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Lake Huron Medical Center’s September Employee of the Month

Port Huron, MI – Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) is pleased to announce its September 2020 Employee of the Month, Candie Kay. LHMC is honored to have a strong team of staff and volunteers working hard to deliver high-quality care to the Blue Water Area.

Candie is a Respiratory Therapist and has been with LHMC since January 2013. She was nominated by a patient who commented, “I had a complete pulmonary function test (PFT) and was extremely nervous to have it done.  Candie was very reassuring and kind.  She took the time to explain everything so that I knew exactly what to expect during the procedure.  She made sure I felt comfortable the entire time.  I appreciate Candie for making me feel at ease during my time at Lake Huron Medical Center.”

Lake Huron Medical Center is proud of each of its employees and volunteers; and extends a special thank you and congratulations to all our team members, especially Candie, as we celebrate her accomplishments.

To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.  

Main Street Ensemble Grand Opening September 14th

Port Huron, MI — Port Huron’s newest clothing store, Main Street Ensemble, is having their Grand Opening on Monday, September 14th.

The store will offer upscale vintage and thrifted clothing. A representative of the store said, “Our goal is to share our love of fashion with Port Huron, while helping spread sustainable habits by encouraging people to buy their clothing second hand instead of new. Overall, we want to be a hub where people can come hang out, feel safe, and find some cool clothes to wear.”

Main Street Ensemble is located at 207 Huron Avenue in the block where several other clothing stores, like Polka Dot Pandas, Spa 223, MiPassion, and Patrick & James Menswear are located. The space with restored hardwood and original brick keeps with the vintage vibe and supports the mission to “Resell, Recycle, Repurpose”.

The venture intends to “push the boundaries in fashion and culture, while working toward creating a better place for us all to live” according to their mission statement.

Details about appointments for consignment items and upcoming special events can be found on Main Street Ensemble’s Facebook page.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Port Huron Residents Asked to Register Bikes

Port Huron, MI — The Port Huron Police Department is asking residents to register their bicycles. The Blue Water Area has a lot of great places to ride a bike, but the fun is ruined if your bike is missing.

In a social media campaign, the department said that they accumulate numerous unclaimed bikes along with taking complaints for stolen bikes. If the owners can not be found, the bikes are sold at auction.

Registering bikes gives the department a way to connect recovered bikes with their rightful owners. Registering bikes is free and just takes a few minutes. 

Registrants are just asked for their name and address and information about the bike like the brand, model, serial number, and color. The registration gives police the information with which to notify you if your bike turns up at the police station as recovered property. 

The form can be completed online by clicking “Bicycle Registration” at porthuronpolice.org.

If citizens have information about stolen or lost bikes, they can call the Port Huron Police Department at 984-8415 or make a citizen’s report online. 

There is no penalty for not registering a bike in the city.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Local Real Estate Market Follows Statewide Trends: Seller’s Market

Port Huron, MI — The local real estate market is reflecting statewide trends and it is truly a seller’s market. Low interest rates, sparse inventory, and a desire for more space after all that time at home have kept real estate agents busy locally and around Michigan.

Shawn Debuf, a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Professionals in Port Huron, said, “With mortgage rates at an all-time low, and with less listings, buyers have had to become aggressive with their offers. For example, they may offer over listing price with a cash guarantee even if the home doesn’t appraise at that value.” She reported that values have increased in most areas across St. Clair County.

The website Unclutterer.com reported that nearly half of Michiganders are bored with where they live, after quarantining in the same areas for months on end. They report that “36% of city dwellers in the Great Lakes State now want to move out to the suburbs, or the country”. If they take the plunge into the real estate market, they will need to be ready to make an offer quickly, as properties are moving fast, and desirable houses don’t stay on the market for long.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Traffic Stop in Kimball Ends with Meth Bust

Kimball Twp., MI — A traffic stop on I-69 near Wadhams Road in Kimball Township on September 4th ended with a methamphetamine bust.

According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, members of the St. Clair County Drug Task Force pulled over a vehicle on eastbound I-69 shortly after 2:30 a.m.  After talking with the driver of the vehicle, it was determined that he was in possession of crystal methamphetamine.  The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit was called to the scene and K-9 Faust alerted deputies about more narcotics being inside the vehicle.

Members of the DTF conducted a search of the vehicle, where they located and seized about $7,000 worth of crystal meth, along with psilocybin mushrooms, analog pills and cash.

The suspect, a 40 year old Flint man, was arrested and lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to deliver crystal methamphetamine, possession psilocybin mushrooms, possession of analogs and being a habitual offender.

The Michigan State Police also assisted at the scene of the traffic stop.

Registration Open for SC4 Late Start Fall Classes

Port Huron, MI — Registration is open for late-start fall semester classes at St. Clair County Community College. Seats are still available in 12-week classes starting the week of Sept. 21st and 8-week classes starting the week of October. 19th. Classes are available at the Port Huron campus and online.

Late-start classes allow students to earn credits at a faster pace. Class topics include biology, business, English, history, math, political science, psychology, sociology and more.

Current students can register for classes online in the SC4 Portal, and new students can start their SC4 journey by visiting sc4.edu and applying for admission.

Registration services are available at SC4’s One-Stop Student Services Center located in the Dr. James C. Acheson Welcome Center on the corner of Erie Street and Glenwood Avenue on the Port Huron Campus.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand