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GM Supplier Gestamp To Invest $390M In Michigan Facilities
Gestamp, a Spanish automotive supplier and one of the world’s largest body-in-white and chassis suppliers is constructing a new $64.5 million production facility in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. The new Chesterfield facility is part of a broader $390 million investment from Gestamp into the company’s various Michigan facilities. The new Chesterfield plant is set to supply GM with steel blanks for electric vehicle assemblies at The General’s Orion Assembly plant.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. The Speaker Township Board of Trustees adopted some amendments to two ordinances. The changes that were adopted were the zoning ordinance regarding amended regulations for wind energy conversion facilities. Altogether there are 17 changes made to the zoning ordinance. The...
Here's who won best French fry in the Blue Water Area
It was a close race, but What The Fry has been voted as the top spot for French fries in the Blue Water Area. More than 2,800 votes were cast for residents' favorite fry spots in the area in celebration of National French Fry Day. What The Fry earned nearly 46% of the votes.
Reconstruction of Lapeer Ave. from 24th to 16th on tap for next year
PORT HURON — A busy section of Lapeer Avenue is slated for reconstruction next year under an engineering agreement OK’d by city officials this week. City Council members signed off on a $373,840 agreement with Rowe Professional Services on Monday for the project to rehab Lapeer between 16th and 24th streets.
Visit Port Huron, where Thomas Edison’s legacy shines bright
PORT HURON, MI - Port Huron is known for its waterfront, historic lighthouse, and the iconic Blue Water Bridge that takes you to Canada. But did you know it’s also the place where the famous inventor Thomas Edison began his journey to change the world?. If you purchase a...
St. Clair County Community College offers youth summer camps
St. Clair County Community College is offering a variety of summer camps, ranging from esports to galaxy STEM camps. “This is the chance for students of all ages to take part in innovative learning opportunities and unforgettable sports coaching,” college officials said in a news release. “We have received...
Chesterfield Township voters to trim GOP field for trustee seats
Nearly a dozen Republicans are vying for four spots on the November ballot in the race for Chesterfield Township trustee. The Aug. 6 primary election will narrow the field of GOP candidates from 11 to four. Winners will advance to the general election this fall to compete with a trio of Democratic candidates for four trustee seats.
Washington Twp. man guilty of killing his wife in shootout sentenced
Matthew Louis Mollicone has been sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Sabaugh for his May 2024 conviction. Mollicone was found guilty by a Macomb County jury for the death of his wife during a shooting with another man after an eight day jury trial by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Steve Fox.
Chesterfield Township incumbents face primary challengers
Chesterfield Township’s three incumbent full-time elected officials are being challenged for their seats in the Aug. 6 primary election. Winners in the Republican primary races for supervisor, clerk and treasurer will advance to the November ballot. No Democratic candidates are running for the three seats. Incumbent Supervisor Brad Kersten...
Michigan man gets 40 years in federal prison for Arkansas child sex offense
A registered sex offender from Michigan who traveled to Arkansas to sexually accost a child was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Thursday.
'Spirit of Port Huron' needs nominations to continue
PORT HURON — Port Huron is accepting nominations for the "Spirit of Port Huron Awards," hoping to continue a decades-long tradition of celebrating local leaders. “I know there’s a lot of very worthy people in the city of Port Huron that should get a nomination for one of these categories,” Repp said during a council meeting.
Cora Rattew – Fan Club 7.12.24
Cora Rattew from Port Huron is the latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club – congratulations, Cora! As an official new club member, Cora will get some custom station gear to sport, courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you’d like to be featured online as a fan club member and pick up your own cool swag, CLICK HERE for your chance to win!
Crowded races for supervisor, trustee before Fort Gratiot voters Aug. 6
Fort Gratiot voters will have a few big decisions to make in the local primary election next month with multiple Republican candidates vying to move ahead in the roles of supervisor, treasurer, and trustee. And top of mind for many is being able to help influence in the outcomes of two ongoing things:...
Repeat Sex Offender From Michigan Sentenced to 40 Years After Offenses Against a Child in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK—Jeremy Robert Ward, a registered sex offender from Michigan, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Thursday. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker. Ward...
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