A Fair Tax Plan For Seniors Proposed By Reps. Beeler, Schuette

State Reps. Andrew Beeler and Bill G. Schuette announce their plan to provide tax relief to Michigan families.

The Republican legislators feel that their proposal is a far better plan than what the Democrats have on the table, and will take effect sooner than later. 

“Struggling Michiganders shouldn’t have to wait for help just because Democrats want to drag their feet, nor should some senior citizens be put at a disadvantage for political reasons,” says Beeler. 

Beeler’s House Bill 4008 would offer seniors 67 and up a $40,000 deduction for single filers or $80,000 for couples filing jointly on all income. It would also enable seniors ages 62 to 66 to deduct public or private retirement income that would increase with the rate of inflation. 

The proposed plan would take effect in the 2023 tax year, as opposed to the Democrats plan for a gradual phase-in.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

 

Learn Professional Pitching With MLB Player Paul Fry

Baseball, America’s favorite pastime. From the little leagues to the pros, those involved with the sport of baseball are engaging in a sport that began in the early 1800’s and is still thriving today.

If you or a loved one enjoys the game of baseball, specifically the pitcher position, you won’t want to miss this upcoming pitching clinic hosted by St. Clair County Community College (SC4). The clinic begins Saturday, January 21st, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

The event is open to the first 50 individuals to register so act fast. The instructor will be MLB pitcher, Paul Fry of the Toronto Blue Jays. The clinic will be for those ages 8 – 18, with a registration fee of $20.

Fry will be signing autographs at the SC4 Fieldhouse starting at 12 p.m. 

For more information, visit: sc4.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar Is Coming To Town

With the winter blahs beginning to affect the community more and more each day, the City of St. Clair is looking to bring some fun to warm up the dreariness that comes with a long winter.

Presented by St. Clair’s Chamber of Commerce, the Icy Bazaar will take place January 20th – 22nd, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Each day will feature a particular event or activity. On Friday there will be live ice carvings. Saturday is the biggest day of the festival, and will feature the speed ice carving competition, airbrush face painting, live circus acts, as well as music from the Bloodstone Judas Priest Tribute Band. On Sunday, the last day of the festival, there will be fireworks and music by the Detroit Rock City Kiss Tribute Band. 

For more information, visit their Facebook Page at: St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Hosts 21st Annual MLK Celebration

The legacy of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on 55 years after his death. The impact his work has had on the United States policies and its citizens has been tremendous.

To continue sharing the legacy of Dr. King, St. Clair County Community College along with the Port Huron Branch of the NAACP, have partnered for their 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The program will be taking place today at the SC4 Fine Arts Theater beginning at 6 p.m., admission is free to the public.

The event will feature guest speakers from the Blue Water Area, a dance routine by Alexis Jones, and musical selections by Kim Jackson and Restoration Christian Community Church.

If you are unable to make it in person, you can view the MLK celebration from the comfort of your own home on livestream at sc4.edu/deilive.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Grab Your Girls By The Hand For The YMCA Daddy Daughter Dance

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area offers the community a place to exercise, swim, and play sports. They also provide the community with a multitude of programs from child care to helping feed the hungry.

Coming January 28th, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, the YMCA will be holding its Daddy Daughter Dance for ages 3 – 12. Tickets are $10 per couple for members and $15 for non-members. There will be a $2 additional fee for each additional child.

All fathers, uncles, grandfathers, big brothers or whoever you view as a father figure are welcome. Be sure to register, so you can escort your little girl on a lovely evening of dancing, desserts, and more. Dress to impress, and wear your most stylish evening wear to create memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information, visit: bluewaterymca.com and search their events section.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell