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

St. Clair County’s high-profile child murder case against Amanda Maison slowed Friday as Judge Cynthia Lane only ruled on a few of the 11 defense motions. Lane barred jurors from hearing about the similar 2016 child-murder conviction of Maison’s brother, saying it would unfairly sway a jury. She also blocked an ex-girlfriend’s claim that co-defendant Maurice Houle once hit the child. Most motions, including venue change and CPS history, were delayed until a Nov. 7th hearing. Maison faces life if convicted.

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

The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted 5-2 Wednesday to back a proposal that could ban adding fluoride to local drinking water. The move supports Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin’s recommendation to draft county regulations stopping fluoridation. Nevin says new studies show health risks may outweigh benefits. Health Officer Elizabeth King will review the plan before any rules are made. For now, water systems stay the same, but the proposal could reshape how fluoride is used across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet