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Pop Culture Fans Anticipate Blue Water International Comic Con

If comic book heroes, and pop culture television shows are your thing, then you may want to mark your calendars for the upcoming event at the Blue Water Convention Center. 

Fantasticon is bringing another show to the Blue Water Area on Saturday, November 19th which will feature names from popular television shows such as Kevin Duhaney and Jeff Parazzo who both had roles in the Power Rangers series. Former Marvel and DC artist Jason Moore will be attending the event as well, along with many other writers, vendors, and industry influencers. 

The Blue Water International Comic Con will be held from 12:15 PM – 7:15 PM. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 the day of the show. You can also purchase VIP tickets which allow early entry to the event. 

For more information visit their website here: fantasticon.net.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Area Transit Offering Fare-Free Rides On Election Day

Election day is only five days away, and the Blue Water Area Transit system will be providing fare-free rides to help the community get to the polls. 

Linda Bruckner, Chair of the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission says, “The actions of the Commission for free fares on Election Day provides easier access to election sites located in our service areas. It’s our honor to do our part to ensure in the course of daily activities, riders can make a trip to cast their votes.”

To see maps of the service area and transit routes to your polling place visit: bwbus.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair Student Helping Her College Go Green

The key to future success of the next generation is creating sustainable environments in which they can maintain and preserve natural resources. Northwood University is kicking off their campus-wide recycling collection to do just that. 

The project “Green is the NU Blue at Northwood University” kicked off November 1st with the goal of collecting and recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum items from around campus. St. Clair senior, Lex J. Rutledge is working with university staff and students to ensure that the program is a success. 

Some of the efforts that have been implemented over the past decade include:

  • Additional bike racks to promote bike traffic
  • The creation of a butterfly garden
  • The addition of water fill stations around campus

Rutledge is currently looking for a student to take over her position in the project as this is her last year at Northwood. “This is a program that Northwood really needs, and it’s something I believe the majority of the student body will value,” says Rutledge.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Area Churches Community Thanksgiving Service

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate family and friends. To be grateful for all of the blessings one has in their life. What better way to celebrate those blessings than with church family and friends.

The Blue Water Area Churches are holding a Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 22nd, at 7 PM. The service will be held at Port Huron Assembly of God. It will include an evening of worship, reflection, and praise to God for the many blessings one has received. 

Blue Water Area Churches is a group of 50+ churches who collaborate to serve their community in the name of Christ. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MDHHS Expands Focus To Address Stroke And Cardiovascular Emergencies

A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Statistics show that approximately one in every 25 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Recognizing the signs early, calling emergency services, and obtaining specialized stroke care as soon as possible can improve your chances of survival.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded its goal to address stroke and cardiovascular disease emergencies. They have renamed their Bureau of EMS, Trauma & Preparedness to Bureaus of Emergency Preparedness, EMS & Systems of Care. 

The change occurs after following input from experts as well as stakeholders on how to integrate stroke and cardiovascular emergencies into the existing framework of the trauma system. They plan to continue working with the MI Stroke Program to develop optimal clinical treatment and destination protocols. 

For more information, visit: Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS, and Systems of Care.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

United Way of Sarnia-Lambton Announces New Resource Development Manager

The United Way is an organization that brings people together to improve the community, ensuring that everyone thrives. To ensure that goal is met they have to ensure that great people are a part of the organization. The Sarnia-Lambton chapter has announced a new member to their team, which will ensure their continued success.

Hollie Millholland has been announced as their new Resource Development Manager. The role typically calls one to be responsible for hiring new employees, working with the project managers and human resources, as well as managing payroll or training staff. 

Millholland is bilingual, high-energy, and cares deeply about her community. “I have heard so much about all the great volunteers, and partners of the United Way and I look forward to working with them all,” says Mullholland.

Visit their website here: United Way of Sarnia-Lambton

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell