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Yale Bologna Festival Has Something for Everyone July 29th-31st

The Yale Bologna Festival is on the calendar for July 29th through 31st this year and the traditional small-town festival has something for everyone.

This is the 32nd annual festival that celebrates the common lunch-box meat product that is produced at C. Roy, Inc, in Yale. The festival has an abundance of creative traditions from the crowning of the King and Queen of Bologna to the famous outhouse races and the popular parade and fireworks.

This year’s festival has food vendors all weekend long, but no one goes to the Bologna Festival without getting a fried bologna sandwich. There are inflatable midway games, pony rides, and plenty of kids’ activities and family-friendly shows. Living history displays will be at the Yale City Park all weekend.

The Big Bologna Fireworks Spectacular is planned for Friday, July 29th, with the best viewing near Yale High school. The Big Bologna Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th.

There is much more to the Bologna Festival and a link to the full schedule of events can be found below.

https://www.yalechamber.com/yale-bologna-festival.html

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Sanborn and Court Street Pools Open and Free to Use

What’s better than taking a long, leisurely swim in a city pool? Not much, other than getting to swim for free.

The Port Huron Recreation Department has announced that admission to both the Court Street and Sanborn pools is free of charge until maximum capacity is met. Both pools have a maximum of 150 people at each facility. Lifeguards are on duty at all times at both pools. Children aged 11 and under need to have an adult with them.

The Court Street pool recently underwent upgrades. The tile has been resurfaced in the smaller children’s pool, the deck has been repaired, and there are new flood lights.

Both Court Street and Sanborn have new roofs on their buildings as well.

Open swim at Court Street is Monday through Sunday from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. until Friday, August 19th. Sanborn Pool’s open swim is on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, August 14th.

So, add the Port Huron city pools to your list of ways to beat the summer heat.

The Port Huron Recreation Department provides a safe, fun and active recreation and learning environment for adults and youth. Individuals may attend programs, clubs, camps and special events throughout the year. For more information or to register for a program, please visit www.porthuronrec.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Lake Huron Medical Center Ranked as Top 100 Hospital

Lake Huron Medical Center has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals List for the second time. The Port Huron medical center has been recognized as one of the top-performing medium community hospitals in the nation.

Lake Huron Medical Center, CEO, Jose Kottoor “Choosing a hospital for you and your loved one’s healthcare can be challenging, but hospital ratings can help you make your decision.”

Kottoor said, “We are so excited to be named among the US 100 Top Hospitals, as released by Fortune/Merative. This acknowledgment helps the community choose a safe and high-rated hospital that stands out among the rest in this community.

The hospitals were evaluated by Merative, a data, analytics, and technology partner in the health industry, who recognized excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health.

According to Kottoor, “This recognition is a testament to the quality and compassionate care provided by our physicians and staff.”

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Blue Water SandFest 2019 Photo: Jessie Wiegand

Save the Date for SandFest August 5-7

Blue Water SandFest is back this summer, and organizers are celebrating the return of what has become one of the most important sand sculpture competitions in the United States.

SandFest takes place at the Fort Gratiot Light Station on August 5-7th this year, and over 550 tons of sculpt-able sand will be deposited around the grounds of the park. The family-friendly event draws visitors throughout the weekend as they return each day to see the progress on the sand sculptures.

Sand sculptors are a mix of Master and Advanced Amateur
Sculptors from around North America, and the event was named one of USA Today’s Top 10.

This year’s event includes several sculpting competitions, a live music festival, cornhole tournament, and a Kid’s Zone. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Cost is $6 per person and tickets are available both online and at the gate. Children under 4 and all Heroes and Educators are free. Active duty military and veterans, first responders, border patrol, and education employees can show their ID at the gate to receive free admission all weekend.

For more information, visit bluewatersandfest.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

St Clair County 4-H Fair Ambassadors (1)

4-H Kids Prepare for the St. Clair County Youth Fair

 

4-H ambassadors, Nick and Jake Glombowski and Brooke Strauch share details about this year’s St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair, coming to Goodells County Park on July 18-23, 2022.

 

Learn more about the St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair here:

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Voting Absentee? It’s Time to Request Your Ballot for the August 2nd Primary

Michigan’s primary election is on August 2nd. and it’s a critical one, with many ballot proposals and state legislature elections on the ballot.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said, “Voters have options in Michigan and, however you cast your ballot, you can have confidence that every vote will be counted securely and your voice will be heard in your community.”

Voters may choose to use absentee ballots instead of voting in person on election day. The options for absentee voting include voting from home or voting early in person at a local clerk’s office.

Registering to vote can be done until July 18th online, or up until 8:00 p.m. on election day at the local clerk’s office.

Those who are already registered can vote from home by requesting an absentee ballot. The request should be made by July 18th to ensure getting it in time. The request can be made in person at their clerk’s office or online at Michigan.gov/vote.

Voters can be sure that their vote is being counted by checking the status of the ballot online or by contacting their clerk’s office.

Over 875,000 Michigan voters have already requested ballots.

In-person voting at polling places is from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 2nd.

A link to a sample ballot can be found below.

https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland