Port Huron High School players celebrate a touchdown with teammates during Victory Day.

Victory Day is a victory for special needs awareness and a celebration of fun

Victory Day provides the opportunity for the community to come together every year to promote inclusivity and support while spreading awareness about special needs.

Gord's Bar is located at 514 S. Water St. in downtown Marine City.
Marine City welcomes reopening of Gord’s Bar

Recently, Gord's Bar reopened in downtown Marine City and will offer several new features including Marine City’s first rooftop bar which will be opening soon.

Throughout September, St. Clair County Community Mental Health is holding free online seminars in recognition of National Recovery Month.
Promoting recovery with education

In recognition of National Recovery Month in September,  St. Clair County Community Mental Health is holding its annual Recovery Summit providing free virtual seminars throughout the month around topics of substance use disorders and recovery.

An operator in the call center at Network 180, Kent County's community mental health agency.
Here’s what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan

Michigan has joined the nation in implementing an ambitious, transformative vision for mental health crisis services.

Local artists participate in storm drain art initiative to spread awareness about pollution

Donna Mitchell-Collins is a local artist who recently participated in one of Friends of the St. Clair River’s latest initiatives aiming to educate the public about the direct connection between storm drains and our region's waterways.

R. Martinez, 74, is currently placed in SCSEP as an Administrative Assistant. She says SCSEP changed her life for the better, challenging her intellectually and helping her regain her confidence.
Michigan Works! provides resources for employers and job-seekers of all levels

Michigan Works! offers a wide variety of services for job-seekers and employers alike. With five career centers throughout Macomb and St. Clair counties, Michigan Works! provides resources and programming for all stages of career development.

Fort Gratiot RC Yacht Club: Smaller-scale sailboats provide big fun

Despite the lack of a marina, Fort Gratiot Township is the proud home of the Fort Gratiot RC Yacht Club. Although they operate in the same capacity as full-size sailboats, this particular club hosts smaller versions of radio-controlled sailboats.

Port Huron resident Theo Ellis is the owner of ProSound Media.
Local business owner helps recording artists monetize their art

Port Huron resident Theo Ellis is using his extensive knowledge of the radio and music industries through his business, ProSound Media, to support artists and help them find success.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging staff recently accepted two awards from USAging.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely

In July 2020, a report from the Detroit Area Agency on Aging found that Detroit's older adults were dying earlier than others. Two years later, the agency's work to reverse that trend has won two national awards.

A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market.
Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.

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