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10th Avenue Will Close Monday for Repairs

10th Avenue between Sanborn Street and Holland Avenue will be closed from Monday, September 27th through approximately the end of October.

The City of Port Huron will be making improvements to the road by milling the pavement and replacing the asphalt.

Those traveling through the area should follow the posted detour utilizing Sanborn St. Holland Avenue, and Stone Street.

The project is being funded by the voter approved street millage, and any questions can be directed to the Department of Public Works.

 

S.O.N.S. Offers “Your Future Now” Career Program

S.O.N.S. Outreach is planning a “Your Future Now” Career exploration program to be held at Port Huron’s Harrison School. The program was created with input from students coordinated by Generation Z and the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation.

The program will expose students in grades 7-12 to career opportunities in the trades. Careers in HVAC, computer programing, welding, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry will be featured, along with robotics. There are opportunities for paid internships.

The program will be held after school on Mondays through Thursdays from 2:45-6:00 p.m. with tutoring, meals, and occasional field trips. There will also be time for kids to just unwind with games and activities.

An Open House will be held on Thursday, October 7th from 4-6 p.m. at Harrison School located at 55 15th Street. The program begins on October 11th. 

To sign up or to get more information, parents can go to sonsoutreach.org or call S.O.N.S. at 810-334-6710.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Master Impersonators Coming to McMorran

An evening with the Edwards Twins promises to amaze spectators with hilariously accurate impressions of their favorite celebrities, and the show is coming to McMorran Place for one-night only on Saturday, October 2nd at 7 PM.

Anthony and Eddie Edwards are identical twins who are master impersonators of over 100 celebrities. They performed at a Mid-City Nutrition fundraiser in 2019, and Beth Belanger, Mid-City Nutrition Treasurer, wanted to bring them back to Port Huron.

“I first saw them in West Palm Beach Florida years ago and thought they would be fabulous in Port Huron,” said Belanger. “No one will be disappointed with the entertaining show.”

The Edwards Twins will present “An Evening With the Stars” featuring impersonations of Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and more.

Get your tickets at Mcmorran.com

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

McLaren Port Huron August Employee of the Month

Port Huron, MI – Erin Emerick has been named the Employee of the Month for August. Emerick has worked at McLaren Port Huron for 13 years and is currently a sonographer in the Ultrasound department.

Emerick was nominated by her coworkers because she lives the hospital values. Her commitment to her department and coworkers shows through her positive attitude, pride in her job and being a diligent team player. Emerick is dependable, has a strong work ethic and is respected by her peers for her clinical expertise. She always puts patients first. She is kind, has a great sense of humor and always helps when needed. Her coworkers say they are lucky to work with Emerick.

This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.

To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

Port Huron Schools Updates Quarantine Rules

Port Huron School Superintendent Theo Kerhoulas sent a letter to district families and staff explaining the quarantining requirements for those who have contracted COVID-19 and those who have possibly been exposed. Kerhoulas made it clear that the district’s goal is to keep kids in school in person while following all health mandates.

All students and staff are encouraged to wear masks, whether vaccinated or not, but it is not required, except for on buses.

Superintendent Kerhoulas sent a graph that lays out the various scenarios based on level of exposure and vaccination status. The vaccine is not currently available to kids under age 12.

Close contact exposure is going to require frequent testing and mask wearing. Students and staff showing any symptoms of infection will need to stay home and call the doctor.

Kerhoulas said, “Our teachers are ready to support your child while they are unable to attend classes due to illness or quarantine. Our goal is to keep students in school and these orders give us many more options that were not available last year.”

A link to the full plan can be found below.

Letter to Families 9.15.21 

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Sandy Hunwick Harrison Center PHASD

Harrison Holding Walk-in Registration for Adult Learners

Harrison Center in Port Huron provides adult learning opportunities for those who want to complete their high school diploma or study for their G.E.D. tests. The school is open for walk-in registration from now until September 30th  from 8 AM – 1 PM Monday – Thursday and Tuesday & Thursday evenings from  4:30 – 7 PM.

Those who want to enroll should bring their birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID, and their social security card to register. Students who previously attended Harrison Center can log in to Skyward to update their information in the “Returning Student Verification” section.

Sandy Hunwick has been teaching at Harrison for 5 years. Prior to her position at Harrison she had retired after 17 years with Port Huron Schools.  “We are just trying to help adults in our community succeed,” said Hunwick.

Last year, Harrison Center had 40 graduates , and their goal this year is 50 grads. They have already had their first GED graduate.

Hunwick wants to encourage anyone in the community who was approved for the Futures for Frontliners program to enroll in the program as soon as possible. “They must register by December 31st or they will lose that scholarship,” she said.

September 19 – 25 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which helps raise awareness of the need for adult education and family literacy programs in communities.

Harrison Center enrolls students all year long. After October 1st, registration is by appointment only.

To learn more, visit their website here:

http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/harrison_adult_learning_center

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand