St. Clair County

Local Historian Finds Mistake In Chevy Dealers Ad Involving The Fort Gratiot Lighthouse

A Michigan Chevy dealer association made a mistake in its recent advertising campaign that was caught by one of our local historians. 

The advertisement featured a photo of a Chevy Silverado with the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse in the background. The problem with the photo was the inaccuracy of the color emanating from the lighthouse. The photo featured a white light coming from the lighthouse, but those who are familiar with the landmark recognized that the light should have been green. 

Many who are familiar with the Lighthouse noticed the mistake, but Andrew Kercher, the community engagement manager at the Port Huron Museums was one of the first to notice and mention it on Facebook. 

“Anyone who is familiar with the Fort Gratiot Light knows all about our unique green light, so their photoshopped white beam stood out like a sore thumb. It was a great opportunity to share online and see if those who like our facebook page caught the mistake as well. It was great that Chevy fixed it and thanked us for being fact checkers,” says Kercher. 

The mistake has since been corrected by the dealer association who originally ran the ad. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Lakeside Cemetery Winter Cleanup Advisory

For those of us who have lost a loved one, we sometimes like to visit their gravesites and leave items in memory, or as tribute to their passing. Sometimes these items accumulate and become an eyesore or they are not allowed on the premises of the cemetery.

If you have a loved one with a plot at Lakeside Cemetery, located at 3663 10th Ave, Port Huron they have issued a reminder for all winter decorations and non-conforming items to be removed from all plots by Friday, March 31st.

All non-permitted items will be removed and disposed of by cemetery personnel without further notice beginning Monday, April 1st. 

The only items permitted on grave sites at Lakeside Cemetery are patriotic flags and flowers. 

If you have further questions or would like to know the cemetery rules, visit: porthuron.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Will Be Hosting The 2023 NJCAA Div. II Women’s Basketball Championship

Basketball fans get ready for the big game at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Fieldhouse where they’ll be hosting the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball Championship.

The NJCAA Div. II Championship brings the best 16 community and junior college teams from across the country to the Blue Water Area to compete for the championship. The games will begin on Tuesday, March 21 – 25. 

Tickets purchased online are $10 or $15 at the door. You can also purchase a week-long pass to attend all of the scheduled games for $43 which can only be purchased online. A full refund will be available only for canceled contests if requested. Refunds must be requested within 30 days from the cancellation.

For tickets, visit: sc4skippers.com/fanzone/ticketing. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Celebrate The Opening Of New Beginnings Theatre In Port Huron

Are you or someone you know interested in theater? Maybe you would like to start, but not quite sure where to begin. Check out the grand opening of New Beginnings Theatre to discover how to get started and much more.

New Beginnings Theatre is a performing arts training center located at 609 Huron Ave, Port Huron. They will be having their grand opening on Monday, March 20th, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

New Beginnings Theatre seeks to teach, train, and mold individuals in the areas of the performing arts such as: acting techniques, dance, spoken word, stage presence, and more! 

There are men and women classes available for ages 14 and up. There is limited registration so sign up soon. 

If you would like more information, visit them on Facebook at: New Beginnings Theater.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Council On Aging Fundraiser Receives Huge Support From Local Businesses

The Council on Aging located at 600 Grand River, Port Huron will be holding their 10th Annual March Mania Silent Auction to benefit the Port Huron Senior Center. 

The Council on Aging is a nonprofit that helps over 12,000 seniors each year remain self-sufficient. They provide a place for seniors to socialize, as well as home delivered lunches and activities that keep our seniors active. 

The auction will be held from March 20 – 24th. Bidding will be from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. beginning  on the 20th, and from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day after.  

The auction will feature approximately 50 gift baskets, as well as gift cards from local businesses such as Day Away Spa, DB’s Smokehouse BBQ, and more. There will be several themed baskets such as Movie Night, Fitness, and Game Night. 

All proceeds benefit the Port Huron Senior Center.

For more information visit them on Facebook at: Council On Aging Inc Serving St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

UPDATE: Port Huron Area Schools Officially Have A New Mascot

There has been some controversy surrounding the current mascots at a few Port Huron Schools so they are being changed, and you, the community, can vote on what you would like to see take the place of the old.

There have been committees consisting of students, staff, parents, and alumni discussing the introduction of the new mascot since November of 2022. 

From there, 12 finalists were chosen and voted upon until narrowing it down to the four current choices. The choices are the Red Storm, Red Knights, Panthers, and RedHawks. One of these will be replacing the current “Big Reds” name as well as the Native American Chief mascot. 

Community voting will take place at the PHS Early Childhood Feb 23 – 28th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be voting at Port Huron High on Friday, February 24th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. ID will be required for community voters.

UPDATE: Mascots have officially been chosen for their respective schools!

Port Huron High School – Redhawks

Roosevelt Elementary – Little Redhawks

Michigamme Elementary – Cardinals

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell