Juneteenth In the Blue Water Area

Hundreds of community members celebrated Juneteenth with music, food, and more Monday, June 19, at St Clair County Community College.

Juneteenth  is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865 (two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued).

The Juneteenth event provided Bluewater area residents with a space and opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth while enjoying music, food trucks, inflatables for kids and an opportunity to connect with community groups providing local resources.

Reporting for WGRT – George James

Celebrate American History By Creating A Lasting Art Project PH Parks & Recreation

An American Flag Open-Ended Art program will take place on Wednesday, June 28th, from 6 pm – 7 pm at the Palmer Park pavilion located at 2829 Armour St. Port Huron.

The program, presented by the Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department, emphasizes the artistic process rather than a specific end result. Attendees will have the freedom to explore materials as they wish, without the pressure of predetermined outcomes. Led by resident artist Cindy Badley, participants will learn various techniques to express their unique artistic visions of the American flag.

The program has a resident fee of $15, while non-residents will be charged $30 to register. Interested individuals must register by Friday, June 23rd. All ages are welcome, however children aged 5 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This creative opportunity offers a chance for people of all ages to engage in expressive artistry while honoring the American flag.

For more information, visit: porthuronrec.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Museums New Exhibit Brings The Peanuts Characters To The Blue Water Area

Port Huron Museums, located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron is showcasing their unique new exhibit titled “Take Care with Peanuts,” the exhibit explores the themes present in Charles Schulz’s iconic comic strip, projecting three important messages of caring: caring for oneself, caring for others, and caring for the Earth.  

Many are familiar with the Peanuts Gang’s classic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and more from comics, as well as their many holiday specials such as It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and many others.

Manager of Community Engagement, Andrew Kercher highlighted how the Peanuts Gang sets an example, often with humor, and explained that “Take Care with Peanuts” aims to inspire action through online messages, animated videos for children, charitable opportunities, special curricula, social media engagement, pop-up experiences, and more. 

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan State Police New Speeding Initiative Seeks To Save Lives

Michigan State Police have launched an intensified speed enforcement campaign in response to a troubling surge in speeding and fatal crashes.

Running from June 17-25th, the initiative involves county and local police agencies across the state, with the aim of curbing dangerous driving habits and saving lives.

Speeding accounts for a significant portion of traffic fatalities in Michigan, as well as across the country, contributing to one-fourth of such incidents. 

In 2021, Michigan had 237 speed-related fatalities, marking an 18.5% increase from the previous year. Nationwide, there was an 18% rise in speeding-related fatalities, totaling 11,258 deaths in 2020 compared to 9,478 in 2019.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, local roads pose a higher risk to speeders compared to highways. In 2020, a staggering 87% of all speeding-related traffic fatalities occurred on non-interstate roadways.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Promote Your Business At Blue Water Home Expo

102.3 FM WGRT in partnership with Bluewater Unlimited Promotions would like to welcome you to connect, build, and grow at their 2023 Blue Water Home Expo!

Sponsored by Advia Credit Union, the Blue Water Home Expo is the perfect event to promote your business and donate to the Lions Club for charity. The event will take place October 13th and 14th at the former Sears location in Birchwood Mall, located at 4350 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot. 

The Blue Water Home Expo is offering two options for your vendor space at 10×20 or 20×20, along with complementary radio advertising. Blue Water Home Expo will also market your business all year long on their Blue Water Home Expo website. Additionally, there will be representatives from Advia Credit Union at the event to help any of your customers with financing your sales.

To purchase your booth space, email Vicki Lemonis at: sales@wgrt.com or visit bluewaterhomeexpo.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell