St. Clair County

Upcoming Book Signing Event With Local Children’s Book Author

If you have little ones to shop for this Christmas, why not give them the gift of imagination, and mental stimulation with a new book from Port Huron Author Pen R. Mark.

This Saturday, December 10th, from 2PM – 4PM, Pen R. Mark will be promoting her new children’s book The Reminator 2 and B-Yond at Great Lakes Gaming, located at 4350 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI. She will be doing book signings, with her book also being available for purchase.

The Reminator 2 and B-Yond centers around a puppy named Remi who possesses super hero abilities inherited from his dad. Remi is later adopted, and he and his new owner begin training and exploring his new powers to fulfill his super-hero destiny. Remi’s character is based on the author’s daughter’s real life pet who bears the same name as the main character.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County United Way Honored With Special Recognition

The United way of St. Clair County has received special recognition by several local municipalities recently, designating the month of December as United Way of St. Clair County Month.

The United Way of St. Clair County is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to providing essential health and human services to the residents of the community. They perform tasks and services such as feeding the hungry, having medical supplies available for the community, providing prescriptions to the elderly and uninsured, as well as helping eligible families with utility assistance. 

A request was made by volunteer organizations for a public statement of appreciation, that the United Way of St. Clair County is recognized for their continued efforts in the community. Executive Director Brent Gillette says, “It is an honor that so many local governments responded to our volunteers request. We appreciate our entire community, because it takes U.N.I to make a difference.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Health Department Offers Community Outreach

Times are tough for many families and individuals in the community this holiday season. The St. Clair County Health Department’s Outreach program is here to help those in need, with multiple services and resources.

Everyone deserves health care, and helping you find resources to get the care you need is one of the services offered. Medicaid application assistance helps adults, pregnant women and children apply for Medicaid/state benefits such as health insurance. They also help with dental and mental health care as well.

The St. Clair County Health Department can also help with community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and much more. Their hours of operation are Monday, 10AM – 6:30PM, and Tuesday – Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM, by appointment only. 

If you would like to schedule an appointment the number is: (810) 987-5300.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Celebrate Christmas At The Carnegie WIth Port Huron Museums

Looking for an exciting Christmas-themed event to attend in the community this holiday season? Port Huron Museums Carnegie Center will be hosting an event you don’t wanna miss. 

On December 10th, from 2PM – 5PM, the Carnegie Center’s “Christmas at the Carnegie” will feature a variety of holiday themed activities to enjoy. You and the family can make your very own ornaments to place on the tree this year, listen to stories, and decorate cookies while enjoying a glass of milk or hot cocoa. 

Mr. and Mrs. Clause will also be making an appearance to hear your children’s Christmas wishes and to take pictures with you and the family. Member tickets are $25 for a family of four, general admission ticket prices are set at $30. 

For more information visit: phmuseum.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The City Of Port Huron Issues Snow Ordinance

The time of the year when residents are no longer allowed to park on the streets after a certain time is here once again for the residents of Port Huron.

Yes, it can be a hassle at times, but there is a good reason that the city issues the snow ordinance each year. If you’ve spent at least one winter in Michigan then you’re aware that sometimes we can get unexpected snowfall in varying degrees. To be able to combat this issue, the streets need to be free of parked cars so that snow removal vehicles can make sure the streets are safe to travel for residents.

The snow ordinance began on Thursday, November 1st. Residents are not allowed to park on paved city streets between the hours of 2:30AM – 6:00AM. The city’s snow ordinance will be in effect until March 31, 2023. Warning notices will be issued during the first 5 days as a reminder, but after that residents will be issued a $23 citation.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MYOI Helping Former Foster Children This Christmas

This Christmas the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI) is seeking help in providing gifts for those who have exited or aged out of the foster care system in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties.

The annual Christmas gift collection will help the 29 individuals that are still in need of donors this year. These individuals no longer have open foster care cases, so they are ineligible for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Christmas Program for foster children. 

The goal is to provide each of the youth $100 in gifts or gift cards as well as donations for quarters that will be used for their annual MYOI Holiday Party on December 16th, at Sperry’s Arcade House. 

If you would like to help make someone’s Christmas a bit more special, you can email Sunshine Ratliff for more information at: ratliffs2@michigan.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell