Repairs to the Black River Canal in Port Huron are set to start in less than two weeks, following City Manager James Freed’s approval of a contract with Trojan Development Company. The company will install a cofferdam and remove the damaged tainter gate. After evaluating six bids, they selected the most cost-effective option with the quickest completion time. This project is the first of three phases, which will include installing a new tainter gate, building seawalls, and reinforcing the canal banks.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

At the upcoming Lapeer City Commission meeting on October 21st, new rules for public participation will be discussed after recent concerns about disruptive behavior at meetings. Proposed changes include limiting speaking time to three minutes for individuals and ten minutes for group representatives, while also clarifying that comments should focus on city-related matters. Disruptive attendees may be removed by police if necessary.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Sarnia, a woman arrested in January for drugs and a shotgun was re-arrested Tuesday after a weekend robbery incident involving a knife. Two suspects robbed a man on an e-bike near Napier and Elgin streets, and a Good Samaritan was injured trying to intervene. The woman, Laura Chesney, 33, resisted arrest, injuring an officer. She faces multiple charges and remains in jail pending a court appearance today. Chesney had prior arrests involving drugs and weapons.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The annual Fall leaf pick-up program will take place from October 21st to November 30th. Residents must place their leaves on the boulevard in front of their homes by Monday at 7 a.m. for collection any day of the week. Equipment will operate in zones one and two simultaneously. Yard waste bags and containers will also be picked up until December 12th. To ensure proper collection, leaves should not be mixed with other debris, and residents should avoid parking near leaf piles. View a map of the collection zones below.

McKenzie Health System will host a free virtual event on October 16th, from noon to 1, featuring organizing expert Connie Kramer from Integrit Cleaning & Organizing. Kramer will share practical home organization tips and time-saving hacks for the community. The session is part of the “Healthy Living Together” series, offering helpful advice on decluttering and maintaining order at home. Locals can register at McKenzieHealth.org.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet