Due to potential hazardous road conditions, the following St. Clair, Sanilac, and Macomb County Schools will be closing early today, March 3, 2023.
List will be updated as closings follow:
Cros-Lex Schools
Cros-Lex Schools will be dismissing early today
Many Americans can trace their roots back to the country of Ireland with relatives coming to the U.S. looking for a better life for their families. The month of March has now been recognized as Irish-American Heritage Month.
During the period between 1846 – 1851 over 600,000 individuals arrived in New York, with approximately 70% of them being Irish. This was also the time of the Irish Potato Famine in which roughly one million Irish perished due to a mold that destroyed the potato crop. Approximately another one million relocated their homes with some landing here in the U.S.
Some famous Irish-Americans include Henry Ford, John F. Kennedy, Walt Disney, and Ronald Regan.
Irish-American Heritage Month began back in 1991 with the goal of honoring the contribution of Irish immigrants and their descendants, in their role in helping to shape the country.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun next week, check out our friends across the border in the City of Petrolia to experience Emilio’s A Million Chameleons.
Emilio’s A Million Chameleons is a musical about being true to oneself, supporting each other, and letting your inner sparkle shine.
It will take place on Saturday, March 11th at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia. Showtimes are at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The event is a fundraiser for a little boy named Waylon Saunders and his family, there is no charge to attend, but there will be a freewill cash donation at the door.
Emilio’s A Million Chameleons is sponsored by Petrolia & Area RE/Max Team. Seating is limited so reserve yours today!
To register, email chameleonsforwaylon@gmail.com, or visit them on Facebook at: Emilio’s A Million Chameleons (for Waylon!).
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
If you are familiar with the Blue Water Area, you are well aware of the beautiful beaches, parks, and attractions the region has to offer. Here is some information that you may not know about the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes, Port Huron.
According to LivingCost.org the average cost of living is in the top 21% of the most expensive cities in the world, and is ranked 37th out of 59 most expensive cities in Michigan.
With a population of 29,000 individuals, Port Huron is the 1550th largest city in the U.S.
It is ranked 5130th (Top 55%) in the list of best places to live in the world, 1924th in the U.S., and the 54th most livable city in Michigan, which puts it near the bottom in the state with only five other cities in a lower position.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
There would be no life without our hard working mothers giving birth to us all and nurturing us to be the best that we can be. With the month of March being Women’s History Month, WGRT would like to give a big thank you to our female listeners for tuning in to our station.
Women’s History Month is a time set aside to acknowledge and recognize the achievements and contributions that women have made in our society throughout history.
It began in 1982, designated as “Women’s History Week,” by 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated the month of March as Women’s History Month.
Gone are the days when women could not vote, or participate in certain areas of society. We encourage young girls and women of all ages to believe in themselves and to embrace the power of their femininity.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
St. Clair County has a total population of approximately 160,000 people. An annual conference is held to give a review of how the county performed the year before, as well as what the future has in store for the area and it’s residents.
The 2023 State of the County Address was hosted by the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce and held at the beautiful Blue Water Convention Center. It featured guest speakers such as County Administrator/Controller, Karry Hepting and St. Clair County Board of Commissioner Chair, Jeff Bohm.
The speakers presented information to a crowd of over 400 individuals, with topics ranging from finances to future plans for the region.
New programs for the St. Clair County Sheriff Department and Health Department were discussed, as well as updates from the Economic Development Alliance (EDA). There are also new jobs and businesses coming to the area that residents and tourists can look forward to.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell