Restaurants Team Up for Back-to-School Giveback

Port Huron families can help support local schools while enjoying discounted food and free kids’ activities tomorrow. Savvy Sliders and Happy’s Pizza on 24th Street will host a back-to-school customer appreciation event from 4 to 7 p.m., with 10% of proceeds benefiting Port Huron Area School District programs that support students. Kids can enjoy free face painting and balloon characters, while customers can grab $1 custard shakes or a buy-one-get-one deal on kids’ personal pizzas, while supplies last, according to organizers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Health Officials Warn Mosquito Risk Persists

St. Clair County health officials are warning residents that mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile remain a risk, even after years with few or no local cases. Medical Director Doctor Remington Nevin says low case numbers don’t mean the danger is gone, and outdoor time should always be treated as carrying some risk. Most infected people show no symptoms, but about 1 in 5 develop fever or body aches, and severe brain-related illness is possible, especially in older adults. With no vaccine available, the health department urges long sleeves and EPA-registered repellent.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Hall of Fame Inductees

Kathy and Darwin Sneller of Sebewaing were honored statewide over the weekend. The Huron County couple, owners of Starward Farms, were inducted into the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame Saturday. The Snellers have run their 943-acre dairy and crop farm for more than 50 years, raising 100 milking cows and growing sugarbeets, corn, wheat, soybeans and hay. Their herd earned a national breeder award for 34 straight years. The induction ceremony took place at Presbyterian Church in Hastings, featuring remarks from state and national farm leaders.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet