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Blue Water Area Transit offers New Year's Eve safe ride

Blue Water Area TransitThursday, December 19, 2024
The Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (BWATC) offers free, door-to-door safe rides to and from passengers’ parties for New Year’s Eve. This community service is provided in partnership with Radio First to keep our community safer.
Feature Story Left to Right: Sharon Wilton and Tracy Willard. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Sharon Wilton honored as Port Huron's NACW Woman of the Year

Joseph HayesThursday, December 19, 2024
The Port Huron Chapter of the National Association of Career Women recently named Sharon Wilton the Woman of the Year for her positive influence and efforts in the community. 
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Port Huron woman named a “Parent Hero”

Riley ConnellThursday, December 19, 2024
With the help of Community Mental Health staff, a St. Clair County mom has been recognized for her commitment to putting her children’s mental health first.
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In Photos: Lexington Horse Parade 2024

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, December 19, 2024
The Lexington Holiday Horse Parade is a unique annual event. On Dec. 14, the parade celebrated its 14th year and trotted down Main Street in Lexington with over 100 horses and riders decorated with holiday shimmer.
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Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Metro Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024
From school science programming to park revitalization efforts, we talked to local residents about how equity-related efforts in parks have impacted their lives and communities.
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Can the 'River of Death' be tamed? West Main residents, businesses express appetite for 'road diet'

Mark WedelThursday, December 19, 2024
In Kalamazoo, street calming has helped to decrease accidents by 23 percent. Residents and business owners along West Main, a major artery to downtown, are also requesting changes to slow the hazardous flow of traffic.
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Sustainable Sanctuary: Health and beauty refillery to open in former Bedford Twp. church

Jane ParikhThursday, December 19, 2024
Refilleries for health, beauty, and cleaning products are on the rise as people search for ways to avoid single-use plastics. Aware of that trend, Krystal Smith is opening Artique, a health and beauty refillery also featuring antiques and crafts at a former Bedford Township church.
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Groundbreaking expected in Portage this spring for 45 single-family workforce homes

Mark WedelThursday, December 19, 2024
Houses for teachers, health care workers, assembly line workers, public safety officers — workforce residents — are going up in Portage this spring. Here's the plan for Stanwood Crossings. 
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Beyond books: Rural libraries expand services to meet community needs

Rosemary Parker | RIX StaffThursday, December 19, 2024
Many libraries in rural Michigan have expanded their services in recent years to offer everything from prom dress rentals to costume swaps to seeds for spring planting. 
Feature Story Dr. Rehab (Ruby) Alhajjar is the founder of FlowShield-Nano and holds a doctorate in biological sciences, specializing in water microbiology and nanotechnology, from Michigan Technological University. Rural Innovation Exchange

Houghton entrepreneur develops real-time monitoring of water contaminants

UPword StaffThursday, December 19, 2024
A Houghton startup has developed a prototype of a monitoring device that can test for contaminants in water and beverages in real time.   
Feature Story Devon Wilson points out some of the young plants growing in one of the hoop houses at Sunlight Gardens. Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Farmacy: Urban farm in Battle Creek reaching over the counter for farm-to-table dining

Jane ParikhThursday, December 19, 2024
Battle Creek's Sunlight Gardens and Farmacy opened a new event center to partner with local restaurants in providing farm-to-table food.
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More than Massage: The transformative mission of Three Oaks Therapeutics

Courtney JeromeThursday, December 19, 2024
Transformative. Accessible. Inclusive. Those three key words encompass the mission of downtown Mt. Pleasant’s Three Oaks Therapeutics. Co-owners Marin and James Wood share their approach to wellness through their small business, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and cared for. 
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For her family, for all families: Anna Reetz’s work in community health

Owen HowardThursday, December 19, 2024
Anna Reetz’s journey in Isabella County exemplifies the power of combining professional purpose with personal passion. As a mother and community health advocate, Reetz works tirelessly to improve lives through harm reduction programming and substance misuse prevention. Read this profile about 40 Under 40 awardee Anna Reetz, whose goal to improve her community means not only creating a better place for her own family, but ensuring all families have the chance to succeed.
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Thriftmas shopping: A budget-friendly way to spread Christmas cheer

Kathy BackusThursday, December 19, 2024
With the holiday season upon us, more people are turning to thrift stores for unique gifts and festive home decorations. The Mt. Pleasant area has several local thrift shops for shoppers to scour for deals—during the holidays and year-round. Here’s a rundown of where to go, what to buy, and how to get the best deals. If you’re new to shopping resale, a few tips to find thrifted gifts for everyone on your list are also included.
Development News "We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, Executive Director of BCCADSV. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

A small town café with a big mission wins grant that helps them 'grow and create partnerships'

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 19, 2024
"We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, executive director of Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
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Conservation projects at Camp Grayling to focus on this endangered Michigan rattlesnake

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 19, 2024
“Camp Grayling has a rich history of taking a proactive approach to ecosystem management," says Matt Kleitch, natural resource specialist for Camp Grayling.
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Meet Alina Warner: Certified Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within You

People of MidlandThursday, December 19, 2024
Meet Alina Warner, a Certified Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within You, who is passionate about improving the health and vibrancy of the Great Lakes Bay Region, one person at a time.
Development News Sanford Antique Mall's vendors change displays often to bring shoppers fresh gift ideas. Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Finding nostalgic treasures: Last-minute gifts at Midland’s antique shops

Misty BarronThursday, December 19, 2024
Midland’s antique shops transform stressful last-minute holiday shopping into a nostalgic, treasure-filled journey, offering timeless and truly meaningful Christmas gifts.
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‘Tiny’ house project sends a hard-to-place population to the front of the line

Al JonesThursday, December 19, 2024
Tiny houses, a project that has been years in the making, has celebrated its grand opening in Kalamazoo. Each of the one-story houses – which have about 410 square feet of living space – was built to provide housing for individuals who are trying to improve their lives after being incarcerated or after recovering from substance abuse disorders 
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