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Bridge Closed – Police Investigating Suspicious Container

Port Huron, MI — Early this morning a suspicious container was observed near the train tracks and  the scenic turnout north of the Blue Water Bridge. The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad  has been called to the scene to examine it. The Port Huron Fire Department and U.S. Border Patrol are assisting.

Please refrain from entering the area around Wright and Elmwood. Port  Huron Police Officers and the Department of Public Works have blocked off access at this  time. The United States Coast Guard has blocked off boat traffic as a precaution. We will  notify you when it is safe to return.  

If you have knowledge of this suspicious package call the Port Huron Police Department at  (810) 984-8415.

Anonymous tips can be received through the CAPTURE Hotline at (810)  987-6688, emailed through www.porthuronpolice.org, or texted by downloading the Port  Huron PD app on apple or android devices.

Anonymous texts can also be received by texting  the keyword CAPTURE and their message/tip to 847411.  

Submitted by the Port Huron Police Department 

 

Health Department Moves COVID Services to Offices

St. Clair County, MI — The St. Clair County Health Department has moved the bulk of its COVID-19 testing and vaccine services to their main building on 28th Street in Port Huron and to the Teen Health center behind Port Huron High School on Court Street.

Appointments for testing and vaccines can still be done online at the Health Department’s website <HERE> or by calling the Health Department at (810)987-5300. All three vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson are available.

COVID-19 Vaccine appointments are available for all people 12 years old and older at the Main Office Monday – Thursday, and for those 12 – 21 at Teen Health Monday – Thursday during normal business hours.

COVID-19 testing appointments are available Monday – Friday at both locations.

According to Dr. Annette Mercatante, Medical Health Officer for the St. Clair County Health Department, pop-up vaccine clinics will continue to be held throughout the county for the convenience of the public. Those clinics can be found at scchealth.co.

As of yesterday, there were 4,903 active cases of COVID-19 in St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Nominate an Outstanding Sarnia Lambton Business

Sarnia, Ontario — Nominations are now open for the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. Nominations close at 11:59 PM on July 11th.

The Outstanding Business Achievement Awards enable the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the innovation and achievement of local businesses. This year’s spotlight will be on entrepreneurs and organizations that have gone above and beyond to support their staff, customers, and clients during the last year.

The added stress and creativity required to adapt to the pandemic were unprecedented challenges for Sarnia Lambton’s business leaders, and the Chamber wants to recognize the unsung heroes in the broad range of industry sectors it represents.

A gala to celebrate the award winners will be held virtually on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6 – 8 PM.

To nominate a business, visit their website: https://slcc.awardify.io/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Redistricting Commission Coming to Port Huron

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is holding public hearings throughout the state of Michigan, and they are coming to Port Huron on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

The public hearing will he at the Blue Water Convention Center on Harker Street in Port Huron, and doors open at 4:00 PM.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission was created by voters in 2018, when an amendment to the Michigan constitution was passed to redraw and adopt new boundaries for Congressional, House, and Senate voting districts in the state.

The public hearings are required by law, and they allow the public to receive information about the redistricting process, share the purpose and responsibilities of the commission, and contribute their comments on the redistricting plans.

Those interested in attending the hearing can sign-up to attend either in person or virtually here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTQJXK6

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Secretary of State Adds More Appointments

The pandemic changed some things for good, and one of them may be never having to return to the old “take a number and wait” system at Michigan Secretary of State branch offices.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently announced that appointments are being added to the system to serve more customers, greeters at branch offices will help with scheduling, and a priority service will be added for those who need disability placards.

As a result of changes made during the pandemic, many services can be completed online or at a self-service station located inside Secretary of State branch offices or participating Meijer stores. The nearest self-service stations in St. Clair County are at the Marysville Meijer store and the Port Huron Secretary of State Office in Ft. Gratiot.

Those who need to schedule an appointment at a branch office should check the Secretary of State’s website just after 8 AM and Noon each weekday when next-day appointments are released.

On Monday, the department released 350,000 new appointments, so there are currently options for booking future appointments as early as the end of June. Appointment options are available for the next six months, but they tend to fill up quickly.

To learn more visit: https://www.michigan.gov/sos

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

 

Rocket Mortgage Classic Will Help Detroiters Access Technology

There is a lot of excitement for a live event at this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. The event is June 28th – July 4th, and boasts an impressive lineup of world class golfers along with a campaign to raise over a million dollars for charity.

The Rocket Mortgage Classic is the first PGA TOUR event to be held in the city of Detroit, and the event raised more than 1.2 million dollars for charity in 2019. All net proceeds from this year’s event will support their Changing the Course initiative which is committed to ensure every Detroit resident has access to the internet, technology, and digital literacy training they deserve within 5 years.

At a press conference Monday, officials from the Rocket Mortgage Classic announced a citywide campaign to streamline access to the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The “EBB 313” compliments the Changing the Course initiative, and it will help provide discounts on internet access and technology subsidies for eligible resident of Detroit.

Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies, and Chairman of the 313 Fund, said, “The Rocket Mortgage Classic is all about building an exciting event in our home city that simultaneously creates opportunity for Detroit residents.”

Dr. Darienne Hudson, President and CEO of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, said they will work with other local nonprofits and governmental agencies throughout Detroit to connect residents with the program. “We’re natural conveners, this kind of engagement is in our DNA. This is what we were built to do,” Dr. Hudson said of the United Way.

Bryson DeChambeau, defending champion of the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Rocket Mortgage Ambassador, said, “One of the things that impressed me the most about the Rocket family is their dedication to helping change lives in the 313 area.” He went on to say, “My family always told me to give back and do as much as you can no matter what position you’re in.”

For more information visit pgatour.com or get your tickets for the event <HERE>.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand