The Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce says local CEO Carrie McEachran is in D.C. this week taking part in a cross-border business mission led by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The two-day trip comes ahead of a major review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico trade deal. McEachran joins business leaders from across Ontario in meetings with American lawmakers to push for smoother trade and stronger supply chains. As a border community, Sarnia-Lambton’s energy and manufacturing sectors play a big part in North American trade.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is giving out $150,000 in new grants to help 24 animal shelters statewide. The money comes from the Animal Welfare Fund—supported by tax return donations. Local recipients include Macomb County Animal Shelter with $10,000, Gratiot County with $8,600, and Sanilac County Humane Society with $6,500. Most projects this year will boost spay and neuter services, expand vaccinations in underserved areas, and provide pet microchips. Since 2010, Michigan has awarded over $2 million to shelters improving animal care.

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In Port Huron, the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council is gearing up for its annual Dinner for Kids’ Sake, coming up Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Water Convention Center. This year’s nautical‑themed evening helps fund programs that protect local children from abuse and neglect. Guests can enjoy dinner, a cash bar, mobile auctions, and raffles. Tickets are $60 each, and one lucky guest could win a private Huron Lady II cruise or take home $1,000 in cash.

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A longtime St. Clair County physician will spend the next 15 years in federal prison. Sixty‑two‑year‑old Robert Glapinski of Mussey Township was sentenced in Detroit after admitting to distributing child pornography. Investigators say Michigan State Police began looking into him last year after a national tip led to his Google account. Officers later found more than 3,000 illegal images and videos on his devices. Prosecutors say Glapinski’s actions fueled the abuse of children, while defense attorneys said he’s accepted responsibility for his crimes.

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In Millington, police say a false bomb threat at Millington Community Schools Thursday morning turned out to be a hoax. The call came in around 10:46 a.m., prompting a full lockdown and heavy police presence, including deputies from the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office and a bomb-sniffing dog. Officers swept the buildings and found no danger. The lockdown was lifted once everything was cleared. Investigators say this was a “swatting” incident — a fake emergency meant to trigger a police response. Police continue to investigate who made the call.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet