Sanilac County leaders will take up several spending proposals at tonight’s commissioners’ meeting in Sandusky. The Parks Commission is asking approval to hire grant writer John Frazier for $12,000, fix electrical problems at Forester Park for nearly $26,000, and buy new equipment totaling about $60,000. The sheriff’s office wants funding for a deputy’s police academy training and a new inmate transport van, each about $60,000.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron Civic Theatre is bringing Disney’s The Lion King JR. to life at McMorran Place early March. The youth production features about 80 local students in a one‑hour adaptation of the Broadway hit and classic 1994 film. Shows run March 6 at 7 p.m., March 7th at 2 and 7 with sign‑language interpreters, and March 8t at 2. Director Matthew Muns says the story highlights unity and community spirit—messages these young performers bring center stage.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Crews will start rebuilding the Arnold Road bridge over Meldrum Creek in Ira Township on February 9th. The $1 million project will replace the old bridge with a new aluminum culvert, along with drainage, guardrail, and paving improvements. M.L. Chartier Excavating of Michigan is handling the work, funded by local, state, and federal partners. While drivers won’t be able to cross Meldrum Creek until mid-May, local traffic and emergency access will stay open on both sides. Residents should expect some travel delays through spring.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet