New Port Huron Mayor Anita Ashford.

Port Huron makes history with election of first African-American mayor, Anita R. Ashford

Anita Ashford reflects on her journey from community volunteer to historic mayor, vowing to continue her legacy of service and leadership in Port Huron.

Urban Paws Pet Spa offers specialized grooming care for all pets.
Pets get pampered at Urban Paws Pet Spa

Jenny Wagar, owner of Urban Paws Pet Spa in Marysville, has created a one-of-a-kind, stress-free environment for pets' grooming and spa experiences. The facility features specialized equipment and dedicated one-on-one care throughout the process.

Patti Manley.
Disaster Response Fund Reaches $100,000

A new year-end gift from a donor-advised fund has pushed the Disaster Response Fund for St. Clair County to the $100,000 level. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County launched the fund a year ago in response to growing natural and man-made disasters around the country.

Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.
Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.

Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children
Ending the stigma of autism in communities of color

“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.  

Left to Right: Sharon Wilton and Tracy Willard.
Sharon Wilton honored as Port Huron’s NACW Woman of the Year

The Port Huron Chapter of the National Association of Career Women recently named Sharon Wilton the Woman of the Year for her positive influence and efforts in the community. 

Blue Water Transit’s El Dorado under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.
Blue Water Area Transit offers New Year’s Eve safe ride

The Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (BWATC) offers free, door-to-door safe rides to and from passengers’ parties for New Year’s Eve. This community service is provided in partnership with Radio First to keep our community safer.

Christine Davis (middle) and Family.
Port Huron woman named a “Parent Hero”

With the help of Community Mental Health staff, a St. Clair County mom has been recognized for her commitment to putting her children’s mental health first.

Karlie Gest and her Belgian horse named Cal.
In Photos: Lexington Horse Parade 2024

The Lexington Holiday Horse Parade is a unique annual event. On Dec. 14, the parade celebrated its 14th year and trotted down Main Street in Lexington with over 100 horses and riders decorated with holiday shimmer.

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