Overnight traffic in Port Huron will take a temporary detour as city crews clean the Tenth Street Bridge. Power washing began Tuesday, shutting down the drawbridge to vehicles from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Crews scheduled the work overnight to limit disruptions, ensuring a fresh start for the bridge without major traffic delays. The annual cleaning wraps up by Friday, restoring full access just in time for the Easter weekend.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
A man charged with killing Port Huron resident Vincent Buckles was arraigned Monday after being brought back from Georgia. Dazman Robert Drake, 23, faces six felony charges, including murder and arson. The incident occurred on January 28 at Buckles’ home. Drake was arrested in Georgia by U.S. Marshals. His co-defendant, 36-year-old Sayon Florence, allegedly set up the confrontation but didn’t intend for it to turn fatal. Drake was denied bond and will appear in court next Tuesday. Both could face life in prison if convicted.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
A new report ranks Michigan 34th in the U.S. for older workers. With nearly 27% of seniors still working and only 14% doing so remotely, Michigan lags behind other states. Local seniors earn a median income of $52,764, below the national average. Rising healthcare and housing costs are forcing more Michiganders to delay retirement. The study, by Seniorly, used federal data to compare income, job flexibility, and workplace age bias. Washington and New Hampshire topped the list for senior-friendly work environments.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Sarnia’s housing crisis hit another roadblock as city council voted 5–4 to delay a 56-unit affordable housing project on Exmouth Street. Despite strong support from provincial policies and local plans, the project now heads to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Proposed by the Inn of the Good Shepherd, it would offer rents as low as $800–$1,000. Critics cited parking and building size, but advocates argue it fits the neighborhood and meets urgent housing needs. Over 900 people remain on Sarnia’s waitlist. Mediation on the appeal is set for this summer.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Michiganders are coming together to show love for their Canadian neighbors. Indivisible’s Lake Superior group is hosting a solidarity event later this month at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. Despite recent trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs, locals want to prove the friendship between the U.S. and Canada is strong. Everyone’s invited to join and celebrate the bond.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
In St. Clair County, a tragic case has resurfaced as Amanda Maison and Maurice Houle face charges for the ’18 death of Amanda’s son, Matthew. The young boy was found lifeless in his bed, and now, years later, the couple is accused of starving and abusing him. Prosecutors say they even hid his injuries to avoid scrutiny. Matthew’s grandparents had long worried about his safety, and an autopsy confirmed he suffered terribly. If convicted, Maison and Houle could spend life behind bars.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet