St. Clair County Community College will receive $1.25 million from the state to expand career pathways and boost college access for local adults and students. Funded through the MiLEAP Reconnect Grant, the three-year initiative will support job-focused education, student support services, and stronger partnerships with area schools and employers. SC4 has hired Nick Beaudry to lead the project, with three college navigators starting in July to help guide residents toward training and degrees that match local job market needs.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Imperial Oil recently responded to a diesel leak at its dock on Christina Street South in Sarnia. The leak was quickly isolated and stopped, and containment booms were deployed to prevent the fuel from spreading in the St. Clair River. Cleanup crews worked through the night to recover the diesel, and water quality tests downstream showed no signs of contamination. Local officials did not issue any public safety alerts. The company continued monitoring the situation as clean-up efforts progressed.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Flint man is behind bars after a failed armed robbery attempt at Lapeer’s Holiday Inn Express on June 7th. Police say Dequantell Jamerson, 37, jumped the hotel counter with a bag hiding what looked like a gun, demanding cash before fleeing. No money was taken, and no weapon was found. He was arrested near a nearby Burger King and arraigned two days later. Jamerson, already on parole, now faces armed robbery charges and a possible 25-year minimum prison sentence if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet