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Laura Fitzgerald

Laura’s passion for storytelling and creative writing can be traced back to her childhood. That passion led her to major in English/Creative Writing and Journalism at Miami University, where she discovered her love for telling others’ stories through online media. Her career in newspaper journalism led her to Port Huron where she dug strong roots in the community through three-and-a-half years of reporting for the Times Herald newspaper. She recently launched Fitzgerald Creative Services, LLC, as her freelance writing brand. Outside of work, you can find Laura riding horses, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cozied up with a good book and her cats, Frank and Dobby. 
 

Laura Fitzgerald's Latest Articles

New Bill proposed to increase funding for Recovery Community Organizations; BWROC urges action

As RCOs size, scope, and numbers grow, so do their operating expenses. State and RCO leaders hope to provide greater funding support through Michigan House Bill 5302.

Art Hop turns downtown Port Huron into walkable art gallery

This year’s Art Hop in May will feature a two-week art contest that turns downtown Port Huron into a vibrant art display and craft vendor fair. Applications for artists and venues are available at Art Hop’s website.

Despite years-long decline of Great Lakes ice, this year’s deep freeze creates winter playground for ice sport enthusiasts

This winter has brought above-average ice cover to the Great Lakes. But despite year-to-year variability, average ice cover has been declining for the past 50 years, with cascading consequences for communities and the environment.

Friends of St. Clair River promote Stonefly detection crucial for watershed protection

Friends of the St. Clair River will host a winter stonefly search on February 28 at Columbus County Park; data collected during the event will give scientists insight into the health of the Belle River.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards

The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.

Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development

Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.

Ceramics artist opens new studio in Marine City

Juliet Faber recently opened a ceramics studio in Marine City. The studio will be part teaching space, part working studio to sell Faber’s ceramic art.

Blue Water YMCA to host holiday fun for families on December 6

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will host a free day of holiday fun complete with a visit from Santa, breakfast, games, swimming, crafts, and dancing. During the year, the Y fulfills local families’ needs for food assistance, health and wellness programs, and affordable childcare, regardless of anyone’s ability to pay.

How to Support the Arts: A conversation with Brian Spain of Enter Stage Right

The art scene continues to grow across the county, despite challenges with funding. Brian Spain from Enter Stage Right in Port Huron discusses the importance of art and how others can support their mission.

Local nonprofit provides essential support to breast cancer patients

Taking A Shot At Breast Cancer provides financial assistance to St. Clair County breast cancer patients, offering help with medical bills, rent, food, and other life expenses.

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