Closings & Delays December 20th, 2024
Due to inclement weather conditions, the following are closed or delayed on December 20th, 2024.
Baldwin Elem
Bentley Community Schools
Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools
Deckerville School District
East China School District
Fenton Area Public Schools
Genesee Christian School
Grand Blanc Montessori
Greater Heights Academy
Henry Ford Acdmy-Dearborn
Lake Fenton Community Schools
Lakeville Community Schools
Madison Acdmy HS Campus
Marlette School District
Memphis Community Schools
Peck Community Schools
Sandusky School District
Sanilac Career Center
Sanilac Special Ed.
Garza Gets Nod for Board of Education
Croswell-Lexington’s Board of Education wrapped up the year by appointing Jacob Garza to fill a vacant board seat after Amie Stillson’s November resignation to teach math at the district’s high school. Stillson was honored for her service. Garza, scoring highest among six candidates, will serve thru December of ’26. The board also approved its annual audit and purchased a $45,000 dollar pole vault pit. Garza, absent from the meeting, will take his oath on January 13th.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Algonac Man Sentenced
A 31-year-old Algonac man, Andrew Arnold, has been sentenced to 15 months to five years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced child pornography charges. Originally facing eight felony counts, Arnold accepted a plea deal reducing them to three: possession and attempted possession of child sexually abusive material. Michigan State Police arrested him in September following an investigation that uncovered he was downloading and distributing illegal content from his home.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Aspire Cancer Center Donations
Aspire Rural Health System Foundation expressed gratitude to Thumb Cellular and the Sanilac County 4-H Horse Open Show Group for their donations supporting the Covenant Cancer Center at Aspire Marlette in Michigan’s Thumb. Thumb Cellular’s “Go Pink This October” campaign, featuring games, prizes, food trucks, and pink hair extensions, raised $4,034. The 4-H Horse Open Show Group added $826.52. Together, these contributions will fund a blanket warmer, ensuring infusion patients at the newly renovated center receive cozy, heated blankets during treatment.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Addiction Support Pilot Program
In Lambton County, a new $2.5 million pilot program is bringing hope to those struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health. The CHIC team, featuring a paramedic and a substance use navigator, operates daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering everything from on-scene interventions to basic supplies like food and socks. Since June, they’ve engaged with the community over 777 times, providing not just immediate aid but also fostering long-term relationships to help individuals navigate towards recovery and stability.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet