Blue Water Area Calendar 2024 Unveiled, Showcasing Local Photographer Talent

The highly anticipated Blue Water Area Calendar for 2024 has been officially released by Citizens for a Vibrant Community (CVC), following a successful Calendar Release event in October. This unique calendar, a labor of love from 44 local photographers, captures the picturesque beauty of St. Clair County through their lenses.

The selection committee faced a challenging task but ultimately chose 13 outstanding photographs for the calendar and honored 12 submissions with honorable mentions. The final result is a visual celebration of the region’s diverse landscapes, showcasing the talent of local photographers. Each calendar is available for purchase at $6 each and will be on sale until supplies are gone. 

For more information, visit: cvcph.org or call Trina at (810) 300-8381.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

New Deer Hunting Regulations For Michigan 2023-2025 Seasons

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the approval of a three-year duration for deer hunting regulations. These regulations, which will be in effect for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 hunting seasons, include several updates designed to enhance deer hunting opportunities while addressing challenges facing Michigan’s hunter base.

The approved regulations feature changes like reinstating the four-point antler point restriction on the restricted tag of the deer combo license in 19 Lower Peninsula counties and allowing multiple antlerless deer harvests during the Liberty Hunt. 

Additionally, the Upper Peninsula Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Zone has been removed, while proposals to allow crossbows in the late archery season and reinstate antlerless harvest opportunities in certain northern deer management units were rejected.

For more information on these regulations, visit: michigan.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Maggie’s Mexican Food Celebrates Soft Opening At New Location

In a vibrant celebration of the traditional Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, Maggie’s Mexican Food hosted their soft opening at the Charles A. Hammond American Legion Post located at 1026 6th Street, Port Huron. 

After having to shut down their business at the previous location without warning in October, owner Maggie Goudie celebrated her soft opening on a very special holiday in the Mexican community. 

The event featured an a la carte menu, including savory Birria tacos (beef), Chicken Birria tacos, rice and beans, and convenient Flautas.To sweeten the festivities, attendees were treated to free cupcakes. 

While the Day of the Dead event was a special treat, Maggie’s Mexican Food announced they would resume their regular schedule the following week, serving customers on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Kind Human 4 Human Kind Plans Port Huron Community Giving Days To Aid Those In Need

A new St. Clair County-based nonprofit, Kind Human 4 Human Kind, is stepping up to assist individuals facing various challenges. This nonprofit offers support in the form of clothing, furniture, and essential resources to those in poverty, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the homeless, and people with disabilities. 

Services include clothing closets, baby supplies, tailored donations, resource lists, and survival bags for those in shelters and experiencing homelessness.

Kind Human 4 Human Kind, which recently received its 501c3 status, will be hosting two community giving days in the upcoming weeks. Thanks 4 Giving Day, presented in partnership with Sturges Memorial Congregational Church, will take place on November 18th, from 12 to 3 p.m. at 2729 Ravenswood Road. 

On December 9th, the community giving day, A Day of Giving, will be presented in collaboration with Blue Water Allies from 12 to 5 p.m. at 1519 Military St. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Tyson Foods Recalls Approximately 30,000 Pounds Of Chicken Patties Due T Metal Contamination

In a recent announcement, Tyson Foods, is voluntarily recalling approximately 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made this announcement after concerns of potential contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces.

The frozen chicken patties in question were produced on September 5th, 2023, and the specific product being recalled is the 29-oz. plastic bag packages labeled as “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES.” 

These products were distributed to several states, including Michigan.

One minor oral injury has been reported so far, consumers are advised not to consume the affected products and to either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. If any health concerns arise, individuals should contact a healthcare provider. 

For more information, visit: fsis.usda.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell