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Sarnia Transit Service Makes Schedule Adjustments

Public transportation is important in any community. It helps those who may not have their own personal vehicle get around efficiently to carry out their daily activities. Sarnia Transit will be making a few changes to their public transportation schedule to better serve changing ridership needs.

A new evening route for 5/7 Rosedale-Cathcart will be serving the North End with once-an-hour trips. Their Rides on Demand service, which provides convenient, safe, and affordable transportation via a downloadable app, will also see changes. 

Rides on Demand for the area of London Line, Modeland, Blackwell and Confederation, will run Monday thru Saturday, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be connections available to Route 9 at Lambton College.

For more information about the new schedule, visit: sarnia.ca.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

January Is Radon Action Month

If there was an environmental hazard that you could not see, smell, or taste wouldn’t you like to know? With the month of January being Radon Action Month, the St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) is encouraging all residents to learn more about testing their homes.

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that occurs naturally. Outdoors, radon poses little threat due to it being diluted into the atmosphere. Indoors radon can be more concentrated, leading to possible lung cancer. Environmental Health Director, Steve Demick, says “Radon exposure is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.”

The SCCHD are offering free radon test kits for the month of January. Individuals may receive one test kit per home. Test kits are available during regular business hours at the SCCHD located at 3415 28th Street.

For more information, visit: scchealth.co.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SCCCMH Hosts Traveling Art Show

When people think of ways mental health is treated, most would think prescription drugs or other forms of conventional medicine. There are many ways to treat mental health, and many ways that those suffering with mental illness can express themselves. 

Beginning January 6th – 27th, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) will be hosting the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan’s Traveling Art Show. The goal of  “Traveling Art Show VII” is to promote the recovery potential of art and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.

Art work provided by individuals who access CMH services statewide, will be on display at the main office located at 3111 Electric Ave. in Port Huron. The art work will consist of photography, two dimensional art such as drawings and paintings, as well as other mediums. 

For more information, contact Heather Hayes at: hhayes@scccmh.org/(810) 966-7875 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarship Applications Are Open

The secret to success for many, is to go to college and earn a degree in your preferred field of study. What if you would like to continue your education, but you just can’t afford the tuition fees and all the costs that come with it?

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County awards community members seeking scholarship funding with one of its many traditional and non-traditional scholarship funds. Currently the application window is open to individuals to apply for funding until March 13th. 

Eligible individuals include: HS/GED graduates of all ages and academic levels, freshmen or upperclassmen, as well as non-traditional/returning students. Schools and programs the funding can be used for include: colleges/universities, as well as skilled trade & vocational training centers in Michigan or out-of-state. 

For more information on what scholarship works best for your situation, visit: stclairfoundation.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Self-Defense Class Partners With Local Nonprofit A Beautiful Me

With the increased awareness of human trafficking, it’s more important than ever for women and young ladies to pay attention to their surroundings and to practice some type of self-defense.

 International Academy of Macomb student, Katie Sorbie, has partnered with local nonprofit, A Beautiful Me to create a class with the goal of teaching girls how to prevent and/or escape a dangerous situation. There are two classes available to choose from, Saturday, January 21st, from 9:30AM – 3:00PM in Port Huron at A Beautiful Me Training and Empowerment Suite. There is also a class on Saturday, January 28th, from 9:30AM – 3:00PM in Clinton Township at the Macomb Intermediate School District. 

The classes are geared towards young women between the ages of 14 – 18, with classes being taught by police officers from the Shelby Township Police Department.

For more information email or call Karen Palka at: Karen@ABeautifulMe.com/(586) 604-3037.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

28th Annual WGRT Bridal Show Returns For 2023

If you or someone you know is planning a wedding this year, then you don’t want to miss “St. Clair County’s most elegant bridal show.” 

On Sunday, January 15th, from 12PM – 3PM, WGRT will be hosting the 28th Annual WGRT Bridal Show in partnership with Alexander’s Banquet Facility. For nearly three decades WGRT has brought people together that plan to get married, with businesses that provide wedding services of all sorts. 

A few of the businesses in attendance for the bridal show include: Amour Bridal, Twinspiration Boutique, and Majestic Heart Carriage Rides. St. Clair Travel will also be in attendance giving away a gift certificate for a Delta Vacation Honeymoon Romance Package, valued at $500. Tickets for the event are $5. 

For more information and tickets visit: WGRT.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell