The budget for the state of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal has more than doubled each of the past two years, with $9.3 million available in the coming fiscal year to help schools purchase local fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
Each year, the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council holds its annual roof-sit benefit to educate the public about child abuse and raise funds for its youth programs.
As more shoppers aren’t spending as much time or money in traditional big chain retailers, the future of shopping malls is in question. Locally, Birchwood Mall has found a way to give small businesses a big focus.
Local businesses across the Blue Water Area are rolling out seasonal flavors and treats many have waited all year to return.
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
The growing Blue Water Homeschool Teens Cooperative is designed to give socialization and enrichment to area teens and pre-teens.
This year's Port Huron Town Hall speaker series kicks off this month, hosting four guest speakers and offering educational entertainment to the Blue Water Area.
A new collaboration in Calhoun County has helped 135 missing people with dementia return safely home – and made life easier for their caregivers, local law enforcement, and health care providers.
Alonna Hunt, owner of Alonna’s Blooms, is fulfilling her lifelong dream through her local fresh-cut flower farm, operating a business that allows her to include her young daughters and create an educational opportunity for them.
Twenty finalists will compete on Sept. 17 in Port Huron at the inaugural MI New Favorite Snack contest where the public is invited to sample amazing snacks and vote for People’s Choice award.
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