A mid-day fire broke out in an Oregon Township basement last Wednesday, destroying lower-level rooms and pushing thick smoke throughout the entire single-family home on Cinnamon Court. Although all residents escaped the blaze unharmed before first responders arrived, firefighters tragically discovered two family cats who died inside the residence. Regional emergency crews aggressively attacked the interior flames and brought them under control within twenty minutes, remaining on the scene for several hours to clear hidden hot spots while investigators worked to determine what triggered the outbreak.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Officials marked the start of major interior upgrades at the Blue Water Bridge Plaza as crews broke ground on the second phase of the expansion. Work will rebuild the south side, shift toll operations, add a new U.S. Customs inspection building, and move the duty-free store at a cost of three hundred million dollars. Nearly all activity stays inside the annex, so drivers should notice little disruption except when the local access ramp relocates westward. Construction runs through twenty thirty-one.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Acclaimed musician Dave Bennett wraps up the Music in the Park series with a free concert on August 14th at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park. The outdoor show will feature Bennett’s signature fusion of Swing Era classics, rockabilly hits, and lively piano routines. Rain or shine, attendees should bring lawn chairs and umbrellas, while food vendors and restaurants provide refreshments. Shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the evening, offering transportation from St. Denis Catholic Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, and North Shore Trailer Park.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet