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Closures for February 23, 2023

Due to hazardous road conditions the following schools and other facilities will be closed on Thursday, February 23, 2023. List will be updated as closures are received:

St. Clair County:

The Council on Aging, serving St. Clair County will be closed on Thursday, February 23rd due to the hazardous ice conditions in our area. There will not be any home delivered meals, congregate meals, services or transportation. All four area senior centers will be closed as well.

Schools:

  • Academy of Warren
  • Algonac Community Schools
  • Capac Community Schools
  • Cardinal Mooney Catholic High
  • East China School District
  • East Shore Leadership Academy
  • Holy Cross Catholic
  • Landmark Academy
  • Marysville Public Schools
  • Memphis Community Schools
  • Michigan Math and Science Academy
  • New Life Christian Academy
  • Port Huron Area School District
  • Roseville Community Schools
  • St. Clair TEC
  • St. Edward on the Lake Elem.
  • Yale Public Schools

Macomb County:

  • Academy of Warren
  • Anchor Bay School District
  • Armada Area Schools
  • Center Line Public Schools
  • Clintondale Community Schools
  • Crown of Life Lutheran
  • Cross of Glory Lutheran
  • CSDD New Haven
  • Davenport University-Warren
  • DeLaSalle Collegiate High
  • East Pointe Public Schools
  • Fraser Public Schools
  • Lakeshore Public Schools
  • Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)
  • L’anse Creuse Public Schools
  • Life Skills New Haven
  • Macomb Comm. College **online classes still meet
  • Merrit Academy
  • New Haven Community Schools
  • Richmond Community Schools
  • Macomb Montessori Academy
  • Macomb ISD – Special Ed Programs
  • Prevail Academy
  • Regina High
  • Romeo Community Schools
  • South Lake Schools
  • St. Augustine Catholic
  • St. Peters Lutheran-Richmond
  • St. Lawrence Catholic School
  • Trinity Lutheran-Utica
  • Utica Community Schools
  • Van Dyke Public Schools
  • Warren Woods Public Schools

Sanilac County:

  • Brown City School District
  • Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools
  • Croswell-Lexingtom Comm. Schools
  • Deckerville School District
  • Harper Woods CCI Center
  • Marlette School District
  • Sandusky School District
  • Sanilac Career Center
  • Sanilac Special Education

The Underground Announces $5000 Emerge Fund Grant Open For Entrepreneurs

If you are or know an entrepreneur who could use some financial assistance, The Underground along with the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) are announcing that they are accepting first quarter applications for the new 2023 Emerge Fund through Monday, March 20th.

The 2023 Emerge Fund is geared towards for-profit small businesses operating or starting their business in St. Clair County. The maximum funding available per applicant is $5000. Smaller grants are available and are issued based on project impact and potential milestones. The funding is made possible in partnership with Huntington National Bank.

Those involved in technology are highly desired, but businesses in other sectors will be considered as well. 

Applicants who are approved can use the funding for things such as:

  • Creating a business plan
  • Developing a website
  • Marketing
  • Legal Services
  • And more…grants CANNOT be used as salary or income.

For more information, visit: startunderground.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Annual Phil Willard Memorial Chess Tournament Coming In March

The game of chess is a game of strategy and planning. It helps to develop the brain in children who participate. So, why not get involved in the upcoming Phil Willard Memorial Tournament coming in March?

The tournament is free to all students currently attending Port Huron Area Schools in grades K-12. If they are not a Port Huron Area Schools student, the fee is $10 payable in cash only. 

The event will take place Saturday, March 4th, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration will be from 8 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Late registrations will not be accepted. 

Participants will be awarded prizes and trophies for their achievements. Chess sets will be provided, and participants may bring their own refreshments. 

For more information, visit: Port Huron Schools on Facebook. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Health Department Phasing Out Their COVID-19 Hotline

The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) is concerned with the health and well being of residents living in the area, and are announcing that they will be discontinuing the use of their COVID-19 hotline phone number and email.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents were still learning about the effects of the virus and how to deal with the situation. Although they are discontinuing the hotline, those with COVID-19 related questions and inquiries can still call or contact the main office via telephone or email. 

Public Information Officer, Jennifer Michaluk says, “Over 50,000 calls/emails have been received over the past three years of our pandemic response and the hotline served its purpose as a helpful community resource.” 

If you have questions or concerns in regards to COVID-19 you can call or email the St.Clair County Health Department at: (810) 987-5300/healthdept@stclaircounty.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Support The Hunter Hospitality House Hope Blooms Fundraiser

Fundraisers are one of the ways nonprofit organizations raise money to continue the service that they provide for the community. The Hunter Hospitality House is calling on the support of the community to continue their exceptional service. 

Their Hope Blooms annual fundraising dinner will be taking place on Thursday, April 27th at the Blue Water Convention Center located at 800 Harker street, Port Huron. The event is from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., with an optional early start time of 4:30 p.m. 

The Hope Blooms fundraiser will feature a delicious dinner, music from Jimmy DeHeno and Still Running, a $1000 cash drawing, raffle items, and more!

Hunter Hospitality House provides free lodging for qualified guests who require specific medical services or treatments. 

Ticket prices are $65 each and can be purchased online or by check.  

For more information, visit: hunterhospitalityhouse.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

$35M In Funds Set Aside For Nonprofit Relief

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic affected many, including businesses and nonprofits, as well as the average citizen trying to make a living. The Michigan Nonprofit Relief Fund is looking to provide funding from their $35 million in funds for those nonprofits that served their communities during the pandemic. 

The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) have announced the launch of the “intent to apply” phase of the fund, which focuses on assisting small charitable nonprofits. The relief fund is a two-part grant program with an additional $15 million in grants available to larger nonprofits later this year.

To be eligible, organizations must be a Michigan-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a fiscally sponsored project by a 501(C)(3). MNA membership is not required. 

To fill out the intent to apply, visit: MiNonprofitrelief.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell