is now bound over to circuit court. Amber Oile, 36, waived her arraignment on Monday, and a pretrial conference is set for January 13th. Prosecutors say Oile shot 30-year-old Reginald Franklin multiple times at a Military Street gas station in October, including a fatal shot to the head. Oile faces charges of open murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of using a firearm in a felony, carrying prison sentences up to life.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet