Choze Powell

Parasite Outbreak Urges Caution When Handling Livestock

A reminder from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services urges Michiganders to use caution when handling livestock due to a parasitic outbreak.

Residents in Livingston, Ingham, and Oakland counties have shown signs of cryptosporidiosis caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. To date, there have been a total of 12 people between the ages of 19 and 56 who showed signs of diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea along with other related symptoms between November 15 – 21.

The illness is spread via animal stool from infected livestock, and animals may be infected even if they show no symptoms. Individuals may come into contact with the parasite by petting or handling sick animals which then enters the person via contaminated hands, so handwashing immediately after is important. 

If you or someone you know begins to experience symptoms please contact a physician immediately. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Twenty-Four Small Michigan Manufacturers Receive Tech Grant

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that twenty-four small Michigan manufacturers have been awarded a total of $559,005 in grant funding.

The funding was part of the $3million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Program, which  will help them adopt Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. The grants are reimbursement-based and cover up to 50 percent of technologies such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and more.

CEO of MEDC and President and Chair of the MSF Board, Quentin L. Messer Jr. says “As Michigan continues to lead the world in advanced manufacturing, these Industry 4.0 grants will help Michigan manufacturers of all sizes adopt new and innovative technologies that will enable them to remain competitive well into the future.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Christmas Toys To Avoid This Holiday Season

The joy of opening Christmas presents is unmatched, but could that new toy be a disaster waiting to happen? Here’s what to watch out for to keep your children safe this holiday season. 

Nonprofit organization, W.A.T.C.H (World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc.) has issued a list of toys for the 2022 Christmas season that are a potential hazard, and should be taken into consideration before purchasing. 

Hazards include toys that contain coin cell batteries, toy weapons, toxic substances, and plush toys that could potentially lead to suffocation in infants. Here is a list to help you make safe choices this holiday:

  • Cocomelon Musical Learning Watch
  • Disney Raya’s Action & Adventure Sword
  • Li’l Woodzeez Tickle-Your-Taste-Buds Bakery
  • Black Panther Wakanda Battle Claws
  • Zeus Lion
  • Dingray Musical Bath Toy
  • Ooze Labs Chemistry Station
  • Bunny Rabbit Cuddly Pillow
  • Pop’n Fidget Spinners
  • Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blasters

For the detailed list visit: toysafety.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Holiday Shopping Event For The Children Returns

Typically it’s the parents, or should I say Santa, that is out and about getting gifts ready for all of the good little boys and girls. This year the kids have a chance to do a little holiday shopping of their own at the 3rd Annual Panda Santa Kids Shopping Event.

The event is being held by Polka Dot Pandas located at 201 Huron Ave. in downtown Port Huron. Polka Dot Pandas is a children’s clothing boutique that features original designs on hats, dresses, hair accessories and more. 

On Friday, December 12th until Saturday, December 10th, parents can bring their children down to do some holiday shopping of their own. Featured items are $5 or less, and feature quality, locally made gifts for the whole family. There will also be goodie bags for the first 50 kids each event day, so get there early.  

For more information, visit their Facebook page at: Port Huron Pandas.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

McLaren Port Huron Train Display Is A Holiday Tradition

The Christmas season brings with it all sorts of events, displays and activities. Port Huron McLaren celebrates with a holiday tradition of their own. 

For more than 30 years, Percy McDonald, MD has taken his love for trains, and turned it into an annual holiday display that many families in the community look forward to seeing each year. The display is located in the South Tower Lobby, along with the Festival of Trees. 

All are welcomed to stop by and check out the display in person. You can take photos or video from the outside, or you can stop in as long as you are wearing the required mask to do so. 

The holiday train display can be viewed daily between the hours of 8AM – 9PM. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program Available For Port Huron Residents

Port Huron residents are being offered access to a program that will assist with home repairs for qualifying individuals. 

The Community Development Division of Port Huron is offering their Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program for low to moderate income homeowners that allows them to make necessary exterior repairs to their homes. The program will provide assistance of up to $25,000 on repairs such as:

  • Roof replacement
  • Siding and Painting
  • Porch Repair 
  • Gutter/Downspouts

This program is a 5-year deferred payment loan, with no payment being required as long as all program requirements are adhered to.

For more information call: (810) 984-9736.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell