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Andrea Harrington

Andrea Harrington has been a freelance writer for The Keel for many years and enjoys telling stories about the people and communities across the Blue Water Area. In addition to her work with The Keel, she also substitute teaches for East China and Algonac School Districts and offers creative marketing content working one-on-one with local businesses. She loves everything fall-related and in her free time, is an avid watcher of horror movies and enjoys spending time with her husband and Italian greyhound, Marchello. Contact Andrea at harringtonandrea40@gmail.com.

Andrea Harrington's Latest Articles

Halloween display at 613 N. Riverside Drive in St. Clair, Michigan.
Blue Water Area Halloween homes

If you’re searching for a thrill this Halloween, check out a few of these spooky homes in St. Clair County.

“Bunny’s Book Club” by Tatjana Mai-Wyss is the current book featured along the Wildflower Trail at Pine River Nature Center where a StoryWalk was recently installed.
StoryWalk comes to Pine River Nature Center offering new activity fostering reading and recreation

The installation of a StoryWalk at Pine River Nature Center in Goodells offers an interactive approach to enhance literacy and recreational activities for local youth.

Participants in this year's youth art mentorship program (from left) Payten Daneels, Laila Palumbo, and Melissa Loxton.
Youth artist mentorship program gives local teens the opportunity to learn the business side of art

Through the art mentorship program, aspiring young artists have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain insight that can help them kickstart a successful career in the art industry.

Kaylee Kruse makes an adjustment to her dress which received recognition in the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards.
Port Huron Northern student and seamstress receives national recognition for textile creations

17-year-old Kaylee Kruse is a self-taught seamstress with a knack for historical dressmaking.

Owner of The Painted Toad Rose Gottler (right) poses for a photo with Jeanne Burris-Johnson, co-founder of New Century Art Gallery.
New art studio in downtown Marine City offers creative outlet for local residents

The Painted Toad, a new business in Marine City, offers a place to get creative and explore new art mediums.

“Morrow Road” film anticipated to wrap production this fall

Filming of “Morrow Road,” a horror movie adaptation inspired by a Clay Township ghost story, creeps closer to completion.

Beth Welser poses for a photo at her newly-opened sweet shop, Dot's Candy Bar.
Dot’s Candy Bar finds long-term home at Wrigley Hall

Beth Welser has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of her long-running business, Dot's Candy Bar, in downtown Port Huron.

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.
Port Huron Police Department welcomes Titan the therapy dog

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.

Playscape at Clay Township Park.
Michigan Spark Grants give boost to public recreation projects in Port Huron and Clay Township

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.

Joe Polio, owner of RISE Fitness.
Local gym owner turns lifelong passion into a small business

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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