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.

Members of the public were able to get their first look at the electric buses during a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 14, 2021 at the Blue Water Area Transit on Lapeer Avenue in Port Huron.
First in Michigan, Blue Water Area Transit introduces electric buses to its fleet

Blue Water Area Transit recently became the first public transit agency in Michigan to introduce fully electric battery-operated buses to its fleet, a move which will help further low or no emission goals within the region.

Mount Magna at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Holly.
The DNR turns 100 this year. Here’s how it’s shaped Southeast Michigan’s natural areas.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created, managed, or otherwise supported numerous natural areas in Southeast Michigan over the past century. Here's a look back at the agency's role in the region, and where it may be headed next.

“This is certainly another tool we have to help our businesses post-pandemic,” says Cynthia Cutright, director of the Port Huron DDA.
Keeping local dollars in the community: Downtown Port Huron launches gift card program

“I always thought shopping downtown was a more personal experience and the gift cards will help keep those dollars local that we would otherwise lose to gift cards from the big box stores,” says Cynthia Cutright.

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.”

Brian Nicholson, MiCAL program director for Oakland County-based crisis services agency Common Ground, takes a call for the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL).
New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan

The new service is now available in Oakland County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula – and it's just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis services across the state.

Commercial real estate watch: Summer edition

Starting a business? Here are some prime commercial real estate opportunities in St. Clair County.

“People are nervous at first but everyone’s high-giving and hugging by the end,” says Cecelia Shuler.
How three Blue Water women are making waves with their new community building group

“We weren’t expecting Unlabel’d to blow up as quickly as it has. It shows how much we’re truly lacking in making genuine connections with each other in our society,” says Cecelia Shuler, co-founder of the community building organization.

Eastern Market in Detroit.
How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead

A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.

Sarah Milanowski, marketing and communications specialist with LifeCircles PACE, accompanies a PACE participant.
Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home

The PACE model provides comprehensive medical and social services at low or no cost to older adults who live at home.

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