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Port Huron Bridges Undergo Bi-Annual Maintenance

The City of Port Huron’s Street Division will be inspecting the 7th Street, 10th Street, and Gratiot Avenue bridges today and tomorrow as part of their bi-annual maintenance program.

The bridges will be inspected between 8 AM and 5 PM, and there will be intermittent traffic shifts and lane closures throughout the day today and Wednesday.

The 7th Street and 10 Street bridges will also be opened several times throughout the inspections.

The City of Port Huron Department of Public Works maintains the physical facilities of the City of Port Huron, which includes streets and bridges along with the city’s water and sewage system and public buildings.

 

The Zombies Are Coming! SCCLS Zombie Shamble Walk

Ever wonder what the zombie apocalypse would be like? The St. Clair County Library is holding the “Zombie Shamble” walk on Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 AM – 1 PM. 

The walk is an event meant for the community to have a fun time while also getting in some physical exercise. Participants will be walking from the Main Library on McMorran to Pine Grove Park and back. Along the way, participants will be lightly chased by walking zombies who seek to remove your “brain cloth,” a colored strip of cloth received when you register. Participants may opt out of the zombie chase portion and just enjoy a regular walk as well if so desired. 

For more information visit: sccl-mi.libcal.com.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate 100 Years

The Daughters of the American Revolution are a group of women who are direct descendants of someone who served during the American Revolutionary War. The Ottawa Chapter, which represents the Port Huron area, celebrated 100 years of service this summer.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) State Historian Pamela Hotary joined local chapter members for a gathering at Lakeside Cemetery on June 11, 2022, to celebrate the ways they have fulfilled the organizations mission and served the community.

The Ottawa Chapter of NSDAR has been supporting area veterans, preserving genealogy records, and taking care of grave sites and marking since 1906. The group was originally named the Ottowawa Chapter until it reformed in 1977 under the name Ottowa at a meeting in the Fogcutter Restaurant in Port Huron.

When the group gathered to celebrate their anniversary, they met at the grave of Marjorie Owens, a founding daughter of the chapter who also served as Chaplin from 1977-78 and Regent from 1982-1985.

For more information about the Ottowa Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution, visit their website here: http://www.ottawa.michdar.net/

 

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town With The Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022

You better not pout, you better not cry, because Santa Claus is coming to town. On Friday, November 25th, beginning at 6 PM, Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022 will be coming to downtown Port Huron.

The City of Port Huron welcomes the community to take part in this magical time of year, with music, lights, and Christmas cheer. After the parade, Santa will be pulling the switch to light up the city’s Christmas tree. 

For those who would like to participate in the parade visit them on Facebook: Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022

Reporting for Wgrt – Choze Powell

Digital License Plates Now Available For Michigan Drivers

The future of license plates is here. Digital license plates are now approved for use in Michigan. 

The company responsible for the digital license plates goes by the name Reviver. Having their product approved in California, and Arizona, Michigan is just the third state to be granted the use of the digital plates. The state of Texas also allows use of the digital plates, but only for commercial use. 

Reviver refers to them as RPlates, they have some cool features that come with a monthly subscription fee of $20 to $25. One of the best features is that the plate acts as a tracking device. If your car is ever moved or stolen, the vehicle will alert you through the Reviver app. It also allows a light or dark mode, display customization, and it can even display warnings such as Amber Alerts.

For more information on Rplates visit: reviver.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Salvation Army Begins Its Christmas Assistance Registration

The holidays are fast approaching. For many families, it’s a struggle to provide the basic necessities, which doesn’t leave much room for purchasing gifts at Christmas time. The Salvation Army will hold its Christmas Assistance Registration, beginning this week for those who wish to participate.

Beginning today October 17th, until November 4th, visit the Salvation Army in person to fill out your application. Times are Mon-Fri from 9 AM – 4 PM. Applicants will be required to fill out information such as income, members of household, and general contact information. 

If you or someone you know can benefit from the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance, or would like to donate, visit: porthuronsa.org 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell