Yale and Marysville Public Schools Partner With SC4 To Simplify College Enrollment Process For High School Seniors

Yale and Marysville Public Schools along with St. Clair County Community College (SC4) have joined forces in a pioneering effort to revolutionize the college enrollment process for high school seniors. Effective immediately, graduating seniors from Yale and Marysville Public Schools will no longer need to complete a college application to gain admission to SC4. 

This innovative collaboration aims to facilitate a seamless transition from high school to higher education, providing students with immediate access to scholarships, advising, and essential college services.

Starting with the class of 2024, student data from Yale and Marysville Public Schools will be integrated into SC4’s system, enabling seniors to activate their SC4 accounts and initiate enrollment procedures for the Fall 2024 semester without delay.

Graduates can anticipate receiving a letter in early May outlining the initiative’s benefits and providing instructions on how to activate their SC4 accounts, with further guidance to follow.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Residents Rally For Local Autonomy In Industrial Energy Zoning

Michigan residents are uniting in a grassroots movement to reclaim local control over the siting of renewable energy installations. 

Responding to Public Act 233 of 2023, which centralizes power over utility-scale wind and solar projects at the state level, citizens are advocating for the restoration of local decision-making authority. 

Spearheaded by Citizens for Local Choice, a bipartisan coalition, efforts are underway to overturn the act through a ballot initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that local governments retain their traditional zoning and land use authority. With the outcome of this fight poised to set a precedent for future energy policies and local governance nationwide, organizers are urging residents to support the cause by signing the petition and participating in upcoming events, including a day of action on May 4th.

 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

 

WGRT’s Vickie Lemonis Triumphs At 2024 Community’s Choice Awards, Best Of The Blue Water Area

The winners of the 2024 Official Community’s Choice Awards, Best of the Blue Water Area, were revealed in a dazzling ceremony at City Flats Hotel Port Huron on Wednesday, April 24th. 

WGRT’s Sales Manager, Vickie Lemonis, secured the title of local best in Advertising/Marketing, further adding to her impressive accolades. Lemonis, who also clinched Alignables’ 2024 Local Business Person of the Year earlier this year, expressed her astonishment upon receiving the honor, having attended the event as a last-minute guest. “I had no idea I was going to win an award; I was just going to show my support, and I’m extremely grateful to be a winner,” Lemonis stated. 

Thankful for the votes, Lemonis dedicated the award to WGRT and its dedicated team, emphasizing their collective effort in shaping a remarkable local business. Congratulations to all of the night’s winners, celebrating the vibrant spirit of the Blue Water Area.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

LaFontaine Ford St. Clair Donates 2015 Ford Fiesta To St. Clair County Technical Education Center

St. Clair County Technical Education Center (TEC) received a significant boost to its Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs with the generous donation of a 2015 Ford Fiesta from LaFontaine Ford St. Clair. 

The unveiling of the vehicle took place during a special presentation at TEC on April 23, attended by representatives from LaFontaine Automotive Group, Ford, educators, and students.

Lesley Murphy, principal at St. Clair TEC, expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting its impact on students’ hands-on learning experience and future career prospects in the automotive industry. The partnership with LaFontaine will equip students with the latest automotive technology knowledge and skills, further enhancing the county’s workforce development efforts. The Ford Fiesta will be a valuable addition to TEC’s programs, empowering students for success in their chosen automotive careers.

Reporting for WGRT _ Choze Powell