WGRT Wins Big Again – Thanks to You!

WGRT 102.3 FM is celebrating another exciting honor – thanks to you, our amazing listeners, advertisers, and community partners! For the third year in a row, our very own Account Manager, Vickie Lemonis, has been named Alignable’s Local Business Person of the Year, a national recognition voted on by listeners, advertisers and businesses partners.

This follows her second consecutive win in the Advertising/Marketing category at the 2024 Best of the Blue Water Area Community’s Choice Awards, held at City Flats Hotel in Port Huron.

WGRT is honored and humbled by your continued support. Your loyalty helps us uplift local voices and build a stronger Blue Water Area.

From all of us at WGRT, thank you!

In St. Clair County, high school students can now join a new Teen Advisory Group to champion mental health. This group, launched by the local Community Mental Health organization, will meet monthly to create awareness campaigns and reduce stigma. Open to students living or studying in the county, applications are due by May 30 at scccmh.org/TAG, with meetings starting in August. Transportation and food are provided, empowering teens to lead change in their communities.

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Registration is now open for St. Clair County’s annual Summer Camps, offering hands-on experiences for students entering grades 2-10. Running June 16-18 and June 23-25 at the St. Clair TEC in Marysville, campers can choose from a variety of fun programs like robotics, art, creative writing, and construction. Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. The cost is $25 per session, with scholarships available. Registration closes May 19th.

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In Michigan’s Thumb region, early voting for the May 6 special election is underway. Folks in Tuscola County are deciding on school millages for Vassar and Reese districts to fund operations and building upgrades. Huron County’s Laker Schools seek $12.7 million for new facilities, while Fairhaven Township aims to tackle mosquito issues with a new assessment. Sanilac and St. Clair counties are voting on Yale and Algonac school funds, plus road improvements in Kenockee. Lapeer’s townships are also considering a Davison schools fund.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Sanilac County, the Community Mental Health team donated $1,304 dollars to the “Shop with a Hero” program, helping local kids shop with first responders for the holidays. On April 8th, Deb Messing handed the check to Sheriff Paul Rich. The funds came from the staff’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser, where employees pay $3 dollars to dress casually every other Friday. This year’s donation continues a proud tradition, with past contributions supporting local groups like Thumbs Up for Kids, the Humane Society, and Veterans’ Affairs.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet