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Sarnia-Lambton’s Emergency Notification System Is Changing Their Look

Those in the Sarnia-Lambton community may be familiar with the former MyCNN (My Community Notification Network) which is the regional notification tool that alerts subscribers to local emergencies, extreme weather, missing persons, and more. They will be officially rebranding by changing their name and logo. 

The new name for the free notification system will be Sarnia-Lambton Alerts which took effect April 13th. 

Partners from the City of Sarnia, County of Lambton, Aamjiwnaang First Nation and local industry were involved in the re-branding, with the help of Sarnia-based TMRRW Inc.

Communications and Engagement Coordinator at BASES, Tracy Krull says, “Since its implementation in 2014 we have added in the industrial partners to be able to share community notices with the public as well. So we wanted something that was a bit more intuitive with the name, and to remove some of the confusion.”

Users may sign up for notifications by visiting lambtonbases.ca.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Branch Of The NAACP Offering One Lucky Student A Scholarship

The Port Huron Branch of the NAACP is concerned with the education and needs of our future leaders in the community. They are giving away a scholarship to show their commitment to our youth. 

To be eligible for the 2023 NAACP $500 TRADES Scholarship the individual must be a high school senior that is a hard worker and motivated to succeed in a skilled trade and willing to fill out a short application form. 

The deadline for the application is May 5th. Finalists will be contacted by the Port Huron Branch of the NAACP for an interview at school. 

For more information on how to apply, feel free to call Ms. Blackburn at: (810) 300-4636 or contact your school counselor.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Adult-Only Nights At The Detroit Zoo

A family trip to the zoo is a summertime tradition for many in the local area. Well now you can leave the kids at home and check out the After Hours Event Series at the Detroit Zoo. 

There are four exciting events coming in 2023 beginning Friday, May 19th. The themed events are The Zoo Brew, Summer Sips, Spooky Spirits, and Polar Beers. 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend as the events will feature a variety of local alcoholic beverages. 

The first event will be Zoo Brew, which begins Friday, May 19th from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The events will feature live entertainment so you can stroll the 125 acres while enjoying your beverage of choice as well as all of the sights, sounds, and attractions that the Detroit Zoo has to offer. 

For more information concerning ticket prices, visit: detroitzoo.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

empowHER. Sold-Out Event Is Coming To Inspire And Uplift Women In the Blue Water Area

What started as an Instagram page to inspire women has become a sold-out women’s empowerment conference, and it’s coming to the Blue Water Area later this week. 

The empowHER. conference will begin Sunday, April 16th, at the Blue Water Convention Center located at 800 Harker St, Port Huron. Doors open at 11am.

Founder of the empowHER. conference Demiree Fultz, is also owner of Ruboo Boutique which was awarded best boutique in Michigan in 2021. 

The event will feature six guest speakers from a variety of professions that will be sharing tips and secrets to give women insight on how to become more successful in business and life in general. There will also be music played from guest DJ Rue, swag bags filled with goodies from amazing women business owners, photo ops, appetizers, and more.

So if you missed the opportunity to attend this year’s event make sure you keep an eye out for when it returns next year to experience the biggest women’s empowerment conference in Michigan! 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Marysville’s Knight Club To Host A Spectacular Night Of Professional Boxing

Are you a fan of the sport of boxing? If you answered yes, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming professional boxing event coming soon to the Knight Club in Marysville.

Kaos Entertainment in partnership with Blankets With Care, will be putting on a spectacular event Saturday, April 29th, located at 1195 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville.

The event will feature seven undercard fights before the main event between the top prospect from Dearborn, MI Husam Almashhadi versus Rashard Hicks.  

There will be a special guest appearance from boxing legend Tommy “Hitman” Hearns as well as musical performances from artists Jordan Snipes, Big Berry, and Tony Phillips. There will also be food and a cash bar available. Doors open at 6pm. 

General admission is $40 with additional packages available at varying rates. To purchase tickets, visit: kaosentertainmentfights.eventbrite.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Griswold Street In Port Huron Closed Due To Construction

It’s construction season again, and the residents of Port Huron are facing detours due to construction taking place on one of its main streets.

The City of Port Huron began construction on April 10th, which involves Griswold Street from Military Street thru 24th Street. Funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Port Huron’s street and utility funds, the project involves water main replacement and street resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed by November 2023.

Griswold will be closed to thru traffic from 6th Street thru 16th Street until September 2023. Parking within the north parking lane of Griswold Street from 6th Street to 16th Street will be prohibited. In the meantime, the public is expected to follow the posted detours or use alternate routes.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell