The Council On Aging Fundraiser Receives Huge Support From Local Businesses

The Council on Aging located at 600 Grand River, Port Huron will be holding their 10th Annual March Mania Silent Auction to benefit the Port Huron Senior Center. 

The Council on Aging is a nonprofit that helps over 12,000 seniors each year remain self-sufficient. They provide a place for seniors to socialize, as well as home delivered lunches and activities that keep our seniors active. 

The auction will be held from March 20 – 24th. Bidding will be from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. beginning  on the 20th, and from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day after.  

The auction will feature approximately 50 gift baskets, as well as gift cards from local businesses such as Day Away Spa, DB’s Smokehouse BBQ, and more. There will be several themed baskets such as Movie Night, Fitness, and Game Night. 

All proceeds benefit the Port Huron Senior Center.

For more information visit them on Facebook at: Council On Aging Inc Serving St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

UPDATE: Port Huron Area Schools Officially Have A New Mascot

There has been some controversy surrounding the current mascots at a few Port Huron Schools so they are being changed, and you, the community, can vote on what you would like to see take the place of the old.

There have been committees consisting of students, staff, parents, and alumni discussing the introduction of the new mascot since November of 2022. 

From there, 12 finalists were chosen and voted upon until narrowing it down to the four current choices. The choices are the Red Storm, Red Knights, Panthers, and RedHawks. One of these will be replacing the current “Big Reds” name as well as the Native American Chief mascot. 

Community voting will take place at the PHS Early Childhood Feb 23 – 28th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be voting at Port Huron High on Friday, February 24th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. ID will be required for community voters.

UPDATE: Mascots have officially been chosen for their respective schools!

Port Huron High School – Redhawks

Roosevelt Elementary – Little Redhawks

Michigamme Elementary – Cardinals

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Gov. Whitmer Seeks To Make Child Care More Affordable

For parents who have to send their children off to daycare, it can be pretty expensive. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced grants that will help make child care more affordable as well as establishing more child care facilities to meet the demand.

There are 16 organizations across 81 counties who will be receiving $2.4 million in Regional Child Care Planning Grants from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation’s (ECIC) Child Care Innovation Fund. The funds will help them expand child care options, serve more families, and lower costs for parents.

Each of the 16 of the organizations will receive $150,000 each. 

Gov. Whitmer says, “Child care is the backbone of our economy. It supports parents as they work, ensures kids have the support they need to grow, and helps businesses hire, recruit, and retain talent.

For more information, visit: michigan.gov/caringformifuture. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Clara Barton And Her Notable Contribution To History

When it comes to women in history there are tons of women to be recognized who have made notable contributions to our world. Without Clara Barton, we may not have one of the most recognizable organizations in the world today.

Clara Barton was born in 1821 in North Oxford Massachusetts. She spent her early career as a teacher before working at the U.S Patent Office in Washington D.C. where she was one of the first women to work for the federal government.

Barton served as a nurse in the Civil War and earned the nickname “Angel of the Battlefield.”

On May 21, 1881, Barton founded the American Red Cross where she served as President for 23 years before retiring. She passed away on April 12, 1912. We can thank Clara Barton for the American Red Cross that we all know today.

Source: redcross.org

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Wayne State Offers Free Tuition For Families Earning 70K Or Less

Furthering your child’s education after high school can be a costly investment. Wayne State University in partnership with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are offering their Wayne State Guarantee. 

The Wayne State Guarantee provides tuition assistance for eligible students, so that they have zero out-of-pocket expenses for their college education.

The grant is open to all Pell Grant-eligible Michigan residents as well as those families earning $70,000 or less and have $50,000 or less in assets. 

The award is renewable for up to four years, with the option to apply for a fifth year if you are on track to graduate that year.  

The Wayne State Guarantee will cover the full cost of tuition as well as fees such as, matriculation, registration, and student service fees. 

For more information, visit: wayne.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell