St. Clair County TEC Shines At National SkillsUSA Competition In Atlanta

Five students from St. Clair County TEC represented Michigan at the national SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta from June 24-28. 

Competing against peers nationwide, TEC students demonstrated their expertise in various fields. Samantha Halsey (Virtual Learning Academy) and Janiah Curry (Port Huron Northern High School) placed 16th in Nail Care, while Hannah Plucinski (St. Clair High School) secured 24th in Cosmetology Overall. Allane Stamplis (St. Clair High School) finished 33rd in Welding Sculpture, and Gavin Ward (Marysville High School) achieved 14th in CNC Programming.

“We are incredibly proud of our students who competed at the national SkillsUSA competition,” said TEC Principal Lesley Murphy. “Their commitment, hard work, and passion for their respective fields have truly shone through.”

SkillsUSA is the premier showcase of America’s most highly skilled career and technical education students, featuring over 6,000 state champions from across the United States competing in 115 skilled and leadership contests.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Urgent Recall: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Products Pulled Due To Severe Health Risks

Microdosing of mushroom related products are all the rage as of late, but you may want to steer clear of this particular brand due to major health concerns, according to fda.gov.

All flavors of Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Micro-Dose and Mega-Dose Gummies, have been recalled due to severe health risks. Consumers reported symptoms such as seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, abnormal heart rates, and nausea after consuming these products. 

Consumers are advised not to eat, sell, or serve these products and should discard them or return them for a refund. Parents should ensure these products are not accessible to children and teenagers. Retailers must cease sales immediately and contact the recalling company to manage returns. 

Updates on the recall status will be provided as they become available.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Governor Whitmer Champions Educator Investments In Historic State Budget

Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted significant investments in the newly passed state budget to support educators past, present, and future. “This year’s budget builds on our historic efforts to invest in educators and ensure they have the resources they need to succeed,” she stated. 

The budget includes $181 million to support veteran teachers, scholarships to reduce higher education costs for future educators, and continued student loan repayment programs. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II emphasized the budget’s role in creating an environment where educators can thrive, while Michigan Education Association President Chandra Madafferi applauded the pre-funding of the school employee retiree health system. 

This budget marks the largest investment in Michigan’s education history for the sixth consecutive year.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell