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St. Clair County Quilt Trail stitching community together one block at a time
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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
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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
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Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
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Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots
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Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
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The music goes on for Bill Bundy
John Lusk
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Member of the Port Huron Senior Center, Bill Bundy has played guitar in the Blue Water area since he was 15.
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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?
Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Guardianship is designed to protect those who can't care for themselves, but it doesn't always work that way. Advocates are pursuing a variety of solutions to improve the system.
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Community Foundation selects Donna Niester & Chuck Kelly for Lifetime Achievement Awards
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
This upcoming May, The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is honoring Donna Niester and Chuck Kelly with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities
Estelle Slootmaker
Friday, April 19, 2024
The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program improves quality of care and quality of life for people living in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes.
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Youth at A Beautiful Me learn new skills, transform former dresses into new creations
Liz Fredendall
Thursday, April 18, 2024
At local nonprofit A Beautiful Me, teenage girls are creating new life for dresses not fit for sale through the emerge360 program, helping reduce textile waste while also gaining valuable new skills.
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Griskie Farms continuing the small farm legacy in challenging times
Leslie Cieplechowicz
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Being a farmer isn't easy. Laura Rzanca of Griskie Farms explains the history behind the family business and the challenges of being a farmer today.
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Hippy Dippy Creamery announces second location in Fort Gratiot
Rita MacDonald
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Over Memorial Day weekend, owners Matthew and Jamie Faulkner will open their newest location of Hippy Dippy Creamery in Fort Gratiot.
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Recovery and outreach center in Port Huron receives grant to open engagement center
Genevieve Fox
Thursday, April 11, 2024
With a grant from the Community Foundation, the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center will be providing an engagement center to help those who are waiting for treatment after relapse.
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Marine City resident inspires community to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, April 11, 2024
After efforts made by a 32-year-old Marine City resident who has autism, the Marine City Chamber of Commerce and St. Clair County Community Mental Health joined with other communities across the globe to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness.
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Fowler’s Creamery & Coffee to open in St. Clair this spring
Rita MacDonald
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Long-time hairdresser, Nicole Fowler, says she is ready to pursue her dream of opening up an ice cream, coffee, and sweets shop, scheduled to open next month in St. Clair.
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Letter from the Editor: Liz bids farewell, introduces Genevieve Fox as The Keel’s new editor
Liz Fredendall
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Liz Fredendall says goodbye and welcomes Genevieve Fox who is stepping into the position of Managing Editor for The Keel.
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Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, April 11, 2024
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
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Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This coalition is working to change that.
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition brings together a multitude of Michigan oral and general health partners to collaborate on improving oral health for all Michiganders, especially those who have barriers to access.
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New organization seeks to educate and empower the Hispanic community in Southeastern Michigan
Harold Powell
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After a significant gap left by the disintegration of Hispanic organizations in the Blue Water Area, the Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan is set to fill the void by offering vital resources and educational services as they cultivate tradition and spread awareness across the region.
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Former St. Clair County school Eddy Elementary reimagined
Genevieve Fox
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Following its closure in 2019, the former Eddy Elementary has transformed into The Eddy Center, becoming an integral part of the St. Clair community and operating as a central hub for various small businesses and organizations.
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خارطة طريق "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع" تتخذ منهجًا شاملًا لإطلاق برنامج "التعليم ما قبل الاب
Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
في يناير 2023، أعلنت الحاكمة غريتشن ويتمر عن خطتها "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع"، والتي ستوفر الوصول إلى التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي المجاني لجميع الأطفال البالغين من العمر أربع سنوات في ميشيغان بحلول عام 2027. في فبراير 2024، أصدرت دائرة التعليم مدى الحياة، التقدم، والإمكانيات في ميشيغان (MiLEAP) خطة الطريق مع توصيات حول كيف يمكن للولاية تحقيق هذا الهدف. شاركت مجموعة السياسات العادلة، وهي منظمة استشارية تعليمية في واشنطن العاصمة تركز على سياسات الرعاية والتعليم المبكرة، في تأليف خارطة الطريق.
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Second Wave - Michigan
Kids and Education
Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents
Jaishree Drepaul
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
MI Tri-Share
is a first-of-its-kind cost-sharing funding model. The state, the employee, and their employer each chip in for one-third of the price of child care.
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Community Foundation launches Disaster Response Fund
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Friday, March 29, 2024
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County recently introduced the Disaster Response Fund, a new fund designed to provide assistance to communities within St. Clair County that may face the impact of future disasters.
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Manufacturing Day offers St. Clair County students a ‘new world of possibilities’
Joseph Goral
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Each year
Manufacturing Day offers high schoolers across the country a look into the manufacturing industry, showcasing potential career paths through hands-on education.
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Lexington House Bed & Breakfast provides special backdrop for unique stays
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Donna and Joe Benoit, the owners of Lexington House Bed & Breakfast, are continuing the legacy of their village establishment by providing a unique space and face-to-face connections — something you won’t get from Airbnb.
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