Featured artists this year are Neal and Tina Hochstein

Artisans and entertainment roll out their best work at the Algonac Art Fair

Tourists flock to the Algonac Art Fair each year to peruse the artwork and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Blue Water area.  

McLaren Port Huron opens Karmanos Cancer Institute
Karmanos Cancer Institute bringing hope, advancements and possibilities to Blue Water region

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron opened in July. The center offers distinguished cancer care and convenience to patients in St. Clair and Sanilac counties and the surrounding area.

Cancer Survivors form a Human Cancer Ribbon
Local activists form a human cancer ribbon and take a shot at breast cancer

A group of cancer survivors and their supporters dressed in pink and descended on Keller Park in Port Huron to celebrate life. With some shuffling around on the park lawn, they formed a Human Cancer Ribbon.

Michigan’s pig problem: What to do if you see a smart, tusky animal in Michigan’s outdoors

Cast not your pearls before (feral) swine. Especially if those swine are invasive wild boars intent on devouring Michigan's natural landscapes and farmland. Mark Wedel tells us why these tusky invaders are a growing threat in Michigan, and what's being done to control them.

Former women’s suffrage leader inspires community 125 years later

The Woman's Life Insurance Society building will celebrate 125 years next year. It still holds the proud ambition of making a difference in the community. Much of its charitable efforts are done through Woman's Life groups throughout the state and beyond.

CEC coming to Port Huron
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference coming to Port Huron

A conference for new business owners will offer more than 25 breakout sessions.

Harsens Island Brewery is a nice sto.p for a beer crawl
Foaming beer steins of paddlin’ porters, dirty blondes raise toast in St. Clair County

Gather your friends, designate a sober driver, then start your own pub crawl with a twist. Call it the St. Clair County Beer Trail.

Hondo and Kayla explore one of the fields on the farm.
Down on the farm: China Township flower farm growing fresh blooms for your table

Blue Hills Flower Farm is providing farm-to-vase, locally-grown bouquets to farmers' markets, grocers, and direct to consumers.

Blue Water Startups help entrepreneurs
New community of entrepeneurs aims to connect every business in St. Clair County

Co-workers at Loft 912 in Port Huron are banding together to create Blue Water Startups, a support community for entrepreneurs.

How gutsy entrepreneurs rebuilt downtown Marine City on ‘a wing and a prayer’

It all started with a gourmet fish market. Less than 10 years later, Marine City's historic buildings, river views, and risk-taking local business owners have created one of the region's most appealing downtown districts.

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