On Saturday, hundreds gathered under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron for Michigan’s “Bridge of Friendship” event, aimed at supporting Canada amid rising tensions. Protesters were voicing opposition to President Trump’s tariffs. Organized by local groups like Yoopers Unite, the gathering highlighted frustration over tariffs affecting cross-border relationships. Many attendees said the protest was a response to what they felt was unfair treatment of Canada.

Two St. Clair County Technical Education Center students, Chelsea Montroy and Nolynn Allen, recently competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Traverse City. They showcased their project on the role of a Labor and Delivery Nurse in the Health Careers Display event. Although they didn’t secure top spots, the experience helped them build leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Advisors Kami Peters and Stacey Barth praised the event for offering valuable growth opportunities for students pursuing healthcare careers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Klecha Park in St. Clair is getting a major makeover. After years of Little League games, the city is revamping the park, starting with a new splash pad set to open by Memorial Day. The idea came from local resident Mike Barnum, who wanted to honor his late brother, former Police Chief Donald Barnum. Cargill Salt donated $300,000 for the project, with additional support from the Community Foundation and St. Clair County Parks. Future improvements include a new baseball field, athletic court, pavilion, playground, and walking path. Renovations will continue into 2026.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Caro man was convicted of murder in the death of his one-year-old son. Brian Elswick, 28, was found guilty on April 23rd of open murder, child abuse, and lying to police. The child was rushed to a hospital after being found unresponsive at their home in February of ’24. Authorities noted signs of abuse, and the child was later airlifted but died on from a traumatic brain injury. Elswick faces life in prison without parole when sentenced on May 22nd.

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Vinculum Care, LLC, a local provider of home help services, has been awarded a $211,000 grant from the IMPART Alliance, selected from a competitive pool of over 900 small business applicants. The funding will support the company’s mission to expand and improve services for seniors and individuals in need of care across St. Clair County. Key initiatives include growing its home help offerings, enhancing caregiver training programs, investing in innovative technologies such as virtual reality, and creating new job opportunities for direct care workers. “We focus on providing excellent care, and that’s only possible with well-trained direct care workers,” said Elia Hussain, CEO of Vinculum Care, LLC. “This grant allows us to continue investing in our team and the tools they need to provide compassionate, high-quality support.” The award highlights Vinculum Care’s leadership and commitment to improving long-term care services in the region.