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Port Huron Northern senior student Ava Stoneberg has won the prestigious Michigan Technological University (MTU) Impact Scholarship. According to Stoneberg, there were only 25 students invited to compete for the scholarship and only one got the full award. 

Stoneberg said she was “incredibly surprised” when she got the call saying she was the winner and thought maybe they were calling the wrong person. They weren’t. Stoneberg said she is “extremely thankful for the opportunity” that she has been given and for “all the help from her supportive parents, family, and friends”. 

MTU released a statement crediting Stoneberg’s involvement in student leadership and the FIRST Robotics Team Mecanum Knights as part of the reason she was chosen. She said that she is looking forward to the full college experience and the outdoor activities that are available in the Upper Peninsula. Stoneberg will be enrolling in the College of Business at MTU and intends to major in engineering management. She also plans to take advantage of the “study abroad” program and do some traveling.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning Michigan residents to watch for scams related to the coronavirus disease. These scams include websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information.

The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prevention tips along with phony information about cases in residents’ neighborhoods. They may also ask for donations to victims, provide advice on unproven treatments or contain damaging attachments.

Nessel says, “While the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 is real, there have been no confirmed cases in Michigan.” 

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS says, “While the current risk of COVID-19 in the United States is low,” the state agency is “working with local and federal partners to make sure our public health system is prepared.”  

Khaldun says, “The best way Michiganders can stay healthy is to wash their hands often with soap and water, cover their coughs and sneezes, stay away from people who are sick and stay home if they are not feeling well. For accurate, up-to-date information, visit the CDC’s website or the MDHHS’ webpage.”

Consumers who suspect scams are encouraged to file consumer complaints online with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General or call 877-765-8388.

Due to the weather, the following schools and businesses have notified us of changes to their regularly scheduled activities for Thursday, February 27th.

Canceled:

Algonac Community Schools

Blue Water Choices

Capac Community Schools

Cardinal Mooney Catholic

Community Enterprises

Carsonville-Port Sanilac

Council on Aging – St. Clair County & ALL associated senior centers

Croswell-Lexington Schools

East China School District

East Shore Leadership Academy

Landmark Academy

Marysville Public Schools

McCormick Catholic Academy

Memphis Community Schools

New Life Christian Academy

Port Huron Area School District (FREE Lunch still available at Holland Woods Middle School and Port Huron High School between 11:30 – 1:00 PM)

St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s CIS program

St. Clair County Community College: Cros-Lex Campus

St. Edward’s on the Lake

St. Clair TEC

St. Mary School – St. Clair

Woodland Development Center

Yale School District

Delays

St. Clair County Community College Main Campus will open at 12:30 PM – Classes start at 1 PM

Clyde Twp. Offices will open at 12 PM

This list will be updated as we receive more information.

If you always thought your shot of the Blue Water Bridge or sunset over Lake Huron was worthy of display, there’s an upcoming chance to make it happen.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering photographers the opportunity to have their photos of the Great Lakes displayed in an upcoming gallery. The public photography will be displayed alongside the work of professional photographer Jeff Gaydash in an exhibit housed in the de Salle Gallery in the lower level of the DIA. Gaydash’s work focuses on the Great Lakes and his displays include some photos taken in Port Sanilac and Anchor Bay. The large scale black and white digital prints feature lakeside views in the “off season.”

Photographers of any skill level are encouraged to submit their own photos through Instagram with the hashtag #mygreatlakesatthedia. A selection of photos will be printed and displayed in the DIA’s de Salle Gallery. The exhibit runs through May 3.

The predicted weather for the next few days is favorable if you like snow, but not for safety on the roads. With the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) citing traffic accidents as the leading cause of death during winter storms, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is reminding travelers that despite adverse conditions, many accidents can be avoided.

Sheriff Tim Donnellon says, “What people need to understand is that a high percentage of traffic fatalities are the result of poor decision making. In bad weather, it may come down to something as simple as canceling a trip for a day.” The Sheriff says if you do have, “to go out, watch your speed, don’t try to drive too far if you’re tired, and make sure your vehicle has the proper equipment needed for the conditions. The most important thing to always wear safety belts and never get behind the wheel after having too much to drink.”

Other tips Sheriff Donnellon suggests for safe travel include: checking your tires, engine oil, antifreeze, and brakes before leaving on a trip, allowing plenty of extra braking space in slippery conditions and in the case of break down, don’t venture far from your vehicle to seek help.

If you have any further questions on staying safe during the winter driving season, contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at (810) 987-1700.

Quota International of Port Huron, in conjunction with Birchwood Cinemas, has announced an inclusive screening of the open captioned movie “Onward” next month. The local Quota Club is a service group that assists with the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the community. 

The event is set for Saturday, March 21st at 11:30 a.m., with ticket vouchers provided to all deaf and hard of hearing students in St. Clair County. All families of deaf students in attendance will also receive gift items and raffle opportunities. According to the club, open-captioned movies also benefit children who are developing readers, so the public is invited to attend, as well. 

Agencies that support the deaf such as, Michigan Hands & Voices, St. Clair County Health Department and Port Huron Schools, will be present or provide resources.

Seating is limited and a reservation is required. Call (810) 984-6515 or email Pam Patterson at ppatterson@phasd.us for more information.