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SC4 Announces 2023 Summer Camps For Youth

Summer is right around the corner and will be here before you know it. The St. Clair County Community College is announcing their 2023 Summer Camps registration for local youth.

If you have children in grades 3 -12 then they are eligible to be a part of one of the 12+ camps available.

There are a multitude of camps to choose from ranging from athletic based programs to camps centered around STEM that will surely fit the interests or needs of your child. 

A sample of some of the camps available include:

  • Basketball 
  • Cross Country
  • Esports
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Galaxy Quest STEM Summer Camp

The camps are taught and led by SC4 coaches, student-athletes, and experts in their respective fields. The camps are expected to fill up fast, so register ASAP. 

For more information on dates, times, and registration, visit: sc4.edu/camps.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Legislation Seeks To Update Michigan’s Cottage Food Law

If you are a small business owner dealing in the food industry then you may be very aware of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and its limitations. New legislation seeks to update the food law to give more freedom to those business owners and the sale of their goods.

State Rep. Greg Alexander, of Carsonville has introduced legislation that will allow business owners to sell their products online or by mail. 

The current law forbids the sale of products online, as well as limiting the types of items that can be produced from the home. 

Alexander stated that the reforms will increase revenue for residents during a time where costs are high, and citied that other states have already begun taking steps to modernize their Cottage Food laws. 

If the change occurs, all other safety measures and current rules within HB 4333 will still be required.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Special Night Out Prom Looks To Be A Super Event For Special Needs Students

Our special needs students have an upcoming prom geared with their needs and accommodations taken into consideration at the 4th Annual Special Night Out Prom.

The prom is hosted by the Make A Difference Club at Port Huron Northern and sponsored by Lawrence Jewelers, SONS Outreach, and Sean Culler. 102.3 FM WGRT is also proud to be a sponsor of this amazing event. 

The Special Night Out Prom will take place on Friday, April 24th, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at 1799 Krafft Rd. at Northern High School. The prom is geared for high school students up to age 26 with special needs, including attendees from Port Huron High or Woodlands Developmental Center. Parents may also attend as well.

With a superhero theme there will be music, pizza, and more. Students can dress in their best prom attire or dress as their favorite superhero. The event is free for those who wish to attend.

For more information, contact Gordon Farnsworth via email at: gfarnsworth@phasd.us.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Genesee County Circuit Court Approved Historic Flint Water Civil Settlement

The Flint water crisis that occurred during 2014 has finally reached a historical civil settlement through the Genesee County Circuit Court. 

The state of Michigan will pay $600 million, along with $20 million from the City of Flint, through their insurer – $5 million from McLaren Regional Medical Center, and $1.25 million from Rowe Professional Services Co. This will be the largest civil settlement in Michigan state history.

Settlement agreements dictate approximately 80% of the net settlement fund will be spent on claims of children who were exposed to the Flint River water when they were minors. Another 2% will go to special education services in Genesee County. Approximately 18% will go towards claims of adults and for property damage, and 1% will go toward claims for business losses. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Healing Hearts Home Will Be Holding Its 2nd Annual Fancy Hat Spring Tea Event

If you’d like to support a great non-profit organization while having a great time doing so, then you don’t want to miss the upcoming event from Healing Hearts Home.

Healing Hearts Home will be hosting their 2nd Annual Fancy Hat Spring Tea event on Saturday, April 22, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. It will be located at 69227 N. Main, Richmond at Maniaci’s Banquet Center.

Not only will guests be wearing their fancy hats, but there will be music by CarolAnn and Cynthia Flood, live painting with Nicole Stahl, a silent auction, and a special musical performance from Multi-Dove Award-Winning Songwriter Kenna Turner West. The live painting created at the event will also be auctioned off for anyone who would like to purchase. 

Healing Hearts Home offers support and solutions to women and teen girls who have experienced sexual abuse. 

Tickets for the Fancy Hat Spring Tea Event are $40 per person. 

To purchase tickets, visit: brushfire.com/healingheartshome/springtea. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Northern Player Awarded Mr. Basketball Award For 2023

The Blue Water Area has reason to celebrate one of its youth recently, Tyler Jamison from Port Huron Northern High School has been awarded the most prestigious award for a student-athlete.

Jamison has become the 43rd individual awarded the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award. The Michigan Mr. Basketball Award is named in honor of the late Hal Schram who covered high school athletics for over 40 years with the Detroit Free Press.

The 6 foot 5 Jamison, who plays the guard position, averaged an astounding 26.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.3 steals per game. Those are impressive numbers for any basketball player, especially one still in high school.

The Port Huron Northern senior is not only a star on the court, he also boasts an impressive 4.7 Grade Point Average (GPA).

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell