The St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair kicked off its 88th year at the Goodells County Park on July 14. Although the event is oftentimes thought of as only for rural kids showing livestock, there are many activities for all ages, including monster trucks, a rodeo, a family carnival, rope making, and music in the meadows.
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
An often forgotten corner of the city is hosting a fresh wave of vendors, vibes, and revitalization at Knox Field in Port Huron every Tuesday from now until August 26.
The Marysville Community Fund is celebrating 10 years of community impact this year with another round of grants available to Marysville nonprofits and organizations.
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.
The Pride Festival on June 29 in Port Huron was hosted by Barbara Payton, executive director of Blue Water Allies, an organization that serves as a resource for the local LGBTQ+ community. Payton shares how events like these are imperative to foster pride for queer folks who live in a predominantly conservative region.
Chloe Nabozney, a recent graduate of Landmark Academy in Kimball, talks about her goal of becoming a police officer after attending the St. Clair County Explorers Program. She hopes to inspire other young, black women to become cops in a predominantly male field.
The Wrigley Center’s speakeasy in Port Huron has become a popular destination for locals because of its unique Prohibition-era atmosphere, specialty cocktails, and live music.
The summer is here, and the weather is already proving so. Check out these parks, beaches, and pools in the Blue Water Area that can help you cool off and enjoy the sun in these waterfront communities.
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