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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

Photo essay: A sneak peek at Discovery City from Port Huron Museums

The Port Huron Museums organization is gearing up for kid-centric Discovery City, a new playscape located inside of the museum that is set to open to the public Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Not all heroes wear capes, but these heroes could definitely fly, writes community correspondent Harold Powell after attending the unveiling of the Tuskegee Airmen memorial event in Port Huron on Saturday, Aug. 28.
The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial: A historic moment for the residents of Port Huron

Not all heroes wear capes, but these heroes could definitely fly.

“We started this business to let people know that whatever you're going through, to never give up,” says Jennifer Williams.
Mom and daughter tackle business and cancer with courage and valor

“We started this business to let people know that whatever you're going through, to never give up,” says Jennifer Williams.

A look back at a welcome return: Boat Week

When it comes to the city of Port Huron, there are few events as big and as popular as Boat Week, and this year was no exception.

UIAFTC co-founders JR Robinson, Southfield, and Rick Adams of Port Huron (L to R)
Firearm safety and education is top priority for new training center in Port Huron

Adams and Robinson met sometime last year and built an immediate bond through their passion for firearms training and education. Shortly thereafter, UIAFTC was born.

Driven by his love and passion for cooking, Christopher Moore has made the leap into being an entrepreneur.
Local chef chooses to follow his dreams, opens catering company

“I try to give it my all. Later on we might branch off into some (food) trucks, but even with the trucks, I want it to be where you can get that fine dining cuisine,” says Christopher Moore. “I want to do something different.”

“The most rewarding part is helping somebody feel powerful, helping somebody feel amazing, helping somebody get the job that they never thought they could get,” says Chakira McCain.
How a Fort Gratiot stylist is helping people look and feel their best

Stylez By Cain was started from a natural passion for fashion, wanting to help boost women’s self esteem, and seeing a void in that space locally.

“I get to make someone happy by just cutting their hair and being their friend again,” says Charles “Chuck” Darghali.
‘I love coming to work’: A Fort Gratiot entrepreneur on getting back to what he does best

Fort Gratiot’s Salon Shear Brilliance is back to its former glory and serving customers again.

A Little Something offers what every vegan has been wishing for this summer: a place they can find delicious vegan ice cream.
5 places to eat without the meat: Vegan and vegetarian options in Port Huron

A look at how some of our local restaurants are offering new vegan and vegetarian dishes as well some twists on old favorites.

Noel Suarez (fourth from the right) and the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Re-Opening of Suarez Auto Sales in its new location
Never give up, never quit: How a local business owner thrives against all odds

“Do not give up, keep fighting, don’t take no for an answer. Motivate yourself, do not quit,” says Noel Suarez, owner of Suarez Auto Sales.

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