Port Huron teens are in for an uplifting treat as the popular BLOOM event returns. This fun-filled night just for girls focuses on building confidence and celebrating their unique worth with the theme “Masterpiece.” It all happens Friday, February 27th, at McMorran Place in downtown Port Huron. Doors open at 5 p.m., and general admission tickets are $20. Grab them starting midnight January 9th at ABeautifulMe.com—get 50% off, just $10, for the first 24 hours only.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Horse owners in St. Clair County should stay alert after a 13-year-old gelding tested positive for strangles just before Christmas. The horse showed signs like fever, runny nose, and fast breathing starting mid-December. He is now quarantined at home to stop the spread. Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection that passes easily between horses through contact or shared items. Local barns are reminded to quarantine new arrivals, clean equipment thoroughly, and watch for early symptoms to protect their herds during the holiday season. Most horses recover fully.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia residents will see their city property taxes rise by about 3.95 percent this new year, adding roughly $42 more per $100,000 of home value. City council approved a $196 million budget to cover rising costs for basics like water, roads, and sewers while fixing old infrastructure. They’re spending $65 million on repairs, including flood-preventing sewer work and road fixes, but delayed a new police station to keep the tax hike lower. Final tax bills depend on county and school board decisions later this year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet