Choze Powell

Discover Surprising Uses For Dryer Sheets Beyond The Laundry Room

Dryer sheets have a variety of uses outside of just softening laundry. Here are just a few of their uses to tidy up your home and perform in ways you may have never thought of.

In the bathroom, use moistened dryer sheets to make chrome fixtures shine and clean soap scum from shower doors. In the kitchen, you can deodorize trash cans by placing a sheet at the bottom.

In the living room, dryer sheets pick up dust and pet hair, keep electronics dust-free, and even remove crayon from walls. In the closet, they eliminate deodorant smudges from clothing with a few wipes, wipe away static cling, and keep clothes smelling fresh. Also, combat shoe odors by placing a sheet in each shoe overnight.

Dryer sheets are versatile and handy for every room of your home!

Source: southernliving.com

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Hippy Dippy Creamery Opens Second Location In Fort Gratiot

Beat the heat this summer and get ready to scream for ice cream! Hippy Dippy Creamery is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their second location at 3900 Pine Grove Ave, Fort Gratiot, which took place on June 21st.

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., this ice cream paradise offers 48 flavors of super premium ice cream along with a colorful and unique atmosphere. After everyone has had their fill of ice cream, you can enjoy a family game of foosball on their eight-person foosball table. Don’t miss their unique take “Taco Tuesday” with their freshly-made warm bubble waffle tacos, and explore their Mocktinis or Bridgerton secret menu.

Their Marysville location still welcomes visitors daily as well from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Indulge in a delicious summer treat at Hippy Dippy Creamery!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Parks & Rec Hosts First Wiffle Ball Tournament

Gather up your friends and join the City of Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department for their inaugural Wiffle Ball tournament at the 16th St. Park Wiffle Ball field located at 2600 Nern St., Port Huron. 

Teams of 3-4 players, aged 16 and older, are invited to participate, and Co-ed teams are welcome. The tournament, following MLW Wiffle Ball rules, includes ghost runners, four innings, and official MLW Wiffle Ball bats. The team registration fee is $50, with the deadline on July 1st. 

For more information on registration, rules, and fees, call the Recreation Department at (810) 984-9760. You can also register in person at Palmer Park Recreation Center located at 2829 Armour St., Port Huron or online at rec.porthuron.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sarnia Police Introduces Biometric Monitoring For Enhanced Prisoner Safety

The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) has implemented new biometric health monitoring technology from GT Global Services Inc. to enhance the safety of arrested individuals in custody. 

Using radar technology, the system monitors real-time vital signs and movement patterns in each cell, activating only when occupied. This innovation aims to quickly alert officers to potential medical emergencies, enabling immediate intervention.

Chief Derek Davis highlighted the importance of this technology, noting its role in detecting life-threatening issues, especially related to drug concealment or consumption prior to arrest. The system respects privacy by not using personal identifiers and complements existing prisoner care protocols. This initiative underscores SPS’s commitment to leveraging new technologies for improved operational effectiveness and safety.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Elite Feet’s 10th Annual Brooks Bash Promises Fun, Freebies, And Fantastic Deals

Join Elite Feet Running Store for their 10th Annual Brooks Bash, a two-day celebration on Friday, June 28th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 29th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Located at 327 Huron Ave in Downtown Port Huron, Elite Feet invites the community to a weekend filled with fun activities, special offers, and exclusive deals.

Spend $175 or more and receive a complimentary pair of Spenco sandals or flip flops. Purchase any Brooks shoes and get free Brooks swag. Meet knowledgeable Brooks Representatives for personalized assistance and try on demo shoes during a demo run. 

Don’t miss out on closeout sales on all brands, including apparel and accessories. Celebrate your passion for running in style with Brooks and Elite Feet!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Rite Aid Closes 27 More Locations Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Shutdowns

The pharmaceutical industry is currently suffering, with major chain Rite Aid set to close 27 more stores, including 12 in Michigan and 15 in Ohio, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This move follows the company’s earlier closures, which included 19 stores in Michigan last year. Rite Aid’s bankruptcy filing listed $8.6 billion in debts against $7.6 billion in assets.

The closures reflect a broader trend in the industry, with more than 7,000 U.S. pharmacies shutting down since 2019, as reported by University of Pittsburgh researcher Lucas Berenbrok. Notably, 54% of these closures were independent drugstores. 

Other major chains are also scaling back, CVS closed around 600 locations at the end of 2023 and Walgreens set to shutter over 150 stores this year. 

Source: apnews.com

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell