Modern Spin on “Little Women”

Enter Stage Right in Port Huron is gearing up for a fresh take on “Little Women,” opening Jan. 9th at the Citadel Theatre on Huron Avenue. The show runs weekends through Jan. 25th, with evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays and matinees on Sundays. Director Amy Fabick says this modernized adaptation highlights all four March sisters and adds quicker pacing and humor while keeping the heart of the classic. Tickets are $20 online, and the theater may add extra shows if demand remains high.

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TEC Students Shine at Regional HOSA Competition

Thirteen students from the St. Clair County Technical Education Center (TEC) showcased their skills at the Region 7 HOSA Competition on December 5th at Saginaw Valley State University. Competing against 14 other schools, TEC students participated in 11 healthcare events after weeks of preparation. Six students earned top honors and will advance to the Michigan State HOSA Conference in April, including Marysville’s Braylon Rogan and Jaden Cole, and Yale and St. Clair students Julia Ferguson, Leah Francek, Stella Raymo, and Amelia Waidelich.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

New Parkinson’s Classes and Support Group

Live Big & Loud, LLC is bringing new Parkinson’s programs to Marine City. On January 12th the Washington Life Center will host PD 101, a free two-hour educational class for people with Parkinson’s disease. Local advocate Lori Marquardt and Michigan Parkinson Foundation educator Stephanie Wozniak will lead the session in the center’s library at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, a new monthly support group for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers starts in the same location on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
More information is available at 810-300-1960.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Woman Waives Hearing

A Marine City woman accused of shooting her husband waived her preliminary hearing on Wednesday in St. Clair County Court. Christine Hurley-Arnold, 55, faces multiple charges, including discharging a firearm causing serious injury and assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. The incident occurred Nov. 11th on South Elizabeth Street, when her husband was shot in the leg but survived. Hurley-Arnold claims she acted after alleged abuse. No future court dates have been scheduled.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet