A Sandusky High School graduate is making her hometown proud. Rebecca Stoliker, the director of nursing at McKenzie Health System, has earned her master’s degree in nursing from Aspen University with a 3.9 GPA. Stoliker has worked in healthcare for 21 years, 19 of them at McKenzie. Inspired by caring for her grandfather as a child, she’s dedicated her career to improving rural healthcare across Sanilac County. Today, she leads nursing services, emergency care, and community paramedic programs, shaping the next generation of local healthcare workers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Fort Gratiot Township leaders have decided to hold off on a $1 million contribution toward fixing the Black River Canal after strong pushback from residents. The canal, linking Lake Huron and the Black River, has been closed since early ’24 due to ice damage. Port Huron is leading the $5.6 million project, but Fort Gratiot officials say they’ll wait for construction bids later this month before committing any funds. Many residents argue township tax dollars shouldn’t go toward a waterway they rarely use.

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In Worth Township, leaders are looking for a new trustee after board member Steve Kovac was appointed as township clerk during Wednesday night’s meeting. The move filled an urgent need for handling elections and overdue bills. Supervisor Walt Badgerow swore Kovac into office, and under Michigan law, he’ll serve until November’s election unless he runs to keep the seat. The board now has 45 days to replace him as trustee. Officials also said they’ve submitted their financial compliance plan to the state treasury. The next board meeting is April 15th.

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The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted Wednesday to back a staffing shift at the county health department. The plan replaces a nurse practitioner who’s leaving next month with a deputy physician assistant, a move aimed at keeping clinics running and reshaping leadership. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin says he’ll boost his on-site hours to help fill the gap during hiring, which could take three months. Officials say the change won’t raise costs since it refills an existing job. The proposal will be reviewed in early April.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet