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Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth

New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.

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Digital rendering of the splash pad at Marine City's new community center.
New community center to break ground this fall in Marine City

Marine City was recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the state of Michigan to help finance work on a new community center at the city’s previous Lions Club.

Nancy Roy, co-owner of C. Roy Processing.
Spreading the love of Bologna at small town festival

Partners of 37 years, C. Roy Processing and the Yale Bologna Festival, have made what Yale is informally called the “Bologna Capital of the World,” with its famous fried bologna sandwiches. Nancy Roy, who co-owns the business with her husband Richard, supplies two tons of bologna for the festival and has been a part of the community since 1924.

A girl relaxes with her cow.
In Photos: Family fun at the St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair

The St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair kicked off its 88th year at the Goodells County Park on July 14. Although the event is oftentimes thought of as only for rural kids showing livestock, there are many activities for all ages, including monster trucks, a rodeo, a family carnival, rope making, and music in the meadows.

Left to Right: Port Huron Mayor Anita Ashford, Special Assistant to the City Manager Tony Pearson, Southside Summer Pop Up Market Manager Elizabeth Buckley, and NIA Vice Chair Mary Williams, enjoying the Southside Summer Pop-Up Market.
Port Huron’s new Southside Summer Market sparks community revival

An often forgotten corner of the city is hosting a fresh wave of vendors, vibes, and revitalization at Knox Field in Port Huron every Tuesday from now until August 26.  

Keeping the Prohibition era alive at Port Huron’s speakeasy, The Laundry Room

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.

Lakeside Park's splashpad.
Where to stay cool during the summer in St. Clair County

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.

Digital rendering of the Lincoln Avenue Loft project in Port Huron.
Port Huron’s Lincoln Avenue Loft project aims to address urgent housing needs

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.

Emmett Township Park.
New grants boost placemaking in St. Clair County

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.

Blue Water Pride 2023.
Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June

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.

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