Local businesses bring holiday cheer and festive flavors

From gingerbread to eggnog, businesses across the region are rolling out popular wintertime flavors, helping you ring in the season.

Art teacher Steven Pryce teaches at Lincoln High School in Augusta Township.
State program helps Michigan schools handle students with extra care if they’ve experienced trauma

Since it was piloted in 2017, the state's Handle With Care program has helped schools provide compassionate care to thousands of children identified by law enforcement as having experienced a traumatic event.

Lynn Hendges, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services manager of housing and homeless services.
New data management tool aims to help medically vulnerable Michiganders escape homelessness

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is developing a standardized, statewide indicator to track not only an individual's homelessness risk but also their medical fragility. 

Mike Wendling (middle) poses for a photo with his sons Sean (left), Matt (right), and daughter Riley.
Family-run Centennial Pines Tree Farm has deep roots in Goodells community

Centennial Pines Tree Farm in Goodells has been providing quality Christmas trees and spreading seasonal joy for more than half of a century, but the property and family behind it go back even further.

Maggie Goudie, owner of Maggie's Mexican Food, with photos of her mother, grandmother, and other sentimental items.
From Mexico with love: The secret ingredient to Maggie’s Mexican Food

Maggie’s Mexican Food, a new restaurant in Fort Gratiot, is bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to the area and fulfilling a lifelong dream for local resident Maggie Goudie.

New disc golf course in Fort Gratiot creates opportunity for all-season recreation

Disc golfers in the area can now enjoy the sport close to home thanks to the construction of a nine-hole disc golf course at Fort Gratiot Pond/Nature Preserve completed this fall.

Kimberly "Kim" Brown is the Senior Pastor of Zion Cathedral of Praise International Ministries, Inc.
Rising from the ashes, local pastor looks to rebuild after tragedy

Nearly five months after a fire destroyed Zion Cathedral of Praise International Ministries, Inc. in Port Huron, Senior Pastor Kimberly Brown says they are looking to rebuild and come back stronger than ever.

The Cadillac House Inn & Tavern, which dates back to 1860, is one of the most prominent landmarks in the Village of Lexington which is known for its historic, small-town charm.
A Master Plan

In the 2020 Master Plan, the Village of Lexington looks to capitalize on what makes the region unique, while also taking into consideration the future of the community with plans to create more housing, increase walkability, and much more.

The Wrigley Center and lofts are located at 318 Grand River Ave. in downtown Port Huron.
Wrigley Center brings more housing and entertainment opportunities in downtown Port Huron

“They’re beautiful two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with a prime location in the heart of downtown, so not only will tenants be close to what’s going on at the Wrigley Center, but to all of the other attractions and stores located downtown as well,” says Korissa Kramer, Partner/Associate Broker for Kramer Commercial Realty.

Merrytime Christmas brings holiday festivities to downtown Marine City

This Saturday, Dec. 3, downtown Marine City will be host to its 6th annual Merrytime Christmas. Downtown businesses are looking forward to the community-wide celebration which draws hundreds of visitors each year.

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