State Game Area Target Shooting Banned Due To Safety And Environmental Concerns In St. Clair County
In response to persistent issues of safety hazards, environmental pollution, and public complaints, target shooting activities at the Port Huron State Game Area in St. Clair County are set to be halted.
The director of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is expected to sign an order prohibiting target shooting at this 7,000-acre site located just 20 minutes west of Port Huron.
Repeated incidents of structures being shot, noise complaints, and lead bullets contaminating wetlands and habitats have led to the decision. The area, encompassing Grant, Clyde, and Kimball townships, has faced challenges since the closure of Shoefelt Road in 1989 due to indiscriminate firing of automatic and semi-automatic rifles.
Despite redirecting target shooters to other sites, ongoing complaints from residents and documented instances of unsafe shooting practices have necessitated the closure.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
A Beautiful Me Hosts Prom Fashion Show & Sale, Showcasing Affordable Dresses In Downtown Port Huron
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17th, as A Beautiful Me presents a spectacular “Prom Fashion Show & Sale” at Wrigley Hall in downtown Port Huron from 12 noon to 3 pm.
As a nonprofit, A Beautiful Me recently received a heartwarming donation of 600 dresses from a closing Allen Park, Michigan store, fueling the mission to provide affordable, beautiful dresses. Founder Karen Palka emphasizes that every purchase supports confidence-building programs for girls in 3rd-12th grades.
The event includes a Fashion Show with 40 dresses modeled by local students and adults, followed by a chance to shop and try on dresses, aided by an alteration specialist. Guests, with purchase of a $10 ticket, also receive a $5 coupon towards a dress purchase at The Closet by A Beautiful Me.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Sherman Woods Homeowners Association Rings In Holiday Spirit, Raises Record $8,337 For Port Huron Salvation Army
In a heartwarming display of community generosity, the Sherman Woods Homeowners Association in Port Huron has reported a remarkable achievement in their 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Season campaign.
The association’s volunteer residents, for the eighth consecutive year, managed a Red Kettle drop-off in Sherman Woods, raising an impressive $8,337. This marks a significant 42 percent increase over the contributions collected in the previous year.
Throughout eight weekend evenings in December, as well as an additional Christmas Eve night, residents and visitors alike donated generously while enjoying the spectacular Christmas light displays organized by the neighborhood. Fred Kemp, president of the Sherman Woods Homeowners Association, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, stating, “It’s certainly remarkable and heartwarming to see such a robust increase in donations in 2023 over last year’s total.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
