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Port Huron Police Dept. Announce Special Needs And Autism Acceptance Day

The month of April is World Autism Month, and the Port Huron Police Department is putting on an event to spread awareness and resources for the community. 

Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 29th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Park in Port Huron.

The event will be free of charge, and all residents are welcome. People will be able to meet first responders, tour emergency vehicles and more. There will be games, crafts, and activities available, and guests can register for the home alert program. 

Organizations such as Oakland and Ferris Therapy Dogs, Michigan Alliance for Families, St. Clair County Community Mental Health, and many more will be available providing resources and information for those in attendance. 

For more information, contact Officer Sam Baker via phone or email, at: (810) 984-9715 or bakers@porthuron.org

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Career Fair Employer Registration Deadline April 4th

With the economy in such a volatile state it is hard for employers to find willing, qualified candidates to be a part of their winning team. St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is holding its 2023 Career Fair next month that may help employers find the perfect applicant for their business.

The SC4 Career Fair takes place Tuesday, April 18th, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the SC4 Fieldhouse. 

Employers who take advantage and register will be able to meet with qualified SC4 graduates, students and community members, meet with eager high school seniors, and also post their positions on SC4’s Career Coach to extend their reach.  

Employers must register and pay by Tuesday, April 4th. Registration is $175 and includes up to two representatives and lunch. Limited spaces available. 

To register, visit: sc4.edu/careerfair.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Young Professionals Invite You On A Tour Of The Wrigley Center

If you live in the Blue Water Area you may have heard about the new $14 million dollar investment The Wrigley Center located in downtown Port Huron. If you haven’t heard about it, The Blue Water Young Professionals would like to invite you on a tour to check out one of the city’s newest and exciting projects.

From a vacant building in 2021 to its nearly complete state, the Wrigley Center will offer housing with the Wrigley Center Lofts, as well as shopping and entertainment at the still under construction Wrigley Hall.

The exclusive tour, which is designated for young professionals in the area between the ages of 21-35, will be hosted by Korissa Kramer of Kramer Realty who will be providing refreshments, snacks, and a bit of socializing before the tour begins. 

Those participating in the tour will meet at the Wrigley Center in Apt #410 at 5:30 p.m. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron’s 2023 Spring Art Hop Artist Registry Deadline April 2nd

If you’re an artist and are unfamiliar with Port Huron’s annual Art Hop event you’re missing out on one of the best events to promote and display your artistic abilities. With only a few days left to register you may want to act now.

Art Hop is held twice a year, once in spring and again in the fall. It features artwork from local artists along with food, fun, and celebration of the community.

It will be taking place Friday, May 12th, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in downtown Port Huron. 

The deadline for artists who would like to participate and show off their works is April 2nd, so if you or the artist in your life are interested there is a $25 deposit to secure your spot. 

To register and for more information, visit: downtownph.com/arthop.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Updated Response Activities For Ann Arbor Water Pollution

In December of 2022, Ann Arbor residents were advised to use bottled water as a precaution to a plume of dioxane pollution that has been in the local groundwater for decades. 

It was found that contamination was above the state drinking water standard and described as a slow-motion environmental disaster by local officials. 

The pollution is linked to Gelman Sciences not having sufficient boundary monitoring wells to detect dioxane groundwater contamination. 

Updated Consent Judgement requires Gelman to implement additional response activities to ensure compliance with the lower cleanup criteria for drinking water, surface water, and soils.

The lower criteria was changed from 85 ppb (parts per billion) to the current 7.2 ppb as the new standard.  

Attorney General Dana Nessel says, “ Lower criteria and additional response activities are important steps toward addressing this contamination and important for the people of Washtenaw County.” 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Recall On Elkhorn Valley Boneless Beef Chuck Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

It is essential that we know what processes our food undergoes and if it is safe to consume. There are always some sort of food recall as of late, so to keep you and your family safe be sure to check out the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website often.

The latest recall comes from Elkhorn Valley Packing. They are recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck due to a possible contamination of Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) 0103 which was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS March 24th.  

The product was packed on February 16, 2023 and bears an establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

People can become sick from STECs 2-8 days after consumption. Symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. On rare occurrences some may develop more severe symptoms such as Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which is a type of kidney failure. 

For more information on items affected and safety concerns, visit: fsis.usda.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell