McLaren Physicians choose to live in and serve the Port Huron community Read Article

Liz Fredendall

War Water Brewery is expanding its brand in St. Clair with the opening of a large event space Read Article

War Water Brewery in St. Clair opened a new event space with capacity for up to 500 guests in fall 2024.
Photo: War Water Brewery in St. Clair opened a new event space with capacity for up to 500 guests in fall 2024. Courtesy of War Water Brewery.

St. Clair County Quilt Trail stitching community together one block at a time Read Article

The Care Bag Movement ran by Algonac High School students.
Photo: The Care Bag Movement ran by Algonac High School students. Courtesy of St. Clair County Quilt Trail.

These Port Huron bakers provide homemade, healthy foods to the community Read Article

Cinnamon Rolls from Hancock Harvest.
Photo: Cinnamon Rolls from Hancock Harvest. Courtesy of Jessica Csiki.

For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive Read Article

The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Photo courtesy of Port Huron Prowlers.

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots Read Article

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Rachael Odish.

Features

Feature Story Leslie Cieplechowicz, The Keel's new Community Correspondent. Arts and Culture

New Community Correspondent with The Keel to cover rural life, diversity stories

Rita MacDonaldThursday, May 15, 2025
Grant money provided by the Community Foundation of St. Clair has provided Leslie Cieplechowicz with the new role of Community Correspondent. This role will provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses and rural residents to be highlighted, focusing on recognizing diversity within the Blue Water Area.
Longform Lauren LaPine Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Medicaid cuts would destabilize mental health care: How Michigan is responding

Brianna NargisoTuesday, May 13, 2025
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts would dismantle critical services, especially for residents facing poverty, mental illness, or substance use disorders — and reduce access to mental health services for all.
Partner Content McLaren physicians are enjoying the waterfront community for its small town charm. Healthy Communities

McLaren Physicians choose to live in and serve the Port Huron community

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 8, 2025
Three local McLaren Port Huron physicians share why they love to live, work, and serve the Blue Water area. Whether it’s being near family, the natural resources and waterfront trails and amenities, or the delicious restaurants, Port Huron provides a close-knit community where these young professionals feel at home amidst stressful careers.
Feature Story War Water Event Space Economic Development

War Water Brewery is expanding its brand in St. Clair with the opening of a large event space

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, May 8, 2025
War Water Brewery in St. Clair recently opened an approximately 10,000-square-foot event space, offering one of the largest event rentals in the Blue Water Area. The addition to the growing restaurant might boost foot traffic for other St. Clair businesses and offer another option for organizations that benefit from hosting big events.
Feature Story Blue Water YMCA hosts VOY discussions to uplift youth voices. Kids and Education

A peek inside the gang scene in Port Huron and its impact on youth

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, May 8, 2025
During a discussion with middle school students for the Voices of Youth at the Blue Water YMCA, one of the kids talked about his involvement with gangs and why he joined. Sgt. Ryan Mynsberge from the Port Huron Police Department weighs in on what the police are doing about local gangs.
Feature Story Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society at previous The Big Give event. Community Development

The Big Give on May 14 to support local non-profits across St. Clair County

Genevieve FoxWednesday, May 7, 2025
This year, on May 14, the Community Foundation is hosting The Big Give event, a 24-hour giving rally that supports local nonprofits and highlights philanthropic efforts.   
Feature Story Humanity first: Members of the Church of the Latter-day Saints volunteer at Zaman Second Wave - Michigan

Shared humanity that crosses language, religious and cultural barriersNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasWednesday, May 7, 2025
An unlikely partnership has blossomed between the Mormon church and Zaman International, a nonprofit that serves mostly Middle Eastern Muslim women. Both faiths have more in common that it might appear on the surface. 
Feature Story Tiffany Brown founded Developing Despite Distance Second Wave - Michigan

Amplifying voices of “an historically invisible population of young people”Nonprofit Journal Project

Carole Hawke-DiopThursday, May 1, 2025
Developing Despite Distance has gone deep investing in Detroit youth with incarcerated parents. In launching a teen advisory board, it looks to go broad.  
Partner Content St. Clair Riverview Plaza. Community Development

The business impact of philanthropy

Keely BaribeauWednesday, April 30, 2025
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County remains a leading partner, collaborator, and funder for local units of government in the towns and cities of St. Clair County.
Feature Story Ashley Carter of Michigan Justice Fund and Adam Grant of A Brighter Way Second Wave - Michigan

Boosting resources for legal reform in MichiganNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Layla McMurtrieTuesday, April 29, 2025
Michigan Justice Fund is pioneering a collaborative funding model to support justice reform initiatives across the state. By bringing together local and national funders, the fund invests in community-led solutions that address the long-term impact of mass incarceration.
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Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 25, 2025
McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.
Feature Story The Spotted Lanternfly. Healthy Communities

Spotted Lanternfly Workshop in Goodells to raise awareness on invasive insect harming fruit trees

Genevieve FoxTuesday, April 22, 2025
The Spotted Lanternfly, native to Asia, was recently detected in Macomb County. On April 29, Goodell’s County Park will host a workshop to teach community members how to spot, prevent, and monitor the invasive insect.
Partner Content AAoM NAT Conference vendors include autistic artists and entrepreneurs. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 17, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance. 
Partner Content SCCCMH's 2025 Creative Arts High School Contest's Best in Show: Be Kind to Your Mind by Ella Vokes (10th grade) at Yale High School. Arts and Culture

The Power of Creativity: How engaging in the arts promotes mental wellness

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthThursday, April 17, 2025
SCCCMH recently announced the winners of their 2025 Creative Arts Contest, highlighting art created by elementary, middle, and high school students across the county and its positive impact on mental wellness. 
Feature Story New Law and Public Safety program at St. Clair County's RESA's TEC to launch this fall. Kids and Education

RESA’s new Law and Public Safety program to empower high school students for the future

Joseph HayesThursday, April 17, 2025
The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency is developing plans to add Law and Public Safety to its current Technical Education Center programs. The program is set to begin this fall.
Longform Summit Pointe Youth Services staff, from left, Matt Jones, Beth Decker, Sam Stover, Melissa DeDie, a Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health and child welfare collaborate to care for Michigan’s vulnerable children

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 15, 2025
Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.
Feature Story K-6 youth at the Voices of Youth listening session. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth with the YMCA: Giving local kids a chance to be heard

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, April 10, 2025
Josh Chapman, CEO of the Blue Water YMCA, is implementing a new program to find out what is important to young people, how they are coping in their daily lives, and what they hope for the future.
Feature Story Left to Right: Theresa Rosso, Jan Evans, John Highstreet and Sue DeLange. Arts and Culture

St. Clair County Quilt Trail stitching community together one block at a time

Rita MacDonaldThursday, April 10, 2025
Algonac Church of Christ’s Piece to Peace Quilting group quilts with purpose, supporting community events and organizations and promoting the county’s history and unique off-the-highway attractions.
Feature Story Alexia Clark. Entrepreneurship

These Port Huron bakers provide homemade, healthy foods to the community

Genevieve FoxWednesday, April 9, 2025
Local bakers Hancock Harvest and Boys & Buttons Bakery are bringing old-school baking methods by sticking to the basics and offering nutritious, delicious goods to the Blue Water Area.
Feature Story The new Gillig bus at the Convention Center in Port Huron. Sustainability

Celebrating sustainability at Earth Day Festival in Goodells, highlight on Blue Water Area Transit

Joseph HayesTuesday, April 8, 2025
Blue Water Area Transit will participate in the annual Earth Fair at Goodells County Park on April 25-26 with other local businesses and organizations to promote sustainability and finding alternative energy sources.   
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