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Christine McNabb is NACW’s Woman of the Year

The Port Huron Chapter of National Association of Career Women provides a place for professional and personal development of women, and each year they select a Woman of the Year at their annual meeting. This year’s honoree is Christine McNabb.

Christina McNabb is the Branch Manager at Northstar Bank in St. Clair, and she is active in the St. Clair Rotary, St. Clair Police Foundation, and Marine City Chamber of Commerce.

The Port Huron Chapter of NACW selected Christine as their Woman of the Year because of her work on the board of the organization and her commitment to teaching banking and financial responsibility to St. Clair and Marine City high school students.

The NACW’s Woman of the Year is a woman whose “conduct exemplifies the highest standards, personally and professionally, while remaining active in her career. Women who are interested in learning more about NACW can visit their website at nacwonline.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Yard of the Year Winners Announced

Port Huron, MI — The Beautification Commission’s Yard of the Year contest winners were recognized during the Port Huron City Council’s regular meeting on September 13, 2021.  The wooden yellow tulip was awarded to the residential winners and a wall plaque went to the commercial winner.  

2021 Residential Winners: 

 Central:
  • Michael & Melanie Belleman – 1912 Union Street
  • Tracy Cole – 1331 20th Street
  • Mark Reynolds – 1533 Court Street
North:
  • Paul & LuAnn Carpo – 2929 Omar Street
  • Robert & Sandra Funk – 848 Lakeview Avenue
  • Dondra Slingerland – 2937 Elmwood Street
South:
  • Scott & Karen Harris – 2830 Military Street
  • Stephen & Catherine Grattan – 2223 Griswold Street
  • Kim Rogan – 1726 7th Street

Commercial Winner:

Jowett Funeral Home – 1634 Lapeer Avenue

 

Three Arrested in Pair of Drug Raids

Port Huron, MI — Three people were arrested following a pair of drug raids by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force last week.

According to Sheriff Mat King, the DTF conducted investigations into the sales of narcotics in the Port Huron area.  On September 8th, at about 8:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 900 block of 10th Avenue in Port Huron.  Inside the home, members of the Drug Task Force located and seized a dealer quantity of methamphetamine, along with prescription medication, drug packaging and scales.  A 38 year old man was arrested at the scene of the investigation.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of analogs, and maintaining a drug house.  

The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Port Huron Police Department assisted at the scene of the search warrant.

In September 9th, a raid was conducted at a residence in the 1300 block of Nelson Street in Port Huron at about 10:00 p.m.  During a search of the home, a dealer quantity of methamphetamine was seized, along with dealer quantities of heroin and cocaine, drug packaging materials and a scale.  Two people, a 34 year old woman and 29 year old man, both of Port Huron were arrested at the residence.  They are expected to face charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and maintaining a drug house.

The U.S. Border Patrol K-9 Unit and Port Huron Police Department assisted at the scene of the search warrant.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff

Port Huron’s Municipal Office Center and Brass Rail Both For Sale

Two downtown Port Huron landmarks are for sale. The Municipal Office Center and the Brass Rail are both available for new ownership.

The Municipal Office Center is currently home to the Port Huron Police Department and many departments of City government. The State of Michigan and Michigan Works! also have offices in the Municipal Office Center.

The riverfront office complex is listed for $5 million with Kramer Realty.

The Brass Rail, a downtown fixture since the 1930s, is also for sale. The bar has been closed since the start of the pandemic. The Brass Rail is best known as a destination during the holiday season with festive lighting and the signature “Tom and Jerry” drink. The entire business is for sale for $750,000.

Tremendous potential exists with both properties. The Municipal Office Center Property’s future would have to be approved by City Council. According to City Manager James Freed, any sale would be contingent upon a defined redevelopment agreement which will be placed on the City Council agenda for the second September meeting.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Lost Your Vaccine Record? Print it From Home with New Portal

Lost your COVID-19 Vaccine Record? No worries. Immunization records can now be accessed by individual citizens. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Michigan Immunization Portal.

Michigan adults over the age of 18 can access their immunization records online. This includes COVID-19 vaccine records.

The Michigan Care Improvement Registry, or MCIR, was previously only available to authorized users. Now, anyone can access their own personal records if they create a MILogin account and upload a valid ID. There is no cost to use the portal.

MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel said, “We want to make sure Michiganders are able to access their vaccination records as easily as possible as this is important health information. The Michigan Immunization Portal allows them to find their record from their computer or smart phone and save a copy for their records. This will also allow anyone who has misplaced their COVID-19 vaccination card to print a record of their vaccination.”

The portal is funded by CDC grant money.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Woman Killed in Crash on I-94

A 54 year old woman from Chesterfield Township is dead following a one car crash on I-94 shortly after 12:30 PM on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office were called to westbound I-94 west of the Water Street exit for a one car crash.  When they arrived, they discovered that the woman apparently lost control due to wet pavement and struck a barrier.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Accident Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office are on scene at this hour, to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office