St. Clair County

McClain Meeting Constituents for Town Halls

Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) announced she will be holding town halls on March 15th and 16th.

During the town hall tour, McClain will visit with constituents in Harbor Beach, Port Austin, Caseville, New Baltimore, Marine City and Marysville.

Full details on the town halls are below.

Monday, March 15, 2021:

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Harbor Beach City Hall

766 State St.

Harbor Beach, MI 48441

 

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Port Austin Township Hall

8751 North Hellems Road

Port Austin, MI 48467

 

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Caseville City Hall

6767 Main Street

Caseville, MI

Tuesday, March 16, 2021:

9:30 a.m.– 10: 15 a.m.

New Baltimore Civic Club

36551 Main Street

New Baltimore, MI 48047

 

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Marine City Chamber

480 South Water Street

Marine City, MI

 

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Marysville Community Center

867 East Huron Boulevard

Marysville, MI 48040

Learn more about Congresswoman McClain <HERE>.

Local Teens Make Video to Raise Awareness of Teen Dating Violence

Port Huron, MI — To raise awareness of teen dating violence, Blue Water Safe Horizons partnered with the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to create a video with teens giving other teens the skills to identify unhealthy relationships before they become violent.

Zak Kerhoulas, Chair of the Youth Advisory Council, said, “The St. Clair County YAC is constantly trying to address the youth in our community’s needs, and as February was National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we partnered with Blue Water Safe Horizons to create educational resources for teens in our area who may be struggling with unhealthy or abusive relationships.”

Kerhoulas said that the Council hopes that the video educates those who don’t know much about the signs of dating violence and directs teens who may feel trapped in an abusive relationship to local resources that can provide help.

Elizabeth Sawielski, Executive Director of Blue Water Safe Horizons, said, “The YAC team did such an amazing job on this video and was such an unexpected gift to the community. What a great way to raise awareness! Teens educating the community about teen dating violence and abuse is such an impactful way to get the message out there.”

A link to the short video:

https://www.facebook.com/BWSafeHorizons/videos/746698956028375

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

More People Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

St. Clair County , MI — On March 1st, food processing and agricultural workers became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and on March 8th, individuals 50 and older with medical conditions or disabilities and family members and caregivers of children with special health care needs also became eligible.

Getting the vaccine is still subject to the supply available to our county, but individuals in the newly added eligibility groups should begin registering for the vaccine if they haven’t already.

Those interested in the COVID-19 vaccine can register at multiple locations such as the Health Department, Meijer, Rite Aide, and Walgreens,  in order to secure the first vaccine that becomes available. A link to all vaccine providers in St. Clair County is available <HERE>.

If a person registers with multiple locations and then secures a vaccine appointment, they can simply decline appointments offered by the other providers, delete their profiles with those providers, or contact the providers directly to be removed from the system.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

First Fridays Coming to Downtown Port Huron

Port Huron, MI — The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for the City of Port Huron just announced a new initiative for Blue Water Area fun: First Fridays.

Beginning April 2nd, the DDA is teaming up with downtown businesses and stakeholders to provide themed, family-friendly events on the first Friday of every month from 5-8 PM. Coming up in April, visitors can look forward to an Easter-themed Shop Hop, a Sweet Stroll, and a Block Party.

Updates on themes and details will be available on the Downtown Port Huron Facebook page, and these events will compliment the Shop, Rock, & Stroll concerts that will start back up on Friday evenings in the spring.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

ISO Releasing Virtual Concert

Lambton County, ON – St. Clair County, MI — The International Symphony Orchestra will release the next virtual episode of their Nexus Chamber Series on Tuesday, March 9th. This is the third edition of the five concert series filmed in a variety of locations.

ISO Executive Director Anthony Wing said, “Through all the shutdown and uncertainty, Nexus has enabled musicians between London and Detroit to get out and work again, while making the ISO’s work available to an online audience worldwide.”

The Nexus Chamber Series is filmed by two separate crews on each side of the border, and safety protocols are in place to protect the crew and the musicians. The last episode was filmed at St. Mary Lady of Sorrows Church in Port Sanilac, Michigan, and episode three takes place at 220 Genesis, the former Central United Church Sarnia.

For tickets, visit www.theiso.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

How Do You Feel About Your Tap Water?

Port Huron, MI — The Friends of the St. Clair River want to know how you feel about your tap water, and you can win a $25 Visa gift card for telling them.

A new 11-question survey published by the group seeks understand the community’s view of tap water that comes from the St. Clair River. Responses to the survey are anonymous.

The survey is available until March 31st, and participants can submit their email at the end of the survey to enter a drawing for the $25 gift card.

The Friends of the St. Clair River is focused on restoring, protecting, and enhancing the St. Clair River and its watersheds.

To learn more about the Friends of the St. Clair River and to take the survey, visit www.scriver.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand