Downtown Port Huron

Port Huron Store “A Little Something” Set To Close Its Doors In May

If you’ve ever strolled the streets of downtown Port Huron you may be familiar with the small retail shop, A Little Something, after serving the local area for over a decade they are expecting to close their doors permanently next month.

A Little Something carries retail items such as coffee mugs, t-shirts, and novelty items, but they are most known for their ice cream and sweet treats. 

Owned by non-profit Touchstone Services, A Little Something also provided employment for individuals who face employment barriers due to certain disabilities or other challenges.

In 2020 the retail shop became a vendor in the Pine Grove Park concessions facility serving its famous ice cream along with snacks such as: hotdogs, potato chips, and beverages. They’ll be  continuing their operation in the park space this year.

The closing of the shop is due to an economic slump which has been affecting many small business owners in the downtown area.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Renters And Homeowners Are Invited To Port Huron Tenants’ Rights Training

If you’re a tenant renting your home, or you’re a homeowner, then you should check out the City of Port Huron’s Tenants’ Rights Training event for resources and information that you may find useful.

The Tenants’ Rights Training is a partnership between the City of Port Huron and Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit. 

The event will take place Thursday, April 20th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Municipal Office Center Public Meeting Room, located at 100 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron. 

The training is free of charge and will cover topics such as:

  • How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud
  • Habitability & Repairs 
  • Security Deposits & Late Fees
  • Michigan’s Anti-Lockout Statute

There will be a Q & A after the training is complete. Registration is required, so register today.

For registration, you can email: thomasj@porthuron.org or call (810) 984-9736 ext. 1153

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair Helping Families In Need

We all go through rough patches in our lives at some point, but there are resources and people available that are there to help us get back on track in our times of need. 

The upcoming 2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair will be available for those in need of help combating homelessness, at-risk of becoming homeless, or those experiencing extreme financial difficulty. 

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) College Center Building located at 323 Erie Street, Port Huron.

This event will be hosted by the Housing & Support Workgroup under the St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB). The fair will also feature a variety of community resource vendors, mobile food pantry, personal care items, and giveaways. 

For more information, visit: CSCBinfo.org or follow on Facebook at: SCCCRF. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Griswold Street In Port Huron Closed Due To Construction

It’s construction season again, and the residents of Port Huron are facing detours due to construction taking place on one of its main streets.

The City of Port Huron began construction on April 10th, which involves Griswold Street from Military Street thru 24th Street. Funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Port Huron’s street and utility funds, the project involves water main replacement and street resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed by November 2023.

Griswold will be closed to thru traffic from 6th Street thru 16th Street until September 2023. Parking within the north parking lane of Griswold Street from 6th Street to 16th Street will be prohibited. In the meantime, the public is expected to follow the posted detours or use alternate routes.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Department Of Veterans Affairs Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser

Support your local veterans and St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs (SCCDVA) by attending their upcoming fundraiser sponsored by Suzanne’s Fashions and Country Style Marketplace.

The Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place Saturday, April 15, in the basement event room at Country Style Marketplace located at 310 Huron Ave., Port Huron. Doors open at 11 am, with the fashion show beginning at 12 pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch, (quiche, salad, dessert, and water).

SCCDVA helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veteran’s related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies free of charge. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at (810) 364-5422 or PH Country Style Marketplace at (810) 432-8431/(810) 987-4141.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Country Style Marketplace Fort Gratiot Store Closure Soon

Fort Gratiot’s Country Style Marketplace has recently announced that they will be closing their store and moving to their new Downtown Port Huron location.

Country Style Marketplace has provided the Ft. Gratiot community exceptional service for the past four and a half years. The owners, Steve Fernandez and Michelle Jones have cited the reason for the relocation being due to the dramatic increase in costs of everyday goods and services due to inflation. 

Fernandez says, “After much deliberation and consideration of options, consolidation of these stores is imperative if we are to remain a viable business in this environment.” 

The store will be closing its Fort Gratiot doors April 16th, you can continue to shop with them at their new downtown Port Huron location, at 310 Huron Ave.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell