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1.8 Million Absentee Ballots Requested By Michigan Voters Two Weeks Before Election Day

It’s election time, and with just two weeks left until votes are taken, Michigan voters have submitted 771,967 absentee ballots with more than 1.8 million absentee ballots requested. 

Voters who have yet to mail their ballots should hand-deliver them to the county clerk’s office or drop box locations as soon as possible to avoid postal delays. Ballots must be received by 8 PM on Election Day to be counted. 

If you still need to register to vote, you must do so in person at their county clerk’s office as well, since you are not permitted to do so online within 14 days of the election.

For more information, visit: Michigan.gov/vote.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

How Climbing Can Provide Winter Clothing For Youth In Need

The drop in temperature is letting us know winter is on its way. Many of our local youth, teens and young children, struggle with having warm clothing to protect themselves from the elements. Port Huron Museums in partnership with Kids In Distress Services are holding an event to help keep our children warm this winter.

The Sunset Tower Climb for K.I.D.S (Kids in Distress Services) will take place Friday, November 11th from 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM. Tickets are free, but donations of diapers or towels (bath or hand) are welcomed. 

Guests will be climbing the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse at dusk to see a beautiful sunset from a different perspective. Clothing items provided for those in need consist of clothes, hats, mittens, and gloves, as well as deodorant and other personal hygiene items.

For more information on the event and how you can help, visit: kidsindistressservices.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Learn Life Saving Procedure For Your Animal Friends

In the event of a medical emergency are you prepared, or qualified to administer a life saving practice to someone in need? What about if that someone isn’t a person, but a beloved pet?

Our friends at Country Critter Farm are welcoming the community to its CPR and First Aid for Human, Animal Petting Farm. This Saturday, October 29th, you’re invited to learn how to perform life saving skills on humans from children to adults, as well as dogs and cats. Great knowledge for those who have a service animal, as you never know when the skills learned will be of use.

Guests can go through demo training or they can be certified through the American Heart Association. If you just want to stop in to enjoy the animals at the petting farm, you can do that as well.

For more information visit their Facebook page at: Country Critter Farm.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

A Guide To Trunk Or Treat Events Near You

Halloween is around the corner and everyone is getting ready to put on their best costumes to celebrate. Are you going to dress up as something frightful, or something lighthearted and fun?

For those who don’t like walking through the neighborhood on Halloween, there are several trunk or treat events in the local area to visit for a more safe and controlled environment for you and your family. Here are a few you can check out next week.

Port Huron

St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sunday, October 30th, 3 PM – 5 PM

Griswold Street Baptist Church – Monday, October 31st, 6 PM – 8PM

Port Huron First United Methodist Church – Monday, October 31st, 5 PM – 7 PM

Marysville

Marysville United Methodist Church – Sunday, October 30th, 4 PM – 6 PM

Fort Gratiot

Birchwood Mall – Monday, October 31st, 5 PM – 8 PM

Burtchville Park – Saturday, October 29th, 1 PM

Hopefully you find something that suits you and your family, be safe and dress warm! 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Zombies Are Coming! SCCLS Zombie Shamble Walk

Ever wonder what the zombie apocalypse would be like? The St. Clair County Library is holding the “Zombie Shamble” walk on Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 AM – 1 PM. 

The walk is an event meant for the community to have a fun time while also getting in some physical exercise. Participants will be walking from the Main Library on McMorran to Pine Grove Park and back. Along the way, participants will be lightly chased by walking zombies who seek to remove your “brain cloth,” a colored strip of cloth received when you register. Participants may opt out of the zombie chase portion and just enjoy a regular walk as well if so desired. 

For more information visit: sccl-mi.libcal.com.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town With The Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022

You better not pout, you better not cry, because Santa Claus is coming to town. On Friday, November 25th, beginning at 6 PM, Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022 will be coming to downtown Port Huron.

The City of Port Huron welcomes the community to take part in this magical time of year, with music, lights, and Christmas cheer. After the parade, Santa will be pulling the switch to light up the city’s Christmas tree. 

For those who would like to participate in the parade visit them on Facebook: Sperry’s Santa Parade 2022

Reporting for Wgrt – Choze Powell