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

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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.
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These Port Huron bakers provide homemade, healthy foods to the community Read Article

Cinnamon Rolls from Hancock Harvest.
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Feature Story Community Foundation of St. Clair County grant supports the efforts of The Southside Initiative. Community Development

The Southside Initiative aims to improve and unite a neglected Port Huron neighborhood

Harold PowellThursday, March 23, 2023
Among the goals for developing Port Huron’s South Park, community leaders say their current focus is creating affordable housing and resolving the food desert in the neighborhood.
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Hiring the person, not the mental illnessCommunity Mental Health partners with local employers to help those with mental illness and developmental disability find work

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, March 23, 2023
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is partnering with local employers to battle the stigma against those with mental illness and developmental disabilities while also providing meaningful employment opportunities.
Development News Beth Welser poses for a photo at her newly-opened sweet shop, Dot's Candy Bar. Entrepreneurship

Dot’s Candy Bar finds long-term home at Wrigley Hall

Andrea HarringtonThursday, March 23, 2023
Beth Welser has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of her long-running business, Dot's Candy Bar, in downtown Port Huron.
Feature Story Bob Furtado, Vice President of Blue Water League of the Blind Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

People with visual impairments find community in Port HuronQ&A with Bob Furtado: Nonprofit Journal Project

Brooke MarshallThursday, March 23, 2023
Blue Water League of the Blind serves as a social club and education/advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired.  
Longform Check-in area of St. Clair Community Mental Health in Port Huron. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan community mental health agencies recognize families' role in treatment

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, March 21, 2023
Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.
Partner Content The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Gardens growing change in Flint

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 15, 2023
The Greater Flint Health Coalition delivers nutrition and physical activity education with SNAP-Ed direct education programming to residents, including senior citizens, across Flint and Genesee County. 
Feature Story SC4 STEM Fest Kids and Education

SC4’s inaugural STEM Fest to offer interactive activities and education highlighting STEM

Gabrielle HudsonFriday, March 10, 2023
This weekend, St. Clair County Community College is hosting its first-ever SC4 STEM Fest, a free event where participants will be able to engage in STEM-related activities and learn more about the field.
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Community Mental Health introduces partnership with virtual therapy tool, Talkspace

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthFriday, March 10, 2023
A new partnership with St. Clair County Community Mental Health is offering online therapy support to county residents seeking to improve their mental health.
Feature Story People supported by Blue Water Developmental Housing gather for a birthday dinner at a restaurant Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

With supportive services, people with disabilities move toward independenceQ&A with Kathryn Baker: Nonprofit Journal Project

Allison Torres BurtkaFriday, March 10, 2023
Through its Community-Based Program, Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. supports people with disabilities on their terms. They decide what services they want and need, so that they can become more independent.   
Longform Conversations about hard topics like suicide can help prevent it. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how Michigan's community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide

Brooke MarshallTuesday, March 7, 2023
Summit Pointe, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and other community mental health agencies provide youth access to services that help them overcome suicidal thoughts and self-harming actions.
Feature Story Kala Sheridan, owner of Homemade Pies by Kala. Entrepreneurship

Homemade Pies by Kala transforms traditional sweet treats into edible works of art

Rita MacDonaldTuesday, February 28, 2023
A fresh, homemade pie made for her mother’s birthday led one Croswell resident to launch her own business creating intricate, one-of-a-kind pieces of edible art.
Feature Story Titan, a male Goldendoodle and Labrador mix, will be working to support the mental health and wellness of the community through the Port Huron Police Department. Community Development

Port Huron Police Department welcomes Titan the therapy dog

Andrea HarringtonTuesday, February 28, 2023
Titan, a male Goldendoodle and Labrador mix, will be working to support the mental health and wellness of the community through the Port Huron Police Department.
Development News Playscape at Clay Township Park. Community Development

Michigan Spark Grants give boost to public recreation projects in Port Huron and Clay Township

Andrea HarringtonTuesday, February 28, 2023
Clay Township and Port Huron have been selected to receive funding totaling nearly $1.1 million through the Michigan Spark Grant program supporting plans for public recreation developments in both communities.
Feature Story The Gathering Entrepreneurship

The Gathering: Local entrepreneur’s new business offers a unique dining experience

Rita MacDonaldTuesday, February 21, 2023
Owner and local entrepreneurial chef, Calah Wesley, is expanding her business which offers a one-of-a-kind, personal chef dining experience complete with seasonally-sourced ingredients.
Development News Joe Polio, owner of RISE Fitness. Entrepreneurship

Local gym owner turns lifelong passion into a small business

Andrea HarringtonTuesday, February 21, 2023
Joe Polio, owner of RISE Fitness in Marine City, says he has never looked back after his career path was transformed following a life-changing accident.
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Works of heart: McLaren Port Huron celebrates 50th patient to receive new lifesaving heart procedure

MJ GalbraithTuesday, February 21, 2023
“The teamwork between all the different departments and hospital administration – just seeing everybody coming together and working hand-in-hand for that one patient, to help them? It's very rewarding,” says Pattie Dziubinski, manager of McLaren Port Huron’s Cardiovascular Lab, Extended Stay Unit.
Feature Story Katlin Pfroffer poses for a photo while working on her ice sculpture during St. Clair's Icy Bazaar. Arts and Culture

Ice sculptors showcase talents at St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar

Andrea HarringtonFriday, February 17, 2023
Michigan-based ice sculptors share their experiences with ice carving and how they learned the unique skill. 
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Michigan Works! Going PRO Talent Fund strengthens workforce through training

Sarah SpohnFriday, February 17, 2023
Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair doesn’t just focus on skill development for first-time or returning employees. Through the Going PRO Talent Fund, Michigan Works! provides resources for employers to offer skill development, helping to create a stronger workforce within in-demand industries.
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Dirty Little Pours: Lexington couple discovers hidden talent for epoxy creations

Rita MacDonaldFriday, February 17, 2023
Lexington residents and "Do-It-Yourself-Duo" say pandemic lockdown led them to discover new talents for epoxy art, leading to the creation of their new business.
Longform Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's CCBHCs open mental health access to all

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, February 7, 2023
Michigan's 34 CCBHCs provide whole-person care by integrating physical health with a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals no matter what a patients' income or insurance coverage.  
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