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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.

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Amunni Boutique owner Ann Marie Oldford (left) and her friend Heather Benson, an MS advocate, pose for a photo outside Oldford's establishment in downtown St. Clair.
St. Clair boutique to host fundraising event raising money for multiple sclerosis

Amunni Boutique in St. Clair is holding the Shine the Spotlight to Fight MS fundraising event to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Michigan Chapter and work toward finding a cure.

The Inn on Water Street in downtown Marine City.
How these two local businesses have formed a mutually beneficial partnership in downtown Marine City

“We grew out of our Broadway location so quickly and have been looking to expand for some time,” Steve Neiman says. “We really love the community and when the offer from the Inn came up — it was a beautiful view, great people, room for parking, and indoor and outdoor seating — it was a no-brainer for us.”

Lille Piece of Heaven is having their Grand Opening event on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at their new location in St. Clair.
New St. Clair beauty spa and cryotherapy chamber service to celebrate grand opening

“I love being able to help people with their skin, educating and empowering them to have confidence and always go for the best results,” says Maddison Riehl, the owner of Lille Piece of Heaven in St. Clair.

A scene from last year’s Icy Bazaar in St. Clair. This year’s event promises to be the “biggest one yet,” says Bryan Ulatwoski, president of the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce.
‘The biggest one yet’: Live ice carvings, fireworks slated for St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar this weekend

“This year’s Icy Bazar will be the biggest one yet. We have 32 separate ice sculptures sponsored by different businesses in St. Clair County,” says Bryan Ulatwoski, president of the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce.

In Port Huron, the Parks and Recreation Department is putting on Winter Celebration in Pine Grove Park, running now through Sunday, Jan. 2.
Christmas in St. Clair County: Holiday markets, visits from Santa, arts and crafts, and more

There is no shortage of family-friendly events happening in St. Clair County this year.

After months away, the women’s apparel boutique returns with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 13, with planned giveaways for the first 100 customers.
‘We are so excited to be back’: Papaya Branch celebrates new location in downtown Port Huron

“We don’t try to mimic or match other stores; our store is more personal,” says Laura Lyon, owner of The Papaya Branch Boutique. After months away, the women’s apparel boutique returns with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 13, with planned giveaways for the first 100 customers.

Inside Hummingbird Home, a vintage and home decor shop in downtown Richmond.
Vintage and home decor store Hummingbird Home renovates historical building in downtown Richmond

Built in 1914, this historical building in downtown Richmond was home to numerous businesses before local entrepreneurs Dianna and Michael Maniaci purchased it and began renovations.

The month-long Halloween Nights series of events takes over the St. Clair Riverview Plaza.
With Halloween Nights, St. Clair gets into the spooky spirit all month long

What started out as a weekend event has since evolved into a whole month’s worth of events due to its enduring popularity, says Bryan Ulatowksi, president of the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce.

Downtown Marine City essential oil boutique offers free care packages for cancer patients

“You can’t put a price on feeling good,” says shop owner Monique Lictawa. “Showing that support, love, and encouragement or kindness means a lot to the person getting that message.”

Working together Amy Amiels, Sandee Kuhfedlt and Chris Campbell created Dock 421, a coworking space in Algonac.
Algonac’s co-working site propelling local businesses forward

Amy Amiels started out wanting to find a storefront for her accounting business. After having no luck, that business idea grew into something much bigger when she and her partners launched the co-working space Dock 421 in Algonac.

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