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Dillon Barr works with students in a classroom, teaching them about how to find to find their path.

Port Huron author turns imagination into reality

Dillon Barr, a Port Huron-based author, uses his passion for comic books to inspire imagination in kids worldwide.  

On the right, Bill Bundy at the old Colony Bar in Port Huron between 1958 - 1961. On the left, Bill Bundy rehearsing at the Port Huron Senior Center for the talent show in February 2024.
The music goes on for Bill Bundy

Member of the Port Huron Senior Center, Bill Bundy has played guitar in the Blue Water area since he was 15. 

Chuck Kelly and Donna Niester.
Community Foundation selects Donna Niester & Chuck Kelly for Lifetime Achievement Awards

This upcoming May, The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is honoring Donna Niester and Chuck Kelly with Lifetime Achievement Awards. 

Inside one of the greenhouses at Griskie Farms
Griskie Farms continuing the small farm legacy in challenging times

Being a farmer isn't easy. Laura Rzanca of Griskie Farms explains the history behind the family business and the challenges of being a farmer today. 

A variety of cone options are displayed at Hippy Dippy Creamery, located at 312 E. Huron Blvd. in Marysville.
Hippy Dippy Creamery announces second location in Fort Gratiot

Over Memorial Day weekend, owners Matthew and Jamie Faulkner will open their newest location of Hippy Dippy Creamery in Fort Gratiot. 

Residents in St. Clair County are lighting up their homes in blue to celebrate autism awareness
Marine City resident inspires community to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness

After efforts made by a 32-year-old Marine City resident who has autism, the Marine City Chamber of Commerce and St. Clair County Community Mental Health joined with other communities across the globe to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness.

Recovery coaches gathering together at the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center for a week-long recovery coaching certification in the summer of 2022.
Recovery and outreach center in Port Huron receives grant to open engagement center

With a grant from the Community Foundation, the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center will be providing an engagement center to help those who are waiting for treatment after relapse.

The Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan.
New organization seeks to educate and empower the Hispanic community in Southeastern Michigan

After a significant gap left by the disintegration of Hispanic organizations in the Blue Water Area, the Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan is set to fill the void by offering vital resources and educational services as they cultivate tradition and spread awareness across the region. 

Community Foundation launches Disaster Response Fund

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County recently introduced the Disaster Response Fund, a new fund designed to provide assistance to communities within St. Clair County that may face the impact of future disasters.

A worker at Blue Water Controls exhibits a welding tutorial for Yale High School students during Manufacturing Day.
Manufacturing Day offers St. Clair County students a ‘new world of possibilities’

Each year Manufacturing Day offers high schoolers across the country a look into the manufacturing industry, showcasing potential career paths through hands-on education.

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