SC4 STEM Fest Welcomes Retired NASA Astronaut As Part Of The Experience
The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is hosting its STEM Fest next month for the community to experience what they have to offer, and to introduce guests to a fun interactive way of learning.
The event takes place on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held on the college campus in the Experience Center as well as the SC4 Fieldhouse.
The Stem Fest event is free to the public and open to all ages. It will feature more than 100 hands-on activities and events to participate in involving interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exhibits.
Entities and organizations involved include SC4, Michigan Technological University’s Mind Trekkers, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science & Nature Center. There will also be a special appearance from retired NASA astronaut Dorothy “Dottie” Metcalf-Lindenburger.
To register, visit: sc4.edu.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Frito-Lay Distribution Center Planned For The City Of Port Huron
The City of Port Huron has announced a purchase agreement with Nelson Family Enterprises LLC based out of Iowa. The agreement will allow for the building of a small Frito-Lay distribution center in the Industrial Park area.
Nelson Family Enterprises LLC purchased the site property at 32nd and Nern Streets with a 4.567 acre plot for $91,340.00.
The development will bring more jobs to the City of Port Huron adding an economic boost to the Blue Water Area.
City Manager, James Freed says, “This type of development is what we hoped for when assembling this site. I want to thank Korissa Kramer for working to put this deal together and Kristy Jones from the EDA for working to attract this project. Lastly, David Haynes did a wonderful job citing the development in the best location to allow for additional development on the site.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Enfamil Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula Recall
A warning for new parents in regard to a recent baby formula recall in the U.S. involving Enfamil Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula.
Reckitt, the company that produces the product, amongst other nutrition products, has announced that it has chosen to voluntarily recall two select batches of Prosobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possible cross contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
Approximately 145,000 cans are being recalled. Recalled batches are labeled ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ. The product has a UPC code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024.”
Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis. Symptoms may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, and abnormal movements.
No illnesses or adverse effects have been reported.
For more information, visit: iwaspoisoned.com.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Gov. Whitmer Announces Business Expansions That Will Provide 140 Good-Paying Jobs
Yesterday Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two new business expansion projects that will create 140 new jobs between the two cities of Warren and Jackson.
The two businesses involved are Commonwealth Associates, Inc. and The Home Depot. Commonwealth Associates is an electrical engineering consulting firm located in Jackson and is seeking to expand, which would bring 60 well-paying professional and corporate jobs to the city.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer and will be constructing a new distribution center in Warren which would create around 80 jobs.
Gov. Whitmer says, “Today’s expansions in Jackson and Warren by Commonwealth Industries and Home Depot will create and support 140 new good-paying jobs and build on our economic momentum. Let’s keep working together to grow our economy and create good-paying jobs.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell