George James

Update On 120-Inch Water Transmission Main Break

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has an update on the August 13th break to the 120-inch water transmission main that distributes finished drinking water from its Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to communities in the northern part of GLWA’s drinking water service area.

With the 120-inch transmission main now fully closed, GLWA’s Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility has begun producing the 81 million gallons of water it will take to fill the 26 miles of main. Once the transmission main is filled, GLWA will work with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to implement a flushing and disinfection plan. Due to the size and length of the transmission main, GLWA expects this flushing and disinfection to take some time and is estimating a return to normal operations by September 21st.

GLWA will share more information as it becomes available.

Reporting for WGRT – George James

Construction Closing Port Huron Neighborhood to Thru Traffic

Beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2022 the City of Port Huron will be making improvements to the area from Cedar Street to Oak Street between 10th Street to 16th Street. These improvements will include new asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, and sidewalks. Funding source for this project is the voter approved street millage.

These roads will be closed to thru traffic until approximately November 15th.

Please observe the “Road Closed Local Traffic Only” signs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If there are any further questions regarding this matter, please contact the Department of Public Works.

Submitted by the City of Port Huron DPW

Christian Music Festival Returns For Another Year Of Celebration

Looking for a concert experience that is family friendly to close out the summer? Look no further than Bridge Fest 2022, a Christian centered concert experience put together by Brad Allen of Bridges Church.

Allen decided to start the event due to lack of places to play. “We found it difficult to find places to play any more than 4-6 songs, so I got the idea to organize the event last year. We had 6 – 8 bands playing as well as speakers. The event was successful enough to do it again this year,” says Allen.

Beginning Saturday, September 10th, from 11 AM – 8 PM this year’s event will feature 12 groups playing genres from rock to folk on two stages. The event will be located at Bay Mills Indian Community Property on Court and 4th St, in Port Huron, MI.

Bridge Fest 2022 is free and will also feature food trucks from vendors such as Daylicious Drinks & Treats, Coffi, Extra Pastabilities, and Pop’s Sweets on the Streets.

For more information contact them on Facebook at Bridgefest.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sarnia Promoting Literacy Through Little Free Library

Our friends across the border in the city of Sarnia are announcing the installation of five Little Free Libraries (LFL) across five different parks around the community. The goal of the project is to strengthen connections in the community by providing more access to reading materials.

The Little Free Libraries project was started in 2021 by Literacy Lambton as a pop-up program in public spaces. An initiative to cooperate on installing permanent LFLs at city parks soon followed.

The five parks that will see the new LFLs are Germain Park, Twin Lakes, Wiltshire, Centennial, and Marcin Park. All made possible through a partnership with Literacy Lambton and the Rotary Club of Sarnia. The volunteer members of the Rotary Club of Sarnia will ensure that each library is stocked with reading materials and well maintained.

Recreation Superintendent, Shelley Kern says, “These additions to our parks expand access to literacy right where our residents live, fostering a sense of community as neighborhoods come together to share their favorite books and the joy of reading.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sign Up Now for Hunter Safety Education

Fall is on the way – that means youth and archery deer hunting, trapping, and waterfowl seasons are quickly approaching. Don’t wait for opening day; register now for a hunter safety education course or a field day.

These courses are available in either a traditional classroom setting, online, or take-home program. The online and take-home programs are great for busy hunters who want to learn but need a flexible schedule to complete the course at their own pace, followed by a single-session field day.

“We encourage interested hunters to check the website daily, as new classes continue to be added. Keep in mind that the closest class or field day might be located outside your county or postal code,” said Lt. Tom Wanless, DNR recreational safety, education and enforcement officer.

Participants completing the online or take-home program must pre-register for a field day.

Interested in sharing your hunting knowledge? Consider becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor.

Learn more about hunter safety education and volunteering as a hunter education instructor or search for classes at Michigan.gov/RecreationalSafety.

Reporting for WGRT – George James

New Massage Studio and Boutique Celebrates Open House

KM5 South, a massage and wellness studio, is celebrating its new location with an Open House on Wednesday, September 7th from 6-8 PM. The studio, located at 812 Lapeer Avenue, Suite A in Port Huron, is the second location operated by entrepreneur and massage therapist, Krista Ward.

Krista Ward has been working as a massage therapist for over five years out of a private office in Mercy Village. She specializes in injury and neuromuscular massage and helping older adults reduce pain and achieve rest and relaxation. She also has extensive training in prenatal massage, sound meditation, and body treatments that improve the look and feel of her client’s skin and bodies.

As her clientele grew, Krista decided to expand KM5 by adding two new massage therapists and a south end location to grow her business. She chose a historic building on Lapeer Avenue and sought to make it her own, adding vintage decor and a farm house feel that offers a warm and cozy vibe for both her and her clients.

KM5 is also a boutique with hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays where the community can come in and shop her collection of Farmhouse Fresh, Shaklee, and Plant Therapy products.

Those who want to check out KM5 South can stop by the Open House to meet the team, experience a complimentary massage, grab a swag bag full of goodies, and enter a drawing for 1 full year of massages.

Learn more at https://km5.us/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand