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Liz Fredendall

Liz Fredendall is a photojournalist and communications professional with nonprofit experience. During her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring the Blue Water Area with her husband Erick and their corgi, Nori. Contact Liz at editor@thekeelph.com or follow her on Instagram @lizfredendallphoto.

Liz Fredendall's Latest Articles

Blue Water Area Transit rolls out pilot program, “Missed the Bus, Just Call Us!”

Blue Water Area Transit recently introduced a new program that is helping local students who encounter transportation challenges, such as missing the bus, get to school safely and at no charge.

Max, Blue Water Controls summer intern, was recruited from St. Clair County Community College's 2022 Career/Job Fair.
SC4’s annual Career/Job Fair provides platform for job seekers to connect with regional employers

Nearly 70 businesses participated in this year’s Career/Job Fair, an annual event hosted by St. Clair County Community College that has served as a job connection maker for over two decades, bringing together local employers with potential employees.

Master gardener shares tips for starting a garden sustainably and on a budget

Heather Fagan, co-founder of Seed & Soul Society and a certified master gardener, shares her advice on growing and maintaining a garden.

Core Performance Chiropractic is located at 401 McMorran Blvd. in Port Huron.
Core Performance Chiropractic continues long-time practice offering chiropractic care in Port Huron

This past summer, Marysville resident and chiropractor Andrew St. Coeur, D.C., of Core Performance Chiropractic, celebrated one year in business and shared his journey to owning his own practice.

Mike Wendling (middle) poses for a photo with his sons Sean (left), Matt (right), and daughter Riley.
Family-run Centennial Pines Tree Farm has deep roots in Goodells community

Centennial Pines Tree Farm in Goodells has been providing quality Christmas trees and spreading seasonal joy for more than half of a century, but the property and family behind it go back even further.

Teagan Georgia poses for a photo beside her mural in downtown St. Clair.
St. Clair County youth contribute to environmental art initiative about stormwater pollution

Teagan Georgia and Grace Lucille Mason are two of several youth artists whose artwork through an initiative led by Friends of the St. Clair River is helping to increase awareness of stormwater pollution in our waterways.

Workers at McCallum's Orchard & Cider Mill pose for a photo outside the storefront.
McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill celebrates 90 years serving Michigan’s Thumb Coast

McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Jeddo offers more than the traditional cider and donuts, continuing a nearly century-long legacy of providing seasonal fun in the Blue Water Area.

“With how busy we've been with their ice cream selling here, people love our ice cream,” says co-owner Matthew Faulkner. “We see it on social media, they love the flavor profiles, they love the styles, and they love the taste of it.”
Hippy Dippy Creamery offers unique treats and fun in Marysville

St. Clair County residents Jamie and Matthew Faulkner aim to provide sweet treats and community connections through their new business, Hippy Dippy Creamery, which opened earlier this summer.

Port Huron residents Tyler Moldovan and Alexandra Hand packing up to move to their new home.
Urban Pioneer Program offers $10k to first-time homebuyers in Port Huron

Amidst a highly-competitive and inflated market, city officials expanded funding for a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers looking to purchase property in Port Huron.

Local artists participate in storm drain art initiative to spread awareness about pollution

Donna Mitchell-Collins is a local artist who recently participated in one of Friends of the St. Clair River’s latest initiatives aiming to educate the public about the direct connection between storm drains and our region's waterways.

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