Starting Monday, free breakfast and lunch will be available for all kids 18 and under across St. Clair County through the Meet Up and Eat Up summer food program. No registration or ID is needed—just show up during the scheduled times. Meal sites include Capac Elementary, Belle River Elementary in East China, Marysville High School, and several Port Huron schools. Dates and days vary by district, with most sites open weekdays into late July or early August. Officials say it’s a way to keep kids healthy, active, and happy all summer.

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Tuscola County Deputy Thomas Peterson is back on duty after surviving a serious crash on M-24 near Blackmore Road in Fremont Township. In February, he was hit by a drunk driver while helping at a roadside scene, suffering broken bones and other injuries. The driver pleaded no contest to two felonies. Peterson’s return is being celebrated by the Sheriff’s Office as a powerful symbol of strength, recovery, and community spirit across Tuscola County.

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In Sanilac County, a phone scam is targeting residents, with a fraudster posing as “Lieutenant Stevens” from the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer claims people have warrants or are on the sex offender registry, demanding payment through gift cards from stores like Walmart. The Sheriff’s Office confirms no Lieutenant Stevens exists, and they never demand payments over the phone. If you get a suspicious call, hang up and don’t share personal or financial details.

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On Monday, Port Huron drivers will noticed big changes near the Blue Water Bridge due to its plaza expansion. The Michigan Department of Transportation has restricted the Pine Grove ramp to cars only and, by June 15th, shifting eastbound I-94 to three lanes, reserving the left for passenger vehicles. This project rebuilds roads, adds noise walls, and aims to improve safety while creating local jobs, all without raising taxes. This work is part of Component 1 of the BWB plaza expansion project.

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Ontario’s controversial Bill 5 became law on June 4th, removing key environmental protections for a proposed landfill north of Dresden in Chatham-Kent. This law fast-tracks the project by skipping full environmental reviews, sparking anger from local First Nations like Walpole Island and citizen groups. They warn the landfill threatens sacred sites, endangered species, and local water sources. Critics say the bill ignores Indigenous rights and risks public health, while calls grow for federal intervention to stop the project and protect the region’s environment and communities.

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On June 4th U.S. Border Patrol’s Detroit Sector arrested three undocumented immigrants during a traffic stop in St. Clair County. The arrests were made by the Marysville ICE Station with support from local law enforcement. The three individuals now face several charges, including being in the country without permission and overstaying their visas. Authorities are moving forward with their removal from the United States. The exact location of the traffic stop within St. Clair County has not been disclosed.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet