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.
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Partner Content Patti Manley. Community Development

Disaster Response Fund Reaches $100,000

Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyThursday, January 9, 2025
A new year-end gift from a donor-advised fund has pushed the Disaster Response Fund for St. Clair County to the $100,000 level. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County launched the fund a year ago in response to growing natural and man-made disasters around the country.
Partner Content Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 8, 2025
AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.
Feature Story Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Ending the stigma of autism in communities of colorNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieFriday, January 3, 2025
“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.  
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Blue Water Area Transit offers New Year's Eve safe ride

Blue Water Area TransitThursday, December 19, 2024
The Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (BWATC) offers free, door-to-door safe rides to and from passengers’ parties for New Year’s Eve. This community service is provided in partnership with Radio First to keep our community safer.
Feature Story Left to Right: Sharon Wilton and Tracy Willard. Community Development

Sharon Wilton honored as Port Huron's NACW Woman of the Year

Joseph HayesThursday, December 19, 2024
The Port Huron Chapter of the National Association of Career Women recently named Sharon Wilton the Woman of the Year for her positive influence and efforts in the community. 
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Port Huron woman named a “Parent Hero”

Riley ConnellThursday, December 19, 2024
With the help of Community Mental Health staff, a St. Clair County mom has been recognized for her commitment to putting her children’s mental health first.
Feature Story Karlie Gest and her Belgian horse named Cal. Arts and Culture

In Photos: Lexington Horse Parade 2024

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, December 19, 2024
The Lexington Holiday Horse Parade is a unique annual event. On Dec. 14, the parade celebrated its 14th year and trotted down Main Street in Lexington with over 100 horses and riders decorated with holiday shimmer.
Feature Story "We live here, we work here and we care about you and your family." Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

A New Vision for Public Health in Michigan

Brianna NargisoTuesday, December 17, 2024
Michigan has stepped forward with a comprehensive Public Health Call to Action, a set of recommendations crafted by the Michigan Public Health Advisory Council (MPHAC) to guide the state’s journey toward a more equitable and resilient health system. 
Feature Story Robert Sheehan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 17, 2024
Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025.
Feature Story Rebel Dogs has a distinctly Detroit approach to ethical animal advocacy Second Wave - Michigan

Rebels with a cause: How Rebel Dogs has changed the animal advocacy landscape in DetroitNonprofit Journal Project

Chris HandysideTuesday, December 17, 2024
Rebel Dogs was started by a couple of engaged citizens who wanted to alleviate the suffering of stray dogs. Today, it’s a comprehensive dog-rescue operation that helps Detroit pet owners on multiple levels.
Feature Story Sheri Faust, Executive Director of Friends of the St. Clair River. Sustainability

Health of the St. Clair River: Conversation with Sheri Faust

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, December 12, 2024
The St. Clair River is vital to the communities bordering it and the commerce flowing through the Great Lakes Seaway. Keeping the river healthy and monitoring development along its shorelines is critical. The Keel talked with Sheri Faust to get an inside look at the health of the St. Clair River.
Feature Story Shannon and Todd Postill are the new owners of Family Tradition Tree Farm located in Kimball, Michigan. Entrepreneurship

Tree Farm in Kimball springs back to life with new owners

Liz FredendallThursday, December 12, 2024
Formerly known as Tollander Tree Farm, Family Tradition Tree Farm in Kimball is taking root under new ownership, blending a long-held family business with new traditions.
Partner Content Group of young adults. Healthy Communities

The Power of Words: Promoting inclusive language in St. Clair County

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthThursday, December 12, 2024
When it comes to fostering a safe environment, words matter. St. Clair County Community Mental Health dives into the harmful impacts of derogatory terms and resources to create an inclusive community. 
Longform The program reduced postpartum depression by 50% among participants. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

MSU public health researchers seek to expand successful preventive postpartum depression program

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, December 10, 2024
ROSE program trains expectant mothers on how roles and relationships change postpartum and teaches assertiveness skills so expectant mothers can ask for the support they need.
Feature Story BWAT Bus. Transportation

Blue Water Area Transit program ‘Missed the Bus, Just Call us!’ brings added benefits to residents

Joseph HayesThursday, December 5, 2024
Catching the bus can be quite a hassle, but with BWAT's new program, students can obtain a free ride to or from school if they miss the bus. The organization also recently became the first public transit agency in Michigan to operate electric transit buses. 
Feature Story Newcomer Mohammed arriving at the airport to a welcome from Ruth, a member of the Cassopolis, Mich., private sponsor group that worked with Zaman during the 90-day resettlement period Second Wave - Michigan

Welcome to Michigan: It takes a community to integrate refugees to U.S. cultureNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasThursday, December 5, 2024
Welcoming refugees to Michigan is part and parcel Zaman International's work with Welcome Corps
Feature Story Pine Grove Park Reindeer Arts and Culture

Guide: Discover holiday fun in St. Clair County

Genevieve FoxMonday, December 2, 2024
The holiday season is here. From a Christmas parade to a Yule Tide Ball, check out some of the fun seasonal events in the Blue Water Area. 
Partner Content Festival of Trees. Community Development

McLaren's Festival of Trees brings back elegant gala to annual holiday event

Sarah SpohnMonday, December 2, 2024
McLaren Port Huron’s 36th annual Festival of Trees returns. This year, the annual event also sees the return of The Festival of Trees Gala on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Blue Water Convention Center. Proceeds from the event help fund a state-of-the-art 3D cone beam CT machine.
Feature Story A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrienne Hayden Second Wave - Michigan

Breaking down barriers for local artistsNonprofit Journal Project

Chris HandysideFriday, November 29, 2024
BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  
Feature Story The Eddy Center in St. Clair. Sustainability

Friends of the St. Clair River to expand inside the Eddy Center with new Watershed Discovery Center

Genevieve FoxThursday, November 21, 2024
On December 3, Friends of the St. Clair River is hosting an open house for community members to catch a sneak peek inside the organization's new Watershed Discovery Center. 
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