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Whitmer Announces Plans for Wireless Charging Roadway

Pontiac, MI — Governor Whitmer visited Motor Bella yesterday, and announced plans to develop a wireless dynamic charging roadway in Michigan.

In the opening ceremony of Motor Bella’s press and industry day, Whitmer said, “Michigan was home to the first mile of paved road, and now we’re paving the way for the roads of tomorrow with innovative infrastructure that will support the economy and the environment, helping us achieve our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.”

Whitmer also said that the project will accelerate the “deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure in Michigan and will create new opportunities for businesses and high-tech jobs amidst the transition to electric vehicles.”

The Michigan Department of Transportation will release a Request for Proposal next week to start the pilot program that will create a one-mile stretch of roadway in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county that will wirelessly charge electric vehicles while they drive.

Michigan would be the first state in the nation to deploy this type of infrastructure.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Rural Education Day Coming to Goodell’s County Park

The St. Clair County Farm Bureau represents 3,871 member families in St. Clair County. Members are preparing to host their Rural Education Day at Goodells County Park on Wednesday September 22.

Project RED (Rural Education Day) connects 4th grade students from schools across the county with the farmers that raise livestock and cultivate the crops produced in our area.

Students will learn about the dairy industry along with bees, pigs, rabbits, and beef cattle. They will also learn about sugar beets, wheat, corn, and soybeans.

Local farmers will be set up in stations throughout the fairgrounds to share their knowledge with students.

2021 Project RED Day is part of St. Clair County Farm Bureau’s mission to educate youth in the community about how agriculture enriches their lives.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Master Impersonators Coming to McMorran

An evening with the Edwards Twins promises to amaze spectators with hilariously accurate impressions of their favorite celebrities, and the show is coming to McMorran Place for one-night only on Saturday, October 2nd at 7 PM.

Anthony and Eddie Edwards are identical twins who are master impersonators of over 100 celebrities. They performed at a Mid-City Nutrition fundraiser in 2019, and Beth Belanger, Mid-City Nutrition Treasurer, wanted to bring them back to Port Huron.

“I first saw them in West Palm Beach Florida years ago and thought they would be fabulous in Port Huron,” said Belanger. “No one will be disappointed with the entertaining show.”

The Edwards Twins will present “An Evening With the Stars” featuring impersonations of Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and more.

Get your tickets at Mcmorran.com

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

McLaren Port Huron August Employee of the Month

Port Huron, MI – Erin Emerick has been named the Employee of the Month for August. Emerick has worked at McLaren Port Huron for 13 years and is currently a sonographer in the Ultrasound department.

Emerick was nominated by her coworkers because she lives the hospital values. Her commitment to her department and coworkers shows through her positive attitude, pride in her job and being a diligent team player. Emerick is dependable, has a strong work ethic and is respected by her peers for her clinical expertise. She always puts patients first. She is kind, has a great sense of humor and always helps when needed. Her coworkers say they are lucky to work with Emerick.

This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.

To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

What is There To Do in the Port Huron Area?

If you have guests visiting from out of town, or you are a native looking to see your city with fresh eyes, you can take multiple tours of Port Huron on Google and discover much of what the area has to offer.

The Blue Water Convention and Visitors Bureau has created several community tourism maps on Google that feature shopping, dining, and indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment options in the city of Port Huron and the Thumbcoast region.

Maps include Discover Port Huron, Thumbcoast Beer, Wine & Spirits Tour, Michigan Thumbcoast Heritage & Lighthouse Tour, Michigan Thumbcoast Road Trip M29 – M25, and Haunted Sites.

According to Katie Stepp, Marketing Manager for the Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, they are working on maps for each of the major shoreline communities. They are also active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and, more recently, TikTok spreading the word about our region and its amenities.

For more information, visit: bluewater.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Sandy Hunwick Harrison Center PHASD

Harrison Holding Walk-in Registration for Adult Learners

Harrison Center in Port Huron provides adult learning opportunities for those who want to complete their high school diploma or study for their G.E.D. tests. The school is open for walk-in registration from now until September 30th  from 8 AM – 1 PM Monday – Thursday and Tuesday & Thursday evenings from  4:30 – 7 PM.

Those who want to enroll should bring their birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID, and their social security card to register. Students who previously attended Harrison Center can log in to Skyward to update their information in the “Returning Student Verification” section.

Sandy Hunwick has been teaching at Harrison for 5 years. Prior to her position at Harrison she had retired after 17 years with Port Huron Schools.  “We are just trying to help adults in our community succeed,” said Hunwick.

Last year, Harrison Center had 40 graduates , and their goal this year is 50 grads. They have already had their first GED graduate.

Hunwick wants to encourage anyone in the community who was approved for the Futures for Frontliners program to enroll in the program as soon as possible. “They must register by December 31st or they will lose that scholarship,” she said.

September 19 – 25 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which helps raise awareness of the need for adult education and family literacy programs in communities.

Harrison Center enrolls students all year long. After October 1st, registration is by appointment only.

To learn more, visit their website here:

http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/harrison_adult_learning_center

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand