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ISO Releasing Virtual Concert

Lambton County, ON – St. Clair County, MI — The International Symphony Orchestra will release the next virtual episode of their Nexus Chamber Series on Tuesday, March 9th. This is the third edition of the five concert series filmed in a variety of locations.

ISO Executive Director Anthony Wing said, “Through all the shutdown and uncertainty, Nexus has enabled musicians between London and Detroit to get out and work again, while making the ISO’s work available to an online audience worldwide.”

The Nexus Chamber Series is filmed by two separate crews on each side of the border, and safety protocols are in place to protect the crew and the musicians. The last episode was filmed at St. Mary Lady of Sorrows Church in Port Sanilac, Michigan, and episode three takes place at 220 Genesis, the former Central United Church Sarnia.

For tickets, visit www.theiso.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

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

Black River Ice Breaking Starts Sunday

Port Huron, MI — Many area residents enjoy snowmobiling on the Black River’s ice over the winter, but that season has come to an end. With temperatures rising and water runoff from melting snow, the river is no longer safe for recreational activities.

On Sunday, March 7th, ice breaking operations will begin on the river, and the bridges at Military, 7th, and 10th streets will be open intermittently throughout the day.

According to a press release from Chief Corey Nichols, Fire Chief of the Port Huron Fire Department, ice breaking will be conducted from the mouth of the Black River to the I-94 overpass.

Breaking up the ice in the Black River helps water flow freely to the St. Clair River and is part of the overall flood mitigation efforts in the area.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

No Injuries in Vehicle Fire on I-94

Kimball Twp. MI — A tractor-trailer hauling trash from Canada caught fire early this morning on westbound I -94.

According to St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King, a 31 year old Brampton, Ontario man was driving on I-94, east of Ravenswood at about 4:00 a.m.  He told deputies that he heard a tire pop and started to slow down.  As he started to pull off the road, he heard another pop.  Once he stopped, he got out of the truck and saw flames coming from the right side of the trailer.  He was able to unhook the truck from the trailer and pull it forward a safe distance.

Marysville Police, and fire departments from Kimball Township, Port Huron Township and Clyde Township assisted.

Westbound I-94 was closed until approximately 8:00 this morning from Range Road to Gratiot Road.

The driver of the truck was not injured.  It is unknown at this time what caused the fire. 

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office

McCain Calls for Improvements for Deployed MI National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) joined a bipartisan letter calling for the National Guard to void the contract that has led to members of the Michigan National Guard receiving unacceptable and inadequate quality of food while deployed to the U.S. Capitol. Constituents serving and currently deployed to Washington D.C. have reported receiving significantly undercooked food and even meals containing metal shavings. The Representatives call for a new food vendor or for a per diem to be provided.

“I am horrified our guardsmen and women, who are protecting our Capitol, are being fed inedible food,” said Rep. McClain. “This problem needs to be addressed now, before anyone else gets sick.”

In the letter, the Michigan Delegation states:

“We understand that the decision was made to provide contracted meals to support the entire federal response stationed at the Capitol. However, it is clear that these contracted meals are poorly prepared, oftentimes inedible, and highly inadequate to support our soldiers. It is completely unacceptable that our men and women serving in Washington D.C. are being hospitalized due to the food they are being provided. As Representatives of these service members, we request that either the current contract be voided and a new food provider be brought in or that the service members be provided with a per diem throughout their remaining time in Washington, D.C.”

Joining Rep. McClain on the letter are U.S. Representatives: Bill Huizenga, Debbie Dingell, Tim Walberg, Brenda Lawrence, Jack Bergman, Haley Stevens, Fred Upton, Elissa Slotkin, John Moolenaar, Dan Kildee, Peter Meijer, Andy Levin and Rashida Tlaib. This is the entire Michigan Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives

Read the letter <HERE>

Submitted by the office of Congresswoman McClain

St. Clair Women’s League Holding Spring Flower Sale

St. Clair, MI — Spring is in the air, and the St. Clair Women’s League is kicking it off with their annual Spring Flower Sale. The sale features hanging baskets, porch pots, and flats of assorted flowers.

All orders have to be submitted by April 3rd, and customers can choose a pickup date of May 15th or May 22nd. Flowers will be available for pickup on those dates at the St. Clair Middle School on Yankee Road in St. Clair.

Download the order form <HERE> and orders can be mailed to the St. Clair Women’s League at P.O. Box 243, St. Clair, MI 48079

The St. Clair Women’s League has been serving the community for over 40 years, and 100% of the profits from the flower sales with go to local causes and charities.

Visit the St. Clair Women’s League Facebook page <HERE> to learn more.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand