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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

SC4 Softball Games WIll Be Featured On ESPN+

It’s not everyday that your local community college sports teams get to be featured on ESPN. The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers wants you to tune in and support as they feature on ESPN+ later this month.   

As part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Game of the Week streaming broadcast, the Skippers will be taking on Macomb Community College as well as Henry Ford College. 

Games against Macomb will take place Friday, April 21, at 3 and 5 p.m., and Henry Ford on Saturday, April 22, at 1 and 3 p.m. Both games will take place at the SC4 Softball Field in Marysville. 

To watch the games on ESPN+ visit: plus.espn.com and click “Subscribe to ESPN+ only.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Schools Wants You To Nominate Your Favorite Teacher For Upcoming Award

Our teachers and educational staff deserve much recognition and praise for helping to teach and educate our children on a daily basis. Now the community can make their voice heard as they vote for their favorite teachers in the upcoming, 9th Annual 2023 Advocator, Innovator, and Educator of the Year Awards.

Parents, students, and fellow staff are encouraged to nominate someone they feel is deserving, and exhibits the best in our district’s mission actions. 

The winner will receive a one night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, $300 gift cards provided by Insurance Specialists Agency of Marysville, gift certificates from Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, as well as a $25 gift card from Fort Gratiot Meijer.

The deadline to vote is Friday, April 28. Teachers will be surprised in their classrooms May 8th. 

To nominate your favorite teacher, visit: phasd.us.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Meijer Recalls Premade Salads Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

If your idea of a perfect meal includes a premade salad from retailer Meijer, you may want to reconsider due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes the Fresh From Meijer premade salads. There are six known states that are recalling their product including: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. 

There are currently no known illnesses reported from any Meijer brand salad products included in this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.  

Symptoms include: high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. 

If customers would like a refund they may make a request at the Meijer Customer Service desk at their nearest location. If you have ingested this product and show symptoms, visit your physician immediately. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Candle Pour Workshop With The Chandler At Port Huron Museums

If you’re anything like most people, you enjoy a good fragrance in your home. Whether it be from air fresheners, incense, or candles, a good smelling home is a must. 

Now you can learn how to make your own candles with your own unique scent to take home with you at the DIY Candle Pour Workshop with the Chandler, hosted by Port Huron Museums. 

The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Museum located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron.   

Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, there will be a cash bar available as well. Extra candles can be purchased for an additional $20.

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell