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United Way of St. Clair County (UWSCC) recently received the esteemed 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.  This award was bestowed to the organization by Charity Navigator, the largest evaluator of U.S. charities.  Charity Navigator has been evaluating charities with an objective, numbers-based rating system since 2001.  There are currently 9,158 charities rated on their website.

According to Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org),  Four stars is the highest possible rating obtainable.  This 4-star achievement is a collective effort of all the volunteers and staff throughout UWSCC’s 95 years of service.  Financial health, accountability, and transparency have always been high priorities of the organization as evidenced by their three pillars: Local, Accountable, Volunteer-Driven.  UWSCC has held a 3-star rating since their first Charity Navigator assessment in 2015.   Please visit www.charitynavigator.org to view UWSCC’s rating profile.  For additional information on UWSCC’s accountability and transparency, visit www.uwstclair.org/Accountable.

Office of the City Manager, Chief Administrative Officer James Freed has put out a notice that there are Great Lakes High Water Levels Mitigation Applications Available for Waterfront property owners in the City of Port Huron.  Those interested in immediate mitigation activities related to Lake Huron and Black River water levels should file application permits at the following website: https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters/external/home.

Freed says residents should include “URGENT-EMERGENCY GREAT LAKES HIGH WATER LEVELS” in the narrative portion of the online application. Michigan EGLE will forward requests to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for fast track review. Additional information can be found here:  https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3313_72753—,00.html

Reports say “an active death investigation” continues on Lighthouse Drive this morning.  Marysville Public Safety Chief Tom Konik says a man was taken into custody without incident and one man is dead in the 900 block of Lighthouse Drive.  Police arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m., and no further information is available at this time.

You may have heard of the Runaway Bride, but, this week, WGRT spoke with the Rebel Bride.  Michelle Eberle is an author and speaker and will be presenting a Wedding Game Plan Party for brides.  The event will be held, Friday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joy’s Bridal Boutique at 829 Superior Street In Port Huron.  There will be refreshments and desserts, special discounts at Joy’s Bridal Boutique, fabulous prizes, and giveaways.  Cost is $8 per person and will be limited to the first 20 brides and friends who register.

Michelle Eberle is also the author of the Rebel Bride 31-day Wedding Prayer Journal which may be purchased at the event.  Michelle says it is her goal to help brides find peace in the planning of their most special day and help them arrive at the altar anxiety-free, peaceful and radiant. Registration for the Wedding Game Plan Party and more information can be found at https://www.therebelbride.com/

Luke Murphy is the International bestselling author of Dead Man’s Hand, Kiss & Tell, Wild Card and now hitting bookstands on Saturday, June 15, Rock A Bye Baby.  Murphy played six years of professional hockey before retiring in 2006. Part of his hockey career was played right here in Port Huron as a Port Huron Border Cat.  Murphy has fond memories of his time in Port Huron and keeps in touch with members of the Booster Club and former teammates.  His sports column, “Overtime”, was nominated for the 2007 Best Sports Page in Quebec, and won the award in 2009. He has also worked as a radio journalist.

Murphy told WGRT Rock A Bye Baby concerns a series of baby kidnappings that have the town devastated. With no ransom demands and no contact from the perpetrators, local law enforcement is at a dead end. No motive equals no answers.  Charlene Taylor’s niece becomes a victim, and the LAPD detective is thrown headfirst into a whirlwind case with similarities to one from seven years earlier. Out of her jurisdiction, and with no friends or leads, Charlene must walk-the-line between cop and sister.