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What Was The Strange Light Seen In The Sky Around The Blue Water Area

On the evening of Monday, April 17th, there was a strange phenomenon that appeared in the sky that had residents in the Blue Water Area baffled. It appeared to be coming from across the border in Canada.

Many had their thoughts on what it could be, so here’s an official word on what the strange light seen in the sky actually was. 

According to the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Department, the strange phenomenon witnessed, is what’s called a light pillar, light pillars are formed when light is refracted by ice crystals under the right temperature conditions and light source. 

The strange phenomenon was caused by flaring from the Nova Chemicals Corunna Site. Flaring is the act of burning excess gasses to depressurize equipment and manage unpredictable and large pressure variations, according to worldbank.org.     

Or, it could just be aliens giving us a light show.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Building Trades Fair Offers High School Students Employment Options

High school students who may be graduating this year, or those who are interested in a career involving skilled trades, be sure to check out this year’s Blue Water Building Trades Fair.

The event will take place this Wednesday, April 19th, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Goodells County Park located at 8345 County Park Dr., Goodells. 

The fair is a hands-on career exploration that will feature more than 20 skilled trades involving in-demand careers in infrastructure, electrical, heavy equipment, and construction.

The Blue Water Building Trades Fair is made possible in partnership through the Blue Water Building Trades, Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Michigan Works, LIUNA, MUST, and St. Clair County RESA. 

Registration is required, so make sure you register today at: msc-mw.org. forms.office.com/R/BBEASSDFDM

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Construction Begins On Gratiot Avenue In Port Huron

It’s the season when barricades and detour signs begin to bloom and pop up all over the roads in Michigan. The City of Port Huron has begun another construction project that will cause residents to find alternate routes. 

Gratiot Avenue, from Elmwood Street to Holland Avenue will be undergoing multiple improvements from now until approximately sometime in November. 

A list of the improvements include:

  • Complete road construction
  • Replacement of select sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main
  • Upgrading of ADA maps
  • New drive approaches and sidewalk
  • Curb and gutter
  • Repaving of the road

Funding sources for this project include the City of Port Huron’s street and utility funds, and Federal funding. 

Those with questions may contact the Department of Public Works at: (810) 984-9730.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Museums Reopens All Sites Along With New Exhibit Announcement

Port Huron Museums provides the Blue Water Area with a variety of facilities and exhibits that share the rich history of the local area, as well as celebrating the creators and leaders in our community.

They are reopening all of their satellite facilities to the public for the 2023 season, which include the HURON Lightship, Thomas Edison Depot, and Fort Gratiot Light Station.

Last year Port Huron Museums offered its guests free admission at all of their sites made possible through grant funding from the City of Port Huron. This year, they will be returning to the paid admissions model, with rates that have remained unchanged since 2016. 

There are also new exhibits on the way which include Portraits of Port Huron, and Take Care with Peanuts. 

If you would like to find out more about these new exhibits, or other information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair Helping Families In Need

We all go through rough patches in our lives at some point, but there are resources and people available that are there to help us get back on track in our times of need. 

The upcoming 2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair will be available for those in need of help combating homelessness, at-risk of becoming homeless, or those experiencing extreme financial difficulty. 

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) College Center Building located at 323 Erie Street, Port Huron.

This event will be hosted by the Housing & Support Workgroup under the St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB). The fair will also feature a variety of community resource vendors, mobile food pantry, personal care items, and giveaways. 

For more information, visit: CSCBinfo.org or follow on Facebook at: SCCCRF. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Free Skin Cancer Screening Offered By Port Huron Medical Center

Melanoma is one of the most common forms of cancer in the U.S. It can be treated successfully if detected in its early stages, Lake Huron Medical Center is offering residents a free skin cancer screening coming in the month of May.

Lake Huron Medical Center, in partnership with Hamzavi Dermatology, will be offering its free melanoma screening on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will be held on the North Campus of Lake Huron Medical Center located at 2601 Electric Ave, Port Huron. 

Lake Huron Cancer Center are leaders in cancer care and have been recognized for providing high quality patient care for over 40 years. 

To register for this event, call: (810) 216-1455.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell