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Joseph Hayes

Joseph Hayes is a veteran journalist with experience at the Port Huron Times Herald, Detroit News, and Jackson Citizen Patriot. In addition, he has hosted a local radio show on Power 88.3 FM. He is married to his wife of 15 years Krysten, and the couple has six children.

Joseph Hayes's Latest Articles

Pickleball 365 serves up nonstop action in Fair Haven

When owners Bob and Deanna Lorincz were introduced to the sport and fell in love with it, they noticed there was a need for a space like this in their community. Since opening last Spring, the facility serves up nearly 2,500 players each month.

Site readiness program helps Blue Water Area prepare for future industrial opportunities

A new site readiness program is designed to give a competitive edge in the search for industrial parks and St. Clair County is already actively seeking industrial investment.

Local entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

St. Clair EDA Emerge Fund ignites growth and success for startup entrepreneurs

Helping new local companies on their path to stability with expert marketing and resources through the Emerge Fund is the EDA of St. Clair County.

Digital rendering of the splash pad at Marine City's new community center.
New community center to break ground this fall in Marine City

Marine City was recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the state of Michigan to help finance work on a new community center at the city’s previous Lions Club.

New Law and Public Safety program at St. Clair County's RESA's TEC to launch this fall.
RESA’s new Law and Public Safety program to empower high school students for the future

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency is developing plans to add Law and Public Safety to its current Technical Education Center programs. The program is set to begin this fall.

The new Gillig bus at the Convention Center in Port Huron.
Celebrating sustainability at Earth Day Festival in Goodells, highlight on Blue Water Area Transit

Blue Water Area Transit will participate in the annual Earth Fair at Goodells County Park on April 25-26 with other local businesses and organizations to promote sustainability and finding alternative energy sources.   

Mitts, the Port Huron Prowlers mascot.
For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive

The Port Huron Prowlers are in the midst of yet another season that features players doing their best to extend their hockey careers.

Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook.
Hattie Dunlap helped make fried chicken popular at Port Huron’s Chicken in the Rough

Palms Krystal Bar & Grill, also known as Chicken in the Rough features chicken recipes from its original cook Hattie Dunlap, who worked at the restaurant from 1941 to 1976. 

Front cover of Greg DeVoogd's book "Easy Lessons Learned the Hard Way."
Port Huron resident Gregg DeVoogd releases first book: ‘Easy Lesson Learned the Hard Way’

After experiencing what was supposed to be an innocent fire, author Greg DeVoogd wrote a book to spread the word on fire safety and the importance of listening to your parents.

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