George James

Blue Water’s longtime home-care agency has a new name. After more than 70 years serving St. Clair County and its neighbors, Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice is now called Blue Water Home Care & Hospice. Leaders stress nothing else is changing. The nonprofit remains locally governed and independent, with the same staff and the same home-health and hospice services across St. Clair, Sanilac, Lapeer and Macomb counties. The new name will roll out over the next few weeks.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron Police say a medical emergency occurred Thursday morning near the student drop-off area at Woodrow Wilson Elementary, but no students were in danger. Staff called 911, and EMS, Fire, and police quickly responded. The individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The person was outside the school, and students were never involved. Police shared updates on social media to reassure the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A bright butterfly mural behind Twisted Scissorz Salon honors the memory of Jason Schultz, a tow truck driver killed by a drunk driver in ’16. Painted in ’23 by artist April Cutler, the mural serves as a somber reminder of road safety. Jason’s sister, Jenn Schultz, commissioned the artwork and now plans a second mural to coincide with the 10th anniversary of his death. She hopes it will remind drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders, a law updated in Michigan to protect people on the roadside. National Move Over Day was on Saturday.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet