St. Clair County

Golf Outing Supports Women Facing Breast Cancer

Port Huron, MI — Summer is just around the corner, and Lake Huron Medical Center is getting ready for its annual Pink Ribbon Golf Outing on Friday, June 25th. The event supports the Pink Ribbon Fund which provides advanced breast cancer screening and treatment for vulnerable women in the community.

The Pink Ribbon Golf Outing is an inclusive event for men and women with all levels of golf skills to gather in support of those facing a breast cancer diagnosis. The outing offers a nine-hole flight at 7:30 AM or an 18-hole flight at 11:30 AM, and golfers can register as individuals or as a team. Boxed meals are provided with each registration.

The deadline to register for the event is June 18th, and sponsorships are available for individuals or businesses who want to provide even more support to the Pink Ribbon Fund.

Register online <HERE>.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Imagination Library Receives Large Donation

Having books in the home has been proven to be an indicator of future educational success for children. The Imagination Library Fund of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County is the recipient of a major gift that will keep new books in the hands of young children in St. Clair County for years to come. The estate of Angelina O’Bar has donated $55,000 to the Imagination Library.

O’Bar was an educator who dedicated her career to early childhood education and a creator of the Growing Up Strong curriculum. She had ties to the Blue Water Area as a result of her extensive travels.

Jackie Hanton, Vice President of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County said, “When the Imagination Library Fund was created in 2018 it was for building long-term sustainability of the program. The endowment can be thought of as the gift that keeps on giving to allow local children the opportunity to receive one free book each month up until they turn 5 years old.”

The Imagination Library was founded by the entertainer, Dolly Parton and is administered locally by the St. Clair County RESA. Families who sign up for the Imagination Library will receive a free book for a child every month until the age of five.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Why Don’t You Want the COVID-19 Vaccine?

As leadership both federally and at the state level push for a vaccination rate of 70%, St. Clair County hovers around 44% with many walk-in vaccine clinics experiencing lower turnout than anticipated.

As your local news source, WGRT wants to hear from our listeners who may be reluctant or opposed to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We are asking listeners to submit their vaccine questions and concerns by email to jessie@wgrt.com from now until May 24th.

We will address your concerns in special editions of LIMElight with Jessie over several weeks in interviews with Dr. Annette Mercatante, Medical Health Officer of the St. Clair County Health Department.

The interviews will be broadcast during the regular LIMElight showtimes of 12:20 & 6:20 PM, and they will also be available on our podcast platform and in video form through GBS Media.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Cruise the Huron Lady and See Lake Sturgeon Up Close

Port Huron, MI — Lake Sturgeon are known as the Gentle Giants of the Great Lakes, and the Friends of the St. Clair River want to give people the opportunity to see them up close. The Blue Water Sturgeon Festival will offer Sturgeon Cruises aboard the Huron Lady on June 4th.

The Blue Water Sturgeon Festival Reimagined will offer two 90-minute Sturgeon Cruises where guests can observe live Lake Sturgeon research by biologists studying the fish. Participants will also get an aquarium experience and see educational videos along with having the opportunity to ask biologists questions.

There are only 40 seats available on each cruise, and tickets are available now for the 1 PM and 3 PM events at www.huronlady.com.

Tickets are $30 per person and support the work of the Friends of the St. Clair River.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Cecil Williams Art on the River

Art on the River Back June 11 – 13, 2021

Port Huron, MI — After last year’s string of cancelled events, plans are moving forward for the return of summer festivals, art shows, and more. Art on the River is planning to bring art, music, and fun to Kiefer Park along the St. Clair River on  June 11th, 12th, & 13th.

This year’s featured artist is Cecil Williams, whose preferred media is stained glass and painting in oils. His paintings are exhibited in many locations around the United States and even as far as Germany. Mr. Williams will be creating a painting exclusively for Art on the River.

Art on the River is a grass-roots art show and music festival hosted by the community group Citizens for a Vibrant Community. This family friendly event includes art workshops, vendors, food, and dancing. This year’s music lineup includes a D.J. Dance Party on Friday night and Eliza Neals, Larry McCray, and Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on Saturday.

To learn more, visit the website <HERE> . https://www.artontheriverph.com/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Have You Seen Nadine Moses?

Casco Township, MI — Nadine Moses has been reported missing from her Casco Township home, and the St. Clair County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help to locate her.

Moses is 84 years old and is known to have memory problems. She left her residence sometime yesterday (May 4th) morning driving a 2011 dark blue Ford Edge with a MI plate: C8932.

Family members have been unable to contact her, and she has been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) as missing.

If you see her, or can provide police with any information on her whereabouts, please contact the sheriff’s office at (810) 985-8115.