St. Clair County is making leadership official. Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Thomas Hull as the county’s full-time administrator and controller, dropping his interim title after months on the job. Hull stepped in January first following the previous administrator’s retirement and will now serve through the end of ’28. He started with the county 13 years ago, and worked his way up through several roles. In this position, Hull manages daily operations and oversees county finances, with full support from the board.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A historic building in downtown Lexington is getting a fresh start with a modern twist. Foley’s Market, originally built in 1858, is set to reopen soon as a multi-use indoor marketplace led by the Roxbury Group, known for restoring nearby Cadillac House. The updated space will feature four businesses, including an expanded Foley’s Spirits, a new sandwich shop, a Detroit City Distillery tasting room, and a cigar lounge. Renovations highlight the building’s original structure, with a full opening expected within weeks.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Cardinal Mooney senior Stella Behnan overcame a serious sacral fracture at the base of her spine last summer. The injury forced her to miss the entire cross country season and raised doubts about her future in track. With steady support from coach Matt Zammit, she pushed through three months of recovery and tough winter training. On May 6, Behnan broke the school record in the girls 1,600 meters, running 5 minutes 39.76 seconds. She heads to the Division 4 state finals on May 30th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet