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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Partner Content Marysville Fire Department. Community Development

Marysville Community Fund celebrates 10 years of impact

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, July 10, 2025
The Marysville Community Fund is celebrating 10 years of community impact this year with another round of grants available to Marysville nonprofits and organizations.
Longform Rx Kids has provided for the Wright family stability during an unpredictable time. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 8, 2025
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.  
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Medicaid cuts threaten Michigan’s mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 8, 2025
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.  
Feature Story The Pride March through Port Huron. Arts and Culture

Blue Water Pride Festival in Port Huron celebrates resilience of LGBTQ+ community

Leslie CieplechowiczMonday, June 30, 2025
The Pride Festival on June 29 in Port Huron was hosted by Barbara Payton, executive director of Blue Water Allies, an organization that serves as a resource for the local LGBTQ+ community. Payton shares how events like these are imperative to foster pride for queer folks who live in a predominantly conservative region.
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Chloe Nabozney redefines norms as an aspiring young, black female police officer from a rural town

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, June 26, 2025
Chloe Nabozney, a recent graduate of Landmark Academy in Kimball, talks about her goal of becoming a police officer after attending the St. Clair County Explorers Program. She hopes to inspire other young, black women to become cops in a predominantly male field.
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Keeping the Prohibition era alive at Port Huron's speakeasy, The Laundry Room

Rita MacDonaldThursday, June 26, 2025
The Wrigley Center’s speakeasy in Port Huron has become a popular destination for locals because of its unique Prohibition-era atmosphere, specialty cocktails, and live music.
Feature Story Lakeside Park's splashpad. Community Development

Where to stay cool during the summer in St. Clair County

Genevieve FoxTuesday, June 24, 2025
The summer is here, and the weather is already proving so. Check out these parks, beaches, and pools in the Blue Water Area that can help you cool off and enjoy the sun in these waterfront communities.
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Commmunity mental health partnerships with first responders a win-win for communities

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 24, 2025
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are redefining crisis response through deep partnerships with EMS, law enforcement, and fire departments. These cross-sector collaborations have become a vital part of Michigan’s evolving approach to mental health care.  
Feature Story A replica of a freedom quilt where triangles, signifying flying geese heading north, pointed slaves toward freedom. Arts and Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth at SC4’s interactive exhibit

Leslie CieplechowiczMonday, June 23, 2025
Now through June 30, the public can visit the exhibit in the Fine Arts Museum at St. Clair Community College to learn about the significance of June 19 and its historical background leading to the abolition of slavery. Included are many interactive experiences along with a timeline leading to the end of slavery in the United States.
Feature Story Digital rendering of the Lincoln Avenue Loft project in Port Huron. Community Development

Port Huron’s Lincoln Avenue Loft project aims to address urgent housing needs

Layla McMurtrieThursday, June 19, 2025
The Lincoln Avenue Loft Project will bring 40 income-restricted workforce housing units to a central Port Huron site, addressing the city’s deepening housing crisis. With supportive services, transit access, and proximity to key employers, the development aims to create long-term stability for working families and residents.
Partner Content Emmett Township Park. Community Development

New grants boost placemaking in St. Clair County

Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyWednesday, June 18, 2025
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has made placemaking the center of its mission to connect people and places, from the coastlines of the St. Clair River to the rural stretches of the county’s western towns.
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole Healthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleTuesday, June 17, 2025
Today’s teens face numerous challenges to their mental health, and nearly one in five teens surveyed reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. In 2023, nearly a third of U.S. teens received mental health treatment, according to the CDC report. In Michigan, some of those teens saw practitioners and joined groups at OnPoint, which provides behavioral health and homelessness services in Allegan County.  
Feature Story Valerie Orr, Executive Director of Community Foundation of Monroe County Second Wave - Michigan

Valerie Orr Brings educator’s eye and collaborative vision to Community Foundation of Monroe CountyNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieWednesday, June 11, 2025
Valerie Orr brings an educator’s perspective and collaborative spirit to her role as executive director of the Community Foundation of Monroe County.
Feature Story Art advocate and educator Jason Stier poses with Wally the Walleye, a public art piece crafted by dozens of Blue Water Area residents of all ages. Arts and Culture

Creating Connections Through Art: A conversation with educator Jason Stier

Laura FitzgeraldWednesday, June 4, 2025
Art teacher and advocate Jason Stier empowers at-risk youth through art education. As vice president of the St. Clair Art Association, he also helps facilitate public art events and projects that foster creativity and connection in the Blue Water Area.
Longform PreK for All ensures that every 4-year-old in Michigan has access to a high-quality preschool experience, regardless of income. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

“A lifeline for families,” PreK for All expands access and raises expectations

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 3, 2025
Enrollment in PreK for All is now open for all families, no matter their income. The program operates across a mixed delivery system, including local school districts, public charter schools, private child care providers, Head Start programs, and community-based organizations.    
Feature Story veterans Healthy Communities

Veterans in St. Clair County can rely on community mental health

Monique BedfordTuesday, June 3, 2025
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency. 
Partner Content Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 30, 2025
To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
Feature Story Blue Water Pride 2023. Arts and Culture

Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June

Genevieve FoxWednesday, May 28, 2025
With the summer season on the rise, check out these fun-filled activities — from the Sturgeon Fest to the Blue Water Cruise, happening all across the county.
Partner Content (from left to right): Ella Vokes (Memphis High School), Kaelin Morris (Yale High School), and Alan Daugherty (Yale Jr. High School), received awards for winning the artwork and creative writing portions of the Creative Arts Contest. Arts and Culture

St. Clair County CMH celebrates 60 years of positive impacts on mental health and stigma reduction

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, May 22, 2025
For the past 60 years, SCCCMH has revolutionized mental health care in St. Clair County by emphasizing community-based, patient-centered care. The agency has made great strides in reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to care.
Feature Story Tires and Treads Community Project Community Development

Tires and Treads Community Project provides clothes and shoes to children in need across the county

Rita MacDonaldWednesday, May 21, 2025
Tires and Treads is a community-driven, local non-profit organization that strives to ensure every child has access to basic clothing needs, which was the dream of the organization's founder, Fran Morris.
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