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SONS Outreach Invites 1st-5th Graders To DREAM CAMP

SONS Outreach is excited to welcome all 1st through 5th graders to DREAM CAMP, starting June 17th. 

The camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the SONS Resource Center, located at 55 15th St, Port Huron. Early registration by May 31st, is $25 per student, increasing to $35 after this date.

DREAM CAMP offers a variety of activities, including field trips, story time, recreation, and STEM projects. Breakfast and lunch are also provided. 

For more information, visit SONSOUTREACH.ORG,  or email OFFICE@SONSOUTREACH.ORG, or call (810) 989-SONS(7667).

Join SONS Outreach for a summer of fun and learning!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Enjoy Family Fun At This Year’s Marysville Summerfest

If you’re looking for family fun in the Blue Water Area, look no further than the Marysville Summerfest which kicks off at Marysville Park located at 801 E. Huron Blvd., from June 13th to 16th. 

Highlights include live concerts, a Carnival Midway, petting zoo, and a classic car show on June 16th from 12 – 4 p.m. A spectacular drone show will light up the sky on June 15th at 10pm, followed by fireworks on June 16th at 10 p.m. 

Festival hours are Thursday and Friday from 4:00 – 11:00 p.m., Saturday from 12:00 – 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 – 11:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free onsite parking at Marysville Municipal Park. No outside food, beverages, or pets allowed.

For more details, visit: summerfestinmarysville.com 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls 16,243 Pounds Of Ground Beef Contaminated With E. Coli

Cargill Meat Solutions is voluntarily recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall notice. The affected products are marked with the USDA mark of inspection on the front of the label and have the establishment number “EST. 86P” on the back.

The raw ground beef products were distributed to Walmart retail locations nationwide. The establishment discovered the issue after realizing that previously separated products had been mistakenly used in the production of ground beef.

Consumers are urged not to consume the affected products. They should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is safe to eat. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Attorney General Warns Of Venmo Scam Tactics

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert about payment apps following a surge in nationwide scams targeting Venmo users. 

The scam involves fraudsters “accidentally” sending money to consumers and then requesting its return. Nessel advises consumers to never send back the money, but to report the incident to the peer-to-peer (P2P) service. 

Scammers typically use stolen funds, which Venmo will eventually flag as fraudulent. If consumers return the money, they risk the money being taken from their personal account when the fraud is discovered. 

Nessel emphasizes the importance of caution in transactions with unknown parties and urges victims to report scams to her department or the Federal Trade Commission. 

For more information or to file a complaint, visit: michigan.gov/consumerprotection.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Governor Whitmer Launches PitchMI To Boost Entrepreneurial Innovation In Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new initiatives to support Michigan’s innovators and entrepreneurs during her keynote at the Mackinac Policy Conference. 

One of the highlights was PitchMI, a statewide shark-tank style competition designed to address Michigan’s biggest challenges. In collaboration with leading organizations, the state will host a public competition to solicit pitches, investing in the most innovative start-up. 

The first PitchMI event will award $100,000 to a groundbreaking solution aimed at transforming transportation for Michiganders, focusing on safety, affordability, and efficiency. Whitmer emphasized that PitchMI demonstrates Michigan’s commitment to entrepreneurial problem-solving, connecting innovators with capital, and fostering a ripple effect of accelerated innovation. This initiative underscores the state’s dedication to building a dynamic, future-focused economy.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

GQT Movies Launches Free Summer Family Flicks Series

GQT Movies is thrilled to announce the 2024 Summer Family Flicks Series at Krafft 8 located at 2725 Krafft Rd., Port Huron. 

Starting this week, families can enjoy free showings of family-friendly movies every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. for the next ten weeks. The lineup includes popular titles such as Minions: The Rise of Gru, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sing 2, and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

“Our Summer Family Flicks Series is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage the community and bring families together for a zero-cost movie-going experience,” said Jake McSparin, Vice President of Operations for GQT Movies.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and seating is first-come, first-served. Concessions will be available at everyday low prices. 

For more details, visit: gqtmovies.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell