The Coastline

Frank Frisk donated items to the Maritime Center for the exhibit

Discover the secrets of seafaring on the St. Clair River with ‘Freighter Frank’

Vessels move through the St. Clair River are visible to all, but worlds unto themselves. Frank Frisk, affectionately called Freighter Frank, opens up the seafaring world for the curious through his comprehensive website and speaking engagements.  

Ships come past the Great Lakes Maritime Center. (Photo by Jeri Packer)
Three Great Lakes ships to watch for on the St. Clair River

Frank Frisk (a.k.a. Freighter Frank) cooked his way into a career aboard many of the grand ships that still pass by communities along the lake and river today. Get to know three of his favorite freighters.  

The SC4 Fieldhouse will officially celebrate its grand opening Oct. 3.
New athletic fieldhouse to open in downtown Port Huron

While students at St. Clair Community College started their fall semester this past Aug. 22, they'll have to wait just a few weeks longer for their brand new fieldhouse to open.

Barista Justin Comer demonstrates how they roast the beans right in the shop.
Where St. Clair County wakes up to smell the coffee

Coffee and beer choices alike are expanding in St. Clair County. So are coffee and beer “snobs.” There are five unique, homegrown coffee klatches in St. Clair County not part of the big box types.

Featured artists this year are Neal and Tina Hochstein
Artisans and entertainment roll out their best work at the Algonac Art Fair

Tourists flock to the Algonac Art Fair each year to peruse the artwork and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Blue Water area.  

McLaren Port Huron opens Karmanos Cancer Institute
Karmanos Cancer Institute bringing hope, advancements and possibilities to Blue Water region

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron opened in July. The center offers distinguished cancer care and convenience to patients in St. Clair and Sanilac counties and the surrounding area.

Cancer Survivors form a Human Cancer Ribbon
Local activists form a human cancer ribbon and take a shot at breast cancer

A group of cancer survivors and their supporters dressed in pink and descended on Keller Park in Port Huron to celebrate life. With some shuffling around on the park lawn, they formed a Human Cancer Ribbon.

Former women’s suffrage leader inspires community 125 years later

The Woman's Life Insurance Society building will celebrate 125 years next year. It still holds the proud ambition of making a difference in the community. Much of its charitable efforts are done through Woman's Life groups throughout the state and beyond.

Harsens Island Brewery is a nice sto.p for a beer crawl
Foaming beer steins of paddlin’ porters, dirty blondes raise toast in St. Clair County

Gather your friends, designate a sober driver, then start your own pub crawl with a twist. Call it the St. Clair County Beer Trail.

How gutsy entrepreneurs rebuilt downtown Marine City on ‘a wing and a prayer’

It all started with a gourmet fish market. Less than 10 years later, Marine City's historic buildings, river views, and risk-taking local business owners have created one of the region's most appealing downtown districts.

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