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Mike Dora, Bus Driver for BWAT.

The Transit app allows Blue Water Area riders to view bus routes in real-time

Blue Water Area Transit is taking its services to another level with the app Transit which will allow riders to track their bus routes.  

Captain speaking to one of the veterans aboard at a previous Boat4Vets event.
Boat4Vets gives back to veterans providing a day on Lake St. Clair

Boat4Vets enjoys serving Blue Water area Veterans by sharing their boats and opening their decks to US Veterans to thank them for their service.

McMorran Place.
Lessons from the trail: How a scenic trail system fosters vibrant communities and economic growth

Over the last ten years, it’s estimated that over $180 million has been invested in 60 different public and private projects along the trail. These projects include restaurants, entertainment venues, housing, hotels, and retail stores.

Port Sanilac Harbor.
St. Clair County author highlights thumb area attractions in new book

Leslie Cieplechowicz has published her second book highlighting Mighigan places to visit in Michigan Revealed - Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb. It's scheduled for release in October.

Knowlton Ice Wagon.
Knowlton Ice Museum preserves Port Huron’s history of the ice industry – part one

The Community Foundation is proud to continue to protect a little slice of Port Huron’s history and the legacy of Mickey and Agnes Knowlton through its preservation of several turn-of-the-century ice wagons that are part of the larger Knowlton Ice Museum collection.

The Harrington Inn at 1026 Military St. in Port Huron.
Historical properties highlight the history of the Blue Water Area

Take a trip through the Blue Water Area, showcasing a few of the area's most prestigious historic homes and buildings.

Jazmyn Vitro (left) Kanye Cole (right) enjoy a date for two in front of the new sculpture at Thomas Edison Parkway.
Swanky Spreads offers a unique spin on the classic summer picnic

Port Huron resident and entrepreneur Valerie Kelley has taken the love of her family outings and transformed them into a thriving business.

Rosco the clown entertains children during the 2023 Yale Bologna Festival.
Celebrating small-town pride, Yale Bologna Festival returns for 34th year

A staple in the Blue Water Area for over three decades, the Yale Bologna Festival is set to return later this month.

Gipson Family.
Kind Human 4 Human Kind awarded $18,500 grant

Giving back is nothing new to the Gipson family, but last fall they turned their passion for helping others into the nonprofit Kind Human 4 Human Kind and recently received a $18,500 grant from the Community Foundation to help with their mission.

Harold Powell, Community Correspondent for The Keel.
Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell

Harold Powell has become a local figure through his role as a Community Correspondent for The Keel. His journey reflects a profound love for his community and commitment to sharing its stories.

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