Drivers across Michigan’s Thumb region should expect delays as road work ramps up. The Michigan Department of Transportation is spending about $475,000 to seal pavement cracks on key highways in Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, and Sanilac counties. Work starts May 11th on M-24 in Lapeer County, then moves through nearby counties, covering routes like M-25, M-46, and M-53. Crews will fix cracks to extend road life and prevent bigger damage. Motorists should plan for intermittent lane closures through late June, depending on weather.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Two Port Huron students are being recognized after making a strong showing at the city’s first-ever ACT-SO competition. Malencia Price earned silver medals in both written poetry and spoken word, while Jamal Waldon took silver in contemporary instrumental music. The event, hosted last Sunday at the Hersey Reinvestment Center, marks a new step for the local NAACP chapter in supporting youth achievement. Organizers say both students plan to attend the national ACT-SO event, as the community now rallies to help fund their trip and grow the program.

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Residents in Tuscola County are dealing with dangerous flooding after days of severe weather, prompting Governor Whitmer to declare a state of emergency. Floodwaters have damaged roads, bridges, and culverts, with at least one roadway now permanently closed until repairs are made. Across Michigan, more than 40 counties are seeing similar destruction from heavy rain, snowmelt, and storms. The emergency order allows state resources to move in quickly and gives local communities access to funding, to repair infrastructure and support ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.

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Golf carts could soon become a new way to get around in Port Huron. A bill from State Representative Joe Pavlov would update state law that has kept the city from allowing them because of its population size. The change would let Port Huron use newer census data and create its own local rules. If approved, drivers must be at least 16 with a license and stick to daytime travel on roads 30 miles per hour or less. Final approval would still come from Port Huron City Council.

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A disco-era mystery is coming to Michigan’s Thumb. The Sanilac County Historical Society is hosting a 1978-themed murder mystery May 17th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the museum village in Port Sanilac. Guests will move through historic buildings, question live suspects, and piece together who killed a fictional Detroit singer. The interactive event wraps with a final reveal inside the church. Tickets range from 65 to 75 dollars and include drinks and food. Proceeds support the museum’s preservation efforts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet