St. Clair County

August 2020 Primary Election Results

St. Clair County, MI — Local voters came out in record numbers this year, putting the turnout rate at a 37% with 98% of precincts reporting this morning.

Although local State Representative Shane Hernandez dominated the race for the U.S. House’s 10th District in St. Clair County, his opponent, Lisa McClain, took the lead by securing Macomb County.

In a statement from Hernandez this morning, he said, “I want to congratulate Lisa McClain on her hard-fought victory. While I’m obviously disappointed with the election results, I’m encouraged that Republicans across the 10th District turned out in record numbers.”

He went on to say, “Those who know me understand that I’m not going anywhere. I look forward to continuing to represent the 83rd State House District to the best of my ability and will continue to serve in Republican politics and the conservative movement in whatever capacity I can to move our nation, state, and community forward.”

Andrew Beeler won the race for Hernandez’s seat in the Michigan House. He will run against the Democratic candidate Stephanie Armstrong-Helton for the position in November. Beeler said, “I’m extremely humbled by the results of the election and grateful for the support of the voters of the 83rd District. My team and I will continue to work hard towards the general election to ensure the 83rd District has a strong conservative leader in Lansing.”

Complete election results can be found at ElectionReporting.com <HERE>.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Drive-up COVID Testing & Immunization Clinics at Schools Throughout August

St. Clair County, MI — The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) in partnership with St. Clair County schools will be offering drive-up COVID-19 community testing clinics throughout August. (These clinics will replace the Tuesday COVID-19 drive-thru clinics held at the health department).

All clinics will be held from 3:00 PM  to 7:00 PM, and all ages are welcome. PCR testing for COVID-19 testing will be provided by St. Clair County Health Department public health nurses, and no antibody testing will be offered.

Walk-up immunizations and immunization waivers will also be available for those 18 years of age and under. This will be helpful for students who need to meet back to school requirements or get caught up on their immunizations.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for testing and immunization services! Make an appointment online at stclaircounty.org/Offices/health/Covid19.aspx  and click “Make an Appointment at a Community Testing Location”. Pre-registration can also be done over the phone by calling (810) 987-5300.

No out of pocket expenses for participants, and insurances will be billed.

Dates and locations include:

  • Monday, August 10th: Landmark Academy, 4800 Lapeer Road, Kimball
  • Tuesday, August 11th: Marysville High School, 555 E. Huron Blvd, Marysville
  • Wednesday, August 12th: Capac Jr/Sr High School, 541 N Glassford Street, Capac
  • Thursday, August 13th: Yale High School, 247 School Drive, Yale
  • Monday, August 17th: Algonac Jr/Sr High School, 5200 Taft Road, Algonac
  • Tuesday, August 18th: East China School District Administration Office,1585 Meisner Road, East China
  • Thursday, August 20th: Memphis Jr/Sr High School, 34130 Boardman Road, Memphis
  • Tuesday, August 25th: St. Edward on the Lake, 6945 Lakeshore Road, Lakeport

In addition, for the safety of staff and visitors, we kindly ask that participants do not bring any pets.

For more information about health department services visit www.scchealth.co or follow us on social media @scchdmi.

Sewer Separation Work to Partially Close Hancock Street

Port Huron, MI — The south lanes of Hancock Street will be closed from the I-94/Pine Grove Connector to Pine Grove Avenue until late September 2020. Traffic shifts will be in place to maintain two-way traffic on the north side of Hancock Street.

Access to local businesses will be maintained, but the public is encouraged to use alternate routes.

This partial closure of Hancock Street is necessary to facilitate work on the City of Port Huron’s Blue Water Bridge Plaza Sewer Separation project, which includes sewer construction in the areas of Scott Avenue to Hancock Street and Riverside Drive to 12th Avenue.

The project is expected to be completed by December of 2020.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

McLaren Port Huron Awarded for Partnership with Port Huron Schools

Port Huron, MI — McLaren Port Huron Hospital recently received the Ludwig Community Benefits Award from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA). The award recognizes collaborative programs that improve the health and well-being of area residents.

McLaren Port Huron was recognized for their involvement in the Biomedical Science Partnership with Port Huron Schools. The program was praised for “reinforcing the importance of healthy lifestyles and strengthening the potential for high school students to choose healthcare careers”, according to the MHA. The partnership began in 2018 with 128 students and grew to 240 students last year.

Students volunteered with the hospital, along with taking tours of the St. Clair County Community College Health Sciences Building and listening to presentations from health professionals. The MHA said that “short-term results show nearly 72% of the students plan to pursue healthcare careers and more than 92% report an increased interest in the healthcare profession.”

The $5000 award is given in memory of Patric E. Ludwig, a former MHA president who championed investing in the community’s overall health.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Blue Water Community Action Agency Household Needs Closet

Blue Water Community Action Agency Creates Household Needs Closet

Port Huron, MI — Blue Water Community Action Agency is using CARES funds to provide a Household Needs Closet to the community. The Household Needs Closet is open to all St. Clair County residents who need hygiene and cleaning supplies they may find it difficult to purchase due to a loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents who would like to receive items from the Household Needs Closet can contact Blue Water Community Action Agency directly. They will be asked to provide general information on all household members including birth dates, social security numbers, and the last 30 days of household income. State identification and income documentation may be sent via email or copied when the items are picked up.

Blue Water Community Action Agency is open by appointment only, and eligibility and appointments for the Household Needs Closet are determined by calling their main phone number at (810) 982-8541.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Local Young Adults Can Explore a Career in the Trades or Manufacturing for Free

Opportunities are available for young adults ages 18-25 looking for a career in the trades and manufacturing. The Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Young Professionals have received a grant to fund 25 participants in the MAP+ pre-apprenticeship for the fall 2020 semester at Macomb Community College.

The apprenticeship is a series of four online classes that explore career pathways in fields that are in high demand. The classes are Shop Math, Drafting/Blueprint Reading, Industrial Safety, and Trade Related Prep. Those who complete the semester will get an Industrial-Readiness Certificate and earn nine credits at Macomb Community College.

Tuition, fees, and book costs will be covered by The Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Young Professionals. They will also pay for a laptop if needed, as well as tutoring. There is a participation stipend available as well. A high school diploma or GED are NOT required for enrollment, and there are no set times for the classes, which are self-paced modules.

Enrollment information can be found at https://www.macomb-stclairworks.org/map-pre-apprenticeship/.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland