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Leslie Cieplechowicz

Leslie Cieplechowicz is a photographer and writer who developed her crafts by working the streets of Detroit as a paramedic and shooting old, historical buildings she found on her runs. Her love of creating unique imagery led her across the state, then the United States, then globally, where she recently finished shooting in the country of Czechia, documenting its lively culture, friendly people, and ornate architecture. She currently works as an instructor after leaving the road and spreads her love of photography to her students. Her book, Detroit Revealed: A Different View of the Motor City, features obscure and amazing hidden gems of the city which is sometimes portrayed as unapproachable.

Leslie Cieplechowicz's Latest Articles

Deer at Port Huron State Game Area.
Changing colors signal hunting season in the Blue Water Area

Within the county, there has been an increase in the interest of hunting among youth. Various groups including the DNR and Four Squares Sportsman Club offer training, practice, and insight to help new and old hunters within the area.

Lakeside Beach in Port Huron.
Battling Litter with Adopt-a-Beach event in Port Huron

Littering on beaches is an issue within the Port Huron area. Skyler Principe from Friends of the St. Clair River is combatting this problem by partnering with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and hosting an Adopt-a-Beach event at Lakeside Park and Beach this month.

Project Connect Flyer
Project Connect brings together Sanilac County residents and resources

Taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Sandusky Fairgrounds, Project Connect will share resources, services, food, health care access, and more with county residents in need.

The Brass Rail on 410 Huron Ave in Port Huron.
Boozing and bootleggers with the Prohibition Bar Crawl

The Port Huron Museum showcases this notorious period with its Prohibition Bar Crawl and Bootlegger Bootcamp. Join Kayla Flanagan, Curator of Programs and Education as she tours Port Huron on a trolley, visiting historic sites seeped in stories of illegal booze.

Marko Tomko.
Exploring what hides beneath the St. Clair River with Marko Tomko

The blue water area contains a rich history that can be studied by diving the St. Clair River. Marko Tomko, an avid diver, has been exploring the river's past for over 30 years and talks about his dives and the historic treasures he found there.

A participant on tractor at last years Berville Festival's Tractor Pull Competition.
Start your tractors at this years Berville Festival

The Berville Festival, hosted by the Berville Lions Club is celebrating its 45 years on July 13 and 14. They have capitalized on the county residents' love of tractors and the Lions raise money yearly for their important causes while bringing the community together.

Bosco's Bees honey bees.
“Getting Buzzed” Bosco’s Bees discusses the health of pollinators in St. Clair County

St. Clair County is facing a decline in its European honeybee population and native pollinators. Bosco's Bees is a local apiary weathering this crisis and discusses how their farm has dealt with the resulting challenges.

Leaders from Mackinac Straits Health System and the public health departments implemented the assessment in the communities of Mackinac County.
Community health needs assessments drive priorities for local health departments and hospitals

To better serve their communities, many health departments and hospitals undertake community health needs assessments (CHNA) by surveying the people they serve.

Inside one of the greenhouses at Griskie Farms
Griskie Farms continuing the small farm legacy in challenging times

Being a farmer isn't easy. Laura Rzanca of Griskie Farms explains the history behind the family business and the challenges of being a farmer today. 

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