Downtown Port Huron

How Do You Feel About Your Tap Water?

Port Huron, MI — The Friends of the St. Clair River want to know how you feel about your tap water, and you can win a $25 Visa gift card for telling them.

A new 11-question survey published by the group seeks understand the community’s view of tap water that comes from the St. Clair River. Responses to the survey are anonymous.

The survey is available until March 31st, and participants can submit their email at the end of the survey to enter a drawing for the $25 gift card.

The Friends of the St. Clair River is focused on restoring, protecting, and enhancing the St. Clair River and its watersheds.

To learn more about the Friends of the St. Clair River and to take the survey, visit www.scriver.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Dominik Hricovsky

Man Charged with Terrorism for Threats to Cleveland Elementary School

Port Huron, MI — On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8:10 a.m. St. Clair County Central Dispatch received several calls from an unknown male making threats to burn down Cleveland Elementary School and shoot police officers. The Port Huron Police immediately responded to Cleveland Elementary School which went into a soft lockdown until police could figure out what was occurring. 

Central Dispatchers were able to connect the address the calls were made from, which was an apartment in the 2700 block of Nern Street. Port Huron Police made contact with a 32 year old male from Ohio inside the apartment. He was in Port Huron visiting his girlfriend he had recently met online. When he was placed under arrest, he attempted to run and fight officers who deployed a taser. The 32 year old male gave several names before Officers were able to positively identify him using a portable fingerprint scanner provided by the Michigan State Police. The male was eventually lodged in the St. Clair County Intervention Center on the charges of Terrorism (Using a Telecommunication to commit a crime), False Report or threat of a bomb, and Resisting & Obstructing arrest. The 32 year old male, who is also on Parole through Ohio, was lodged without bond. 

The entire soft lock down spanned about one hour before the suspect was found and arrested. We want to thank the Port Huron Schools and the Port Huron School Resource Officer for their cooperation and quick response. 

If you have any information on this threat call CAPTURE at (810) 987-6688. Anonymous texts can also be received by texting the keyword CAPTURE and the message/tip to 847411 or by downloading the Port Huron PD app on an apple or android device. Tips can also be emailed by clicking on the CAPTURE link at www.porthuronpolice.org. 

UPDATED 3/1/2021:

Dominik Hricovsky, a 32 year old male from Ohio, was arraigned on February 28th on the  following charges: Threat of Terrorism, Discharging a Firearm in or at a Building,  Felony Firearm (2 Counts), Felon in Possession of Firearm, Resisting & Obstructing and Habitual Offender 4th Offense notice. (During the investigation Friday, Detectives  learned Hricovsky actually had fired one round out of the window of the apartment that he  made the calls from in the 2700 block of Nern Street).  

Hricovsky has a $250,000 bond. His Probable Cause Conference hearing date is  Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM and his preliminary exam is scheduled for Tuesday  March 16, 2021 at 1:30 PM. He also has a Parole Hold through Ohio.  February 24, 2021

Submitted by the Port Huron Police Department

Good2Go Campaign Supports Restaurants

Since indoor dining has been restricted, many residents have been looking for ways to support their favorite restaurants. Now, thanks to the City of Port Huron’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and downtown merchants, there is a new incentive to grab some take out.

The Good2Go Takeout Challenge runs until the end of January and participants have a chance to win gift cards from downtown shops every Friday.

Participating is easy; simply order takeout from a downtown restaurant, snap a photo of your takeout, and publicly post it to social media with the #downtownporthuron. The DDA will do a gift card drawings on Friday the 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Participating restaurants:

Good2Go Participating Restaurants

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Downtown Port Huron Ready for Shoppers & Diners This Weekend

Downtown Port Huron business owners have their lights twinkling and their holiday spirit ready to welcome visitors this weekend for the Sperry’s Drive-Thru Santa Spectacle, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday.

The Sperry’s Drive-Thru Santa Spectacle is a reverse parade staged in Pine Grove Park. Participants can register for a free timeslot to enter the parade route from McMorran Blvd. and travel north through the park in their own vehicle. For even more fun, participants are encouraged to decorate their cars as well. Register for your slot <HERE>.

Black Friday is always a big day for shopping, and shopping local businesses helps the local economy. Small Business Saturday is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and many stores will have extended hours to welcome guests. Special teddy bear themed holiday displays are in many of the Downtown shop windows, and bears can be adopted to support the nonprofit A Beautiful Me.

For those who enjoy holiday lights, the trees along Huron Avenue are sparkling, and the Christmas Tree is ready to view  in front of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s building in the corner of Huron and Lapeer Avenue.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Port Huron City Council Will Decide Who Takes 4th Seat

At a Port Huron City Council meeting Monday night, the council swore in its new and returning members. Three council seats were filled by Council Members Sherry Archibald, Teri Lamb, and Robert Mozurak with Archibald named Mayor Pro-Tem. Pauline Repp was sworn in as well to continue serving as the City of Port Huron’s mayor for another two years.

Since Lisa Beedon won a seat on the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners and will take that position in January, she will vacate her seat on the Council.  None of the other candidates running for Port Huron City Council received 25% of the vote; therefore, the City Council will be accepting Letters of Interest from the community when Beedon resigns.

According to its Charter, the Port Huron City Council must consist of the mayor and six Council Members. If a vacancy occurs, and no candidate from the preceding election received at least 25% of the total ballots cast in that election, the City Council “shall solicit and consider letters of interest from qualified and registered City electors who are qualified to fill the vacancy.”

After the letters have been received, the Council has 45 days to vote on a new member, and the candidate must receive at least 4 votes to win the seat.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Port Huron Rec Department Announces Fall Schedule

Port Huron, MI — The Port Huron Parks and Recreation Department has published their Fall 2020 Guide. After a successful summer full of adjusted and modified programs, they are ready to ring in autumn with a full roster of socially distant recreation.

One of the biggest events is the first ever Fall Edition of Walk Michigan. The routes are provided and walkers have one week to complete each walk. Walkers need to register online to get the routes.

The Halloween Stroll is on the schedule this year, but with a new twist. After many years of being held at Sanborn Park, the Halloween Stroll will be held in Downtown Port Huron for 2020. Trick or treating stations will be set up alongside a “Touch a Truck” event. The event will be held on Halloween, October 31st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and registration is required. Social distancing regulations will be enforced.

Looking ahead to Christmas, the Rec. Department is planning to illuminate Pine Grove Park with Christmas Decorations this year and is looking for businesses to sponsor spots in the park.

There are also family classes and events both online and outdoors. Full details can be found at porthuronrec.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland