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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

Dwayne Kidd is a personal trainer and the owner of Godlike Fitness.
Local entrepreneur helps others pursue a healthier lifestyle

“Ultimately my goal is to do my part and spread love and positivity to as many people as possible,” says Dwayne Kidd, personal trainer and owner of Godlike Fitness. “To get them to love themselves inside and out.”

Port Huron High School players celebrate a touchdown with teammates during Victory Day.
Victory Day is a victory for special needs awareness and a celebration of fun

Victory Day provides the opportunity for the community to come together every year to promote inclusivity and support while spreading awareness about special needs.

Port Huron resident Theo Ellis is the owner of ProSound Media.
Local business owner helps recording artists monetize their art

Port Huron resident Theo Ellis is using his extensive knowledge of the radio and music industries through his business, ProSound Media, to support artists and help them find success.

The cast and crew of "Gravid," Huron City Radio's pilot for its new web series pose for a photo.
Local filmmaker’s web series brings the supernatural to Port Huron

This fall, Huron City Radio will premiere the pilot episode of "Gravid," a supernatural mystery created entirely by locals and filmed in the Blue Water Area.

Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow, family photo of Tepkeah descendants.
Honoring connections to the past: Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow returns this summer

The Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow, organized by the local indigenous community and several partners, will take place next month in Port Huron.

Marion Stewart and Cliff Thomason getting the students ready for some activities at The Athletic Factory.
New partnership offering after-school programming provides creative ways to empower students

A new partnership between East Shore Leadership Academy and The Athletic Factory will provide ESLA students with after-school programming opportunities starting this next school year.

Anita Thomas is the stylist and owner of Mohair, a new salon in Port Huron, Michigan.
Local stylist makes her dreams a reality with new salon in Port Huron

“At nine years old I knew I wanted to own my own hair salon one day,” says Anita Thomas, stylist and owner of Mohair which recently opened in Port Huron.

Nick Manciero searching for radio signals at AARL Field Day.
Connecting communities through radio waves

"I've been into amateur radio for well over 50 years now, I've traveled to many places and have contacted people all over the world through my passion, it is truly a wonderful feeling being able to reach out and broadcast all over the world as well as teaching others how to do so," says veteran operator, Stan Arnett.

Volunteers plant and water the new plants at the Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron.
Summer Solstice marks growth and new beginnings at Blue Water River Walk

At the Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron, a new garden filled with native plants benefits the local ecosystem and honors the area’s indigenous culture.

Owner of Flourish Hair Gallery (center) Naesa Richardson poses for a photo with her staff.
Port Huron celebrates Juneteenth with food, fun, and awareness

Local organizations across Port Huron joined forces to hold a celebratory event honoring and spreading awareness about Juneteenth.

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