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Celebrate The Yale Bologna Festival As It Celebrates 34 Years Of Fun

If you’re looking for an exciting fun time full of activities, prizes, and more, you don’t want to miss the 34th annual Yale Bologna Festival which will be held beginning Friday, July 26 – 28th, transforming the small town of Yale into a bustling hub of over 20,000 visitors. 

Since its inception in 1989, the festival has become a cherished tradition, drawing attendees from across Michigan and beyond. Highlights include the renowned outhouse races, a lively street dance, fireworks, and a grand parade down Main Street. A key event is the crowning of the King and Queen of Bologna. Additional activities include face painting by Wonderwolf Entertainment, laser tag battle, Port Huron Police Department Gaming Trailer and much more!

For more details and information, visit: yalechamber.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Back To School 2023 Ensures A Strong Start For Low-Income Students In St. Clair County

St. Clair County is rallying to make a meaningful impact on young lives as Back to School 2023 takes center stage. 

This community-driven initiative aims to provide a solid foundation for success by offering essential support to children from low-income families.

Eligibility is geared towards St. Clair County residents with required proof of residency. The program encompasses backpacks brimming with school supplies for elementary and middle school students, and tailored pre-school backpacks equipped with a reading book, coloring book, and crayons. Quantities are limited, making early participation advantageous.

Children must be present to receive a backpack, there will be no exceptions. This event schedule spans various locations, ensuring accessibility for all. Locations include Capac, Yale, Port Huron, and East China areas.  

To find a location near you, as well as dates and times, visit: bwcaa.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Enjoy The Blue Water Area Fireworks Celebrations Near You

Blue Water Area residents searching for all of the local firework displays to enjoy this summer, look no further we have all the details you need. 

Get ready to mark your calendars for a series of stunning displays lighting up the sky in various towns along the Thumbcoast. Here are the dates and cities where firework displays will be held.  

  • June 30 – Lexington
  • July 1 – Algonac
  • July 1 – Port Sanilac
  • July 1 – Port Hope
  • July 4 – St. Clair
  • July 4 – Port Austin
  • July 13 – Port Huron
  • July 28 – Yale

For specific times and additional information, head over to bluewater.org/events/. Be sure to share the news with your friends and loved ones for a memorable summer experience. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

McMillin’s Furniture Celebrates 75th Anniversary

McMillin’s Furniture, located at 1 South Main Street, Yale, is a renowned name in the furniture industry, and is happy to announce its 75th-anniversary celebration. Featuring a staggering 35,000 square feet on their showroom floor, McMillin’s Furniture showcases a large selection of beautiful furniture for an enhanced shopping experience.

Customers are invited to explore the flooring department, which showcases a wide array of hardwood, tile, and carpet samples. In the event that customers don’t find exactly what they’re looking for, McMillin’s Furniture is committed to sourcing it.

In addition to furniture, McMillin’s Furniture boasts an impressive collection of unique clocks, lamps, and framed art, offering customers an opportunity to add the perfect accent pieces to elevate their living spaces.

Customers are encouraged to stop in and discover the vast array of furniture options that can transform their homes from nice to truly extraordinary during McMillin’s Furniture 75th Anniversary.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Yale Students Showcase Technology At States Capitol

On December 7th, the 21st annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase was held in Lansing at the Heritage Hall Visitors Center with students from 25 different schools.

The purpose of the showcase is for students to demonstrate cutting edge technology ideas and platforms, such as app development, robotics, web design, and many other branches of technology. Some of the state’s most talented students attended the event to show off their projects that blend science, math, social studies, and language arts, with the latest technology. 

Three students from Yale Junior High School were a part of the showcase, so a big congratulations goes out to our local students Blake Landrum, Travis Wahoske, and Ben Kendrick.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Yale Passes Bond to Remodel Schools

Voters in the Yale Public Schools district approved a ballot proposal that allows the district to spend $15.8 million to remodel the existing buildings.

The bond measure passed with 788 yes votes to 614 no votes. The impact on taxes will not take place for a year. After that, those who pay property taxes in the Yale school district can expect the tax rate to be around 3.12 mills. The bond will be paid back in 12 years.

The district plans to replace all unit ventilators in their five buildings: the high school, junior high school, and the elementary schools located in Yale, Avoca, and Emmett.  The current HVAC system has lasted beyond its useful life and it’s time for modernization, according to the Bond Proposal webpage.

Efficiency, maintenance costs, and reliability are issues with the current mechanical systems in the district. Electrical systems will also get brought up to date throughout the district, with the public announcement, clock, and fire alarm systems getting addressed.

The Yale Junior High will get a lot of work, with a new roof, lighting, and classroom modernization.

Work is expected to begin next summer.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland