Laura Fitzgerald

Laura’s passion for storytelling and creative writing can be traced back to her childhood. That passion led her to major in English/Creative Writing and Journalism at Miami University, where she discovered her love for telling others’ stories through online media. Her career in newspaper journalism led her to Port Huron where she dug strong roots in the community through three-and-a-half years of reporting for the Times Herald newspaper. She recently launched Fitzgerald Creative Services, LLC, as her freelance writing brand. Outside of work, you can find Laura riding horses, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cozied up with a good book and her cats, Frank and Dobby. 

Partner Content St. Clair County Community Mental Health CEO Deb Johnson speaks at a legislative briefing on Monday, July 14, 2025, concerning a state proposal that critics say could privatize Michigan’s public behavioral health system.
Partner Content Marysville Fire Department.

Marysville Community Fund celebrates 10 years of impact


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.
Feature Story Josh Chapman, President and CEO of the Blue Water YMCA.
Feature Story Lori Weatherly (left) teaches an embroidery class at the Make Saint Clair makerspace.

New St. Clair makerspace fuels creativity, fosters community


Partner Content Croswell Swinging Bridge outing.
Partner Content McMorran Plaza in downtown Port Huron.

The Community Foundation's economics of placemaking