More than just a market, Trombley’s Country Market continues to serve as a community hub Read Article

Trombley's Country Market in Emmett Township.
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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.

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Feature Story R.O.N.S. Farm-A.C. Community Development

Former cafe owner turns 18-acre land into nonprofit farm and community center

Rita MacDonaldThursday, May 11, 2023
Kathy Cox, former owner of a New Baltimore cafe, bought land in Casco Township to grow her own produce but discovered its potential for more, establishing a nonprofit community center offering sustainable organic produce and hands-on education.
Feature Story Kaylee Kruse makes an adjustment to her dress which received recognition in the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards. Arts and Culture

Port Huron Northern student and seamstress receives national recognition for textile creations

Andrea HarringtonThursday, May 11, 2023
17-year-old Kaylee Kruse is a self-taught seamstress with a knack for historical dressmaking.
Feature Story Blue Water Area Transit Transportation

Blue Water Area Transit rolls out pilot program, “Missed the Bus, Just Call Us!”

Liz FredendallTuesday, May 9, 2023
Blue Water Area Transit recently introduced a new program that is helping local students who encounter transportation challenges, such as missing the bus, get to school safely and at no charge.
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May is Mental Health Awareness MonthLook around, look within: your surroundings say a lot about your mental health

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthFriday, May 5, 2023
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, St. Clair County Community Mental Health shares a look at one of its upcoming events along with a few tips for ways to help enhance your mental well-being.
Partner Content Bike racks support active living in Grand Traverse County. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Active communities are healthier communities

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 3, 2023
Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Promoting Active Communities assessment offers a set of online tools to help Michigan communities create safe places for people to be active.
Longform Wish You Knew it gets better Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care

Brooke MarshallTuesday, May 2, 2023
During May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, many Michigan CMHs are offering opportunities to take action to "stomp out stigma" that prevents Michiganders from seeking mental health care.
Feature Story Max, Blue Water Controls summer intern, was recruited from St. Clair County Community College's 2022 Career/Job Fair. Community Development

SC4’s annual Career/Job Fair provides platform for job seekers to connect with regional employers

Liz FredendallFriday, April 28, 2023
Nearly 70 businesses participated in this year’s Career/Job Fair, an annual event hosted by St. Clair County Community College that has served as a job connection maker for over two decades, bringing together local employers with potential employees.
Feature Story Damaged Goods Refurbished Entrepreneurship

Port Huron resident breathes new life into old furniture, Damaged Goods Refurbished

Rita MacDonaldFriday, April 28, 2023
Drawing on her background in art and design, local business owner Debbie Dare digs into creative projects restoring and reimagining furniture.
Feature Story Genesee Health Systems "Top Workplace" award Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Genesee Health System earns "Top Workplace" award

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 24, 2023
Genesee Health System has earned the Energage 2023 Top Workplaces USA award. The award is made solely on the basis of employee feedback.
Feature Story Vegetables Community Development

Master gardener shares tips for starting a garden sustainably and on a budgetQ&A with Heather Fagan: Seed & Soul Society

Liz FredendallFriday, April 21, 2023
Heather Fagan, co-founder of Seed & Soul Society and a certified master gardener, shares her advice on growing and maintaining a garden.
Feature Story The concept plan for the proposed location of several new outdoor pickleball courts on Parker Road in Fort Gratiot Township. Community Development

Pickleball courts coming to Fort Gratiot Township

Sarah SpohnFriday, April 21, 2023
The sport of pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity, and soon Fort Gratiot Township residents will be able to play closer to home as the township is working to build several new outdoor courts to the area.
Development News Owner of The Painted Toad Rose Gottler (right) poses for a photo with Jeanne Burris-Johnson, co-founder of New Century Art Gallery. Entrepreneurship

New art studio in downtown Marine City offers creative outlet for local residents

Andrea HarringtonWednesday, April 19, 2023
The Painted Toad, a new business in Marine City, offers a place to get creative and explore new art mediums.
Partner Content April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Second Wave - Michigan

Autism Alliance of Michigan is the trusted resource for the autism community

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, April 18, 2023
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is here to help ensure Michiganders with autism reach their greatest potential.
Feature Story A volunteer puts away food at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Emergency food providers feel the crunch of rising costs amid inflationNonprofit Journal Project: Feature

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, April 18, 2023
As government assistance dwindles and food costs rise, nonprofit food providers are seeing a growing need for assistance in communities across Southeast Michigan. Here’s how they’re coping.  
Longform The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 11, 2023
OnPoint and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health share how adult foster care homes empower Michiganders with disabilities while enriching our communities.
Longform Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities

Brooke MarshallMonday, April 10, 2023
Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
Longform Carter Kits Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum DisorderNorthern Michigan community mental health agencies providing the kits.

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, April 4, 2023
​North Country Community Mental Health and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health provide Carter Kits to first responders. The kits contain sensory items that help distract children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the stress of being involved in an emergency situation.
Feature Story Jason Collins, the owner's son, works behind the bar at the Brass Rail Bar in Port Huron. Entrepreneurship

Port Huron’s historic Brass Rail Bar reopens, "Christmas in July" to return

John LuskThursday, March 30, 2023
The Brass Rail Bar, a historic downtown Port Huron establishment, reopened last month with new owners who plan to bring back “Christmas in July” and several other local favorites from the original establishment.
Development News Morrow Road Film Arts and Culture

“Morrow Road” film anticipated to wrap production this fall

Andrea HarringtonThursday, March 30, 2023
Filming of “Morrow Road,” a horror movie adaptation inspired by a Clay Township ghost story, creeps closer to completion.
Feature Story St. Clair County Community Mental Health Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating

David SandsTuesday, March 28, 2023
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.
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