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.

For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive Read Article

The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Photo courtesy of Port Huron Prowlers.

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots Read Article

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Rachael Odish.

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Feature Story Kevin Dutcher (left), father of Noah Dutcher (right) in front of an Apache self-propelled sprayer. Entrepreneurship

Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs

Genevieve Fox and Greg TaskerTuesday, March 11, 2025
Across the state, small business support hubs are helping entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses with resources like workshops, co-working spaces, and grants.
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Community mental health delivers care to Michigan's schools

Brianna NargisoTuesday, March 11, 2025
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.  
Feature Story Mitts, the Port Huron Prowlers mascot. Arts and Culture

For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive

Joseph HayesMonday, March 10, 2025
The Port Huron Prowlers are in the midst of yet another season that features players doing their best to extend their hockey careers.
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Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 5, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.” 
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Advancing Macomb connects local changemakers with solutions for lasting impactNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieMonday, March 3, 2025
In Macomb County, collaboration is driving meaningful change. Advancing Macomb connects nonprofits, businesses and public entities to strengthen communities, boost resources, and support nonprofit sustainability through partnerships.  
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This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 25, 2025
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 
Feature Story Kayak launch at North River Road Park on the Black River. Community Development

Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 19, 2025
One of Kimball Township’s unique parks and recreation assets is about to become more accessible for residents and visitors alike. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has purchased privately owned land on both sides of the Black River to develop a park featuring a canoe and kayak launch.
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In the kitchen with Kim: Immigrants, refugees and other women find a path and purpose at ZamanNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasTuesday, February 18, 2025
Developing self-confidence and culinary skills are key to Zaman International's culinary program for women who are immigrants or refugees or face other barriers to employment.
Feature Story Shiawassee Basin Preserve Second Wave - Michigan

Springfield Twp. Parks and Recreation collaborates with Oakland County to preserve natural assetsNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Sarah SpohnSaturday, February 15, 2025
“Once those ecosystems are lost, they can’t be recreated,” says Sarah Richmond of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation. The township collaborates with Oakland County Parks on projects to steward land in northern Oakland County.  
Feature Story Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook. Entrepreneurship

Hattie Dunlap helped make fried chicken popular at Port Huron’s Chicken in the Rough

Joseph HayesThursday, February 13, 2025
Palms Krystal Bar & Grill, also known as Chicken in the Rough features chicken recipes from its original cook Hattie Dunlap, who worked at the restaurant from 1941 to 1976. 
Feature Story Keeping warm by the fire, attendees roast smore's. Arts and Culture

Taste the burn at Chilly Fest 2025

Leslie CieplechowiczMonday, February 10, 2025
In downtown Port Huron, the annual Chilly Fest took place this year on Feb. 7-8. Various fun activities, from live music to a penguin race, were held and participants came from all over the state.   
Feature Story Lori Weatherly (left) teaches an embroidery class at the Make Saint Clair makerspace. Arts and Culture

New St. Clair makerspace fuels creativity, fosters community

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, February 6, 2025
Make Saint Clair recently opened in St. Clair as a community hub for creatives, freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants to learn something new and explore their creativity.
Feature Story The Free Wheelin' statue at Palmer Park in St. Clair, MI welcomes a rose-stained dawn. Arts and Culture

In Photos: Explore the Winter Wonderland of the Blue Water Area

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, February 6, 2025
Winter is in full swing. Take a look inside some of the snow-filled places across the county, from Marine City's historical city hall to Yale's Red Dog Cafe.
Feature Story Program leader for GiGi's Kitchen gives directions to participants to prepare food and teach the importance of health and wellness Second Wave - Michigan

Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndromeNonprofit Journal Project

Leo V. KaplanThursday, February 6, 2025
Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
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Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need itNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Allison Torres BurtkaFriday, January 31, 2025
The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Partner Content Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults. Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 28, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
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Port Huron’s Dance Academy inspires young dancers while supporting the community

Rita MacDonaldThursday, January 23, 2025
The Dance Academy turns 50 this year and is owned by Donna and Charles Miller. The studio has dance classes for students of all ages, from ballet to hip hop, and donates regularly to local charities.
Feature Story Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Entrepreneurship

Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots

Liz FredendallThursday, January 23, 2025
Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.
Partner Content Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement. Community Development

St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation

St. Clair Rotary ClubThursday, January 23, 2025
The local St. Clair Rotary Club announced the launch of their fund to support projects across the county. It was established through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.
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