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Partner Content McLaren physicians are enjoying the waterfront community for its small town charm. The Keel - Port HuronHealthy 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 The Keel - Port HuronEconomic 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. The Keel - Port HuronKids 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.
Longform Kids participate in a water safety class at Adams Butzel Complex in Detroit. Metromode - Metro DetroitParks and Recreation

Free swimming classes and equipment help improve water safety across Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnThursday, May 8, 2025
A network of programs across Metro Detroit seeks to address high drowning rates and low swimming skills with free water safety education.
Longform Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day Southwest MichiganSafe Communities

'We're all related, we're all connected': Many march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Jane ParikhThursday, May 8, 2025
The loss of a missing or murdered Indigenous person deeply impacts entire communities, as systemic issues of underreporting and inadequate justice persist. Tribes like the Notawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi continue to demand accountability and raise awareness through events like National MMIP Awareness Day.
Longform Michigan News Agency Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Final Chapter: Kalamazoo remembers Dean Hauck and the legacy of Michigan News

Mark WedelThursday, May 8, 2025
Kalamazoo bids farewell to Dean Hauck, the spirited soul behind Michigan News Agency, whose store was a haven for readers, writers, and community voices since 1947. Her legacy lives on in every page turned, every story shared, and memories of the unmistakable scent of print.
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Railroad program flourishes where there are no rails

Jennifer Donovan Thursday, May 8, 2025
A three-year pilot program to teach rail transportation education and research at Michigan Technological University is still rolling along two decades later. The nationally recognized program has attracted more than 1,000 students and continues to grow. 
Feature Story Jack Girsbach Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Antique expert to share tips, tricks, and treasures at Battle Creek’s Regional History Museum

Jane ParikhThursday, May 8, 2025
Antiques expert Jack Girsbach will speak at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on May 10, sharing tips on spotting valuable finds and stories from his collection. The event explores the evolving appeal of collecting across generations.
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$1 million grant brings first-ever park to Benton Heights

Rosemary ParkerThursday, May 8, 2025
A new park is being planned in Benton Heights in Benton Charter Township in Southwest Michigan, thanks, in part, to a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 
Development News Downtown Rogers City. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Vacant building set for mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Rogers City

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 8, 2025
"Transforming this vacant property into a vibrant mixed-use space will expand community access to essential services as well as creating much needed housing opportunities,” says Rogers City Mayor Scott McLennan.
Development News Overlooking downtown Buchanan. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Downtown Buchanan takes another step toward "living streets" with grant for placemaking project

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 8, 2025
“The new streetscape and public amenities will create space for community engagement with functional improvements that beautify the space and provide opportunities for flexibility of community and business use,” says Matt Weedon, Mayor of the City of Buchanan.
Rural Innovation Exchange

In rural Michigan, a prison is reopening as biggest ICE detention hub in Midwest

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Source: MLive
Rural Innovation Exchange

Charlevoix Cheese Company recognized with 2025 Start-Up to Watch Award at Making It In Michigan Conf

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Source: MSU Extension
Feature Story Small-volunteers Rural Innovation Exchange

Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 8, 2025
The West Coast Chamber’s Community Impact Day grows statewide, rallying businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting community change.
Feature Story Downtown Drugs Rural Innovation Exchange

Heart, hospitality, and a side of nostalgia at Downtown Drugs Soda Shoppe

Sarah R. Adams-SlominskiThursday, May 8, 2025
At Downtown Drugs in Mt. Pleasant, the charm of an old-fashioned soda counter meets the warmth of community connection. Guided by longtime local Agnes McDonald, the Soda Shoppe is more than a lunch spot—it’s a place filled with friendly faces, homemade comfort food, and small acts of kindness.
Feature Story Big Brothers/Big Sisters list image Route Bay CityArts and Culture

More than 60 kids are waiting for mentors in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Kathy RobertsThursday, May 8, 2025
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region needs adult volunteers to serve as mentors to at-risk kids in the area. The program makes a big difference in the lives of kids.
Feature Story Nickless Innovation Award logo Route Bay CityKids and Education

John Glenn students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 8, 2025
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including John Glenn –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. They presented months of hard work, planning, research, and development for a chance at $77,500 in college scholarships and grants.
Feature Story No Till Drill list Route Bay CityTechnology and Innovation

New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators

Denyse ShannonThursday, May 8, 2025
The Bay County Soil Conservation District was awarded a $39,000 grant through EGLE to purchase a new No-Till Drill. The compact drill allows property owners to seed small plots of land, creating habitats for pollinators and filling otherwise unusable land with wildflowers.
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