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Harold Powell

Harold Powell is the owner of Phantom Pen Media, offering multimedia services to individuals and organizations across the Blue Water Area. He is a current board member for the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce and the most recent Chamber Choice recipient at the Eddy Awards. Harold is an avid volunteer for the YMCA of the Blue Water Area as well as Bridge Builders Counseling & Mentoring, and in his spare time, enjoys spending time with his son, writing and listening to music, playing video games, and not folding laundry. 

Harold Powell's Latest Articles

One of the more popular items on Fire Up Grill's menu is the smoked brisket which can also be found in their chili and smoked brisket nachos.
From food truck to storefront restaurant, Fire Up Grill is becoming a local favorite

Specializing in BBQ and soul food, food truck and local eatery Fire Up Grill has expanded opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot Township.

Jordan Scheidecker, Disability Resources Specialist at St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and Head Coach of the college’s wheelchair basketball team, rallies the players during halftime.
St. Clair County Community College leads the way with new adaptive sports program

Open to students and community members alike, St. Clair County Community College’s new wheelchair basketball adaptive sports program is working to promote more inclusivity in the region, bringing together basketball enthusiasts of all abilities.

Several of the speakers from the 2023 Hispanic American Heritage Celebration held by St. Clair County Community College. (From top left) Irma López, Eunice Castillo, Jesus Castillo Jr., and Iris Santillano.
Meet the speakers: A look back at SC4’s Hispanic American Heritage Celebration

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Clair County Community College organized its second annual Hispanic American Heritage Celebration, a vibrant event that served as a platform for panelists from the local community to discuss the unique challenges and successes within the Hispanic and Latino communities.

Eunice and Jesus Castillo Jr.
A glimpse into the past: The legacy of the former Our Lady of Guadalupe Hispanic Mission

For more than six decades, the former Our Lady of Guadalupe Hispanic Mission in Port Huron served as a cornerstone in the community, offering a central gathering place and support system for the Hispanic community.

Irene Michels (right) poses for a photo with her youngest sister, Maggie Toole.
Throughout several generations, local family creates positive impact in Blue Water Area

The Reyna family is a remarkable example of multi-generational contribution to the Port Huron community. The Reyna family’s move was a new beginning and the family’s continued impact in the Blue Water Area has helped shape the landscape with notable structures and community activism.

Doña Marina’s Pollo Asado with maduros and Spanish rice.
Doña Marina’s, the region’s first Nicaraguan restaurant, sets up permanent residence in Wrigley Hall

Heather Fagan's determination and passion has taken her restaurant, Doña Marina’s, to new heights. Serving up a unique fusion of Nicaraguan and Latin American cuisine, this Port Huron gem is thriving at its new home in Wrigley Hall.

Bootleggers Axe Co. has a speakeasy as well as a full bar available with 40 taps.
New axe-throwing venue, bar, and restaurant opens in downtown Port Huron

Offering food, fun, and perhaps some friendly competition, Bootleggers Axe Co. is set to become a go-to destination for entertainment in the Blue Water Area.

Eagle Staff Carrier, Patricia Shawnoo, poses for a photo during the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow.
Highlights from the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow

The annual Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow returned this month bringing the community together in a celebration of indigenous culture and history.

Dream Camp students take time out from play to pose for a photo.
Harrison Center is a new beginning for SONS Outreach

The Harrison Center in Port Huron has become the primary residence of local nonprofit SONS Outreach where leaders say the new establishment will help boost programming and revitalize the community.

2023 Juneteenth celebration at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan.
Blue Water Area celebrates freedom and community during Juneteenth

An annual remembrance recognizing a time in American history, Juneteenth brings together members of the community in a celebration of unity, food, and fun.

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