M-25 Between Fisher and Mortimer Line Schedule for Two-Month Resurfacing Project

Drivers on M-25 in southern Sanilac County need to be aware of road work scheduled to begin next week. The 5.6-mile stretch between Fisher Road and Mortimer Line roads will be under construction for two months.

The road work has a $1.4 million price tag and includes a complete resurfacing. Other planned projects include joint repairs, shoulder improvements, and pavement markings.

The Michigan Department of Transportation reports that the work is meant to create a smoother roadway while extending the life of the important north-south corridor.

For the duration of the construction project, one lane will be open during daytime working hours with traffic regulators. Lane restrictions will be removed at the end of each day.

The road work is estimated to be creating or sustaining twenty jobs, according to MDOT. The project is expected to begin on Monday, May 2nd, and run until Thursday, June 30th, barring any unexpected delays.

With labor and materials costs rising, Michigan is spending billions on road construction and other infrastructure projects this year.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Golf Carts Donated by Bowlers to Michigan Veterans Homes

There are many ways to thank a vet, but the Metro Detroit United States Bowling Congress and the Bowlers to Veterans Link have found an especially unique way to help out those who served their country through military service.

Two golf carts were donated to the Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township by the non-profit. The bowling groups support veterans and active-duty service members through recreation therapy programs.

Tiffany Carr, community engagement coordinator for Michigan Veteran Homes said, “These golf carts will provide transportation for veteran members to enjoy the natural surroundings and observe a wide range of wildlife across 30 acres.”

Carr said, “We are so grateful for the BVL and Metro Detroit USBC as their generous donation enables our members to spend more time outdoors while celebrating camaraderie.”

The bowling charity started its work with veterans in 1942 when a women’s bowling association raised money to pay for medical transport planes that brought wounded soldiers from battlefields to American hospitals. They have been working with veterans for eighty years.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

National Day of Prayer Service May 5th

Operation Transformation and Blue Water Area Churches are holding their annual National Day of Prayer Service on May 5th. The service starts at noon in the north McMorran parking lot.

The National Day of Prayer was established through a joint resolution of the United States Congress and President Harry S. Truman in 1952 to encourage Americans to exercise their rights to freedom of speech and religious expression.

Operation Transformation and Blue Water Area Churches sponsor this local event annually to gather the community for corporate prayer. This year’s service will be a drive-in event with people parking in the north McMorran lot on Bard Street in Port Huron. Audio for the service will be available by tuning into 90.7 Hope FM.

The theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer service is Exalt the Lord.

For more information, visit the events page <HERE>.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Lexington Music in the Park Arts Council

Musicians Lined up for Lexington Music in the Park

The Lexington Arts Council just released its lineup for Music in the Park 2022. Concerts take place at Patrick Tierney Park at Lexington Harbor on mostly Friday nights starting June 24th, and all shows begin at 7:30 PM.

The season kicks off with Katmandu, a Bob Seger Tribute Band, on June 24th, and runs through August 19th with Detroit Arena Rock. Due to the Lexington Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 1st, there will be one Saturday concert on July 2nd featuring The Gobies.

The Lexington Arts Council chose a variety of musical styles for the series including rock & roll, R&B, latin jazz, and classical strings. They encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs and blankets to see the shows and enjoy the many restaurants and attractions in downtown Lexington. A shuttle service to and from Tierney Park is available from 6:30 – 10:30 PM from various church parking lots.

Learn more here: https://lexington-arts.org/music-in-the-park/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

The Athletic Factory Recreational Survey Needs Community Response

The Athletic Factory, a Port Huron non-profit that assists student-athletes in preparing for college, is asking for the community to take a few minutes to complete an online survey.

The Athletic Factory’s Executive Director, Cliff Thomason, said that the organization provides summer youth recreational programs where they provide open gym runs for middle school and high school kids at the James R. Leonard Center. Thomason said that during a planning meeting, they were discussing what other activities they might want to provide this summer and the survey was created.

The Athletic Factory is working to find out what the community feels is needed for the youth in our community and to eventually fill the voids.

The survey asks what activities participants would be interested in, from sports to crafts to dance. It also asks about the need for a community center, and where it should be located, along with questions about social media use and availability for programming. The short survey takes just a few minutes to complete. A link to the survey can be found below.

The Athletic Factory Recreational Survey

Reporting for WGRT  – Jennie McClelland