80 new jobs thanks to a $10 million investment

The Yen Group's $10.2 million investment into a closed manufacturing facility will lead to 80 new jobs in Port Huron over the next three years. 

What a rock star and epidemiologist have in common

An  epidemiologist and a rock star walk into a summit about good food throughout Michigan. It's no joke. People from across Michigan are coming together to make sure people in the state have access to food that’s affordable, healthy, green, and fair.

Growlers of beer at Harsens Island Brewery.
Plan a fall getaway around the region’s best craft breweries

When it comes to craft beer, you have quite the selection to choose from these days. But why grab a brew from across the country when you can saddle on up to a local taphouse and discover some of the best tasting beers in all of Michigan?

Farm to school program is good for students, schools, and farmers alike

Eating healthy food from local farmers across Michigan better prepares students to learn as it creates good lifelong habits.   

Kris Paul, founder of War Water Brewery, took the group on a tour of his operation.
What startup owners need to smooth the bumpy ride — besides a good craft beer

Entrepreneur Matt Brooks came up with the idea for Blue Water Startups after seeing too many businesses go under. "Blue Water Startups is not the solution, but a conduit connecting businesses to resources," he explains.

Marine City Mayor Ray Skotarczyk and other dignitaries spoke at the ceremony.
Ground breaks on the new $4M Inn on Water Street boutique hotel

The official groundbreaking for a new 26-room boutique hotel in Marine City brought community leaders and collaborators to the future site of The Inn on Water Street at the corner of Water and Bridge streets.

Chamira Young, photographer.
Creative energy pushes Port Huron photographer forward

Meet Chamira Young, a passionate photographer blazing a creative path in Port Huron.

Changing the Michigan food world one potato at a time

Do you know what food hubs are? They help bring together farmers and consumers and make it easier to eat what is good for us.

A Beautiful Me helps build confidence in young girls.
A Beautiful Me cultivates confidence in formative years

A local program pairs teen mentors with younger girls to help raise their self-esteem. 

The woman smiling is Jennifer Knightstep, keeping pace dle of one of many marathons. Knightstep is a contributing writer for The Keel.
A reason to run

St. Clair County's tight-knit community of runners is just one reason to lace up your shoes and hit the track.

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