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SCCCMH's 2025 Creative Arts High School Contest's Best in Show: Be Kind to Your Mind by Ella Vokes (10th grade) at Yale High School.

The Power of Creativity: How engaging in the arts promotes mental wellness

SCCCMH recently announced the winners of their 2025 Creative Arts Contest, highlighting art created by elementary, middle, and high school students across the county and its positive impact on mental wellness. 

K-6 youth at the Voices of Youth listening session.
Voices of Youth with the YMCA: Giving local kids a chance to be heard

Josh Chapman, CEO of the Blue Water YMCA, is implementing a new program to find out what is important to young people, how they are coping in their daily lives, and what they hope for the future.

Left to Right: Theresa Rosso, Jan Evans, John Highstreet and Sue DeLange.
St. Clair County Quilt Trail stitching community together one block at a time

Algonac Church of Christ’s Piece to Peace Quilting group quilts with purpose, supporting community events and organizations and promoting the county’s history and unique off-the-highway attractions.

Josh Chapman, President and CEO of the Blue Water YMCA.
Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Blue Water YMCA CEO Josh Chapman

Josh Chapman returned to his hometown four years ago to serve as CEO at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area, the same Y he attended as a child and where he had his first college internship. The Y has added and expanded its programs that promote healthy living and provide food and other essential services.

Kevin Dutcher (left), father of Noah Dutcher (right) in front of an Apache self-propelled sprayer.
Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs

Across the state, small business support hubs are helping entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses with resources like workshops, co-working spaces, and grants.

Kayak launch at North River Road Park on the Black River.
Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park

One of Kimball Township’s unique parks and recreation assets is about to become more accessible for residents and visitors alike. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has purchased privately owned land on both sides of the Black River to develop a park featuring a canoe and kayak launch.

The Free Wheelin' statue at Palmer Park in St. Clair, MI welcomes a rose-stained dawn.
In Photos: Explore the Winter Wonderland of the Blue Water Area

Winter is in full swing. Take a look inside some of the snow-filled places across the county, from Marine City's historical city hall to Yale's Red Dog Cafe.

Port Huron’s Dance Academy inspires young dancers while supporting the community

The Dance Academy turns 50 this year and is owned by Donna and Charles Miller. The studio has dance classes for students of all ages, from ballet to hip hop, and donates regularly to local charities.

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots

Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.

Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement.
St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation

The local St. Clair Rotary Club announced the launch of their fund to support projects across the county. It was established through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.

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