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Exciting Guests Coming to Port Huron Town Hall wsg. Susan Tisdel & Judy Redmond

 

Susan Tisdel and Judy Redmond love their role as volunteers with Port Huron Town Hall, and they are excited about the upcoming guests who will share their stories with the community.

Port Huron Town Hall is welcoming Darren McGrady on November 14th, and Chef McGrady will share his experience cooking for the Royal Family and five U.S. Presidents. McGrady has also authored more than one cookbook, cooked one-on-one with Oprah, and performed cooking demonstrations for over 4, 00 people at a time.

In December, Port Huron Town Hall will feature Javier Muñoz. an actor and activist best known for his Broadway role as Alexander Hamilton. Susan and Judy remarked that those who love theater will thoroughly enjoy Muñoz’s presentation, and the audience may be in for the special treat of hearing a song or two from Hamilton.

Tickets for Port Huron Town Hall are available at the McMorran Box Office at McMorran.com/shows.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

1.8 Million Absentee Ballots Requested By Michigan Voters Two Weeks Before Election Day

It’s election time, and with just two weeks left until votes are taken, Michigan voters have submitted 771,967 absentee ballots with more than 1.8 million absentee ballots requested. 

Voters who have yet to mail their ballots should hand-deliver them to the county clerk’s office or drop box locations as soon as possible to avoid postal delays. Ballots must be received by 8 PM on Election Day to be counted. 

If you still need to register to vote, you must do so in person at their county clerk’s office as well, since you are not permitted to do so online within 14 days of the election.

For more information, visit: Michigan.gov/vote.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

United Way of Sarnia-Lambton Announces New Resource Development Manager

The United Way is an organization that brings people together to improve the community, ensuring that everyone thrives. To ensure that goal is met they have to ensure that great people are a part of the organization. The Sarnia-Lambton chapter has announced a new member to their team, which will ensure their continued success.

Hollie Millholland has been announced as their new Resource Development Manager. The role typically calls one to be responsible for hiring new employees, working with the project managers and human resources, as well as managing payroll or training staff. 

Millholland is bilingual, high-energy, and cares deeply about her community. “I have heard so much about all the great volunteers, and partners of the United Way and I look forward to working with them all,” says Mullholland.

Visit their website here: United Way of Sarnia-Lambton

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Medicare Counseling at McLaren Port Huron

McLaren Port Huron will offer Medicare counseling regarding open enrollment Tuesday, November 1 and Monday, November 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at McLaren Port Huron in the Drew conference room.

It’s Medicare open enrollment time. One-hour, one-on-one appointments are available to speak with a certified Medicare counselor from the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) to review your choices for health and drug coverage. Please bring a current list of medications and any paperwork you have questions about.

This program is free, and an appointment is required. To make your appointment or for more information, call HealthAccess at 1-800-228-1484.

Submitted by McLaren Port Huron

James Freed City of Port Huron

James Freed Appointed to SEMCOG’s GREEN Task Force

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments has a GREEN Task Force focused the region’s green infrastructure, and Port Huron City Manager James Freed was recently appointed to the organization.

Green infrastructure is the environmental assets of a community, both natural and constructed, that contribute to the health and quality of life of residents. The GREEN Task Force members will work together to ensure that the region’s green infrastructure network are equitable, resilient, and they seek to improve quality of life in Southeast Michigan Communities.

The Task Force is led by co-chairs Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett and Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.

In response to his appointment, Freed said, “Our natural resources are not only our greatest community treasure, they are also economic drivers. As the father of two, I want to work with regional partners to help ensure our kids inherit a vibrant and sustainable community.”

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Recall On Popular Contaminated Sausage

Some concerning news today for those who enjoy a popular brand of sausage. There has been a recall on approximately 7,560 pounds of Bob Evans Italian Pork Sausage.

The recall is issued over a possible contamination of foreign materials, thin blue rubber has been identified and announced by the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products identified are the 1-lb chubs containing Bob Evans Italian Sausage with lot code XEN3663466 and a “USE/FRZ BY” date of 11/26/22, and a timestamp between 14:43 and 15:25.

If you or someone you know has this product in their home, be sure to check the dates and times given. See your family doctor if you have consumed this product and are having adverse reactions. Although currently there have been no reports of illness or injury.

For more information visit: fsis.usda.gov. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell