Latest Clinton County COVID-19 stats
Updated daily except Sunday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order under the Public Health Code to update COVID safety requirements for Michiganders.
You might feel healthy, but the reality is this: about 40% of people who have COVID-19 may be asymptomatic. That means almost one out of every two people could be infected. They might not know it until it’s too late.
So Mask Up Michigan!
2103cases and 18 deaths, Probable Cases: 183 [as of November 19]
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
Do you have COVID-19 questions? If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the MDHHS hotline at 1-888-535-6136, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Relay for Life to hold silent auction November 18 – 30
The 2020 Silent Auction in support of Relay for Life will be online November 18 – 30. Having it in the fall will allow them to take advantage of the holiday shopping season. You can’t get more #ShopSmall than Relay For Life!
To make this a success organizers need your help securing items. There is not a minimum value required, but they do recommend bundling smaller items together to create “baskets.”
As with the on-site auction, whatever amount your donated item(s) go for will be applied toward your team/personal fundraiser.
Please reach out to Nikki or Marlene with questions and to submit items. For more information visit the website.
Gregorys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
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Steve and Karen (Cornell) Gregory celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Born and raised in St. Johns, Steve Gregory graduated from Rodney B. Wilson in 1968, and his wife Karen was in the class of 1969. They were married on November 21, 1970.
Later they moved to Northport in March of 1971 where Karen’s parents, Jim and Geneva Cornell had moved and where her sister Kathy, formerly of the St. Johns High School class of 1968, now lives since 2008.
Steve worked for the village of Northport for 30 years and retired from there and then worked for the village of Suttons Bay streets department for 15 years, retiring in 2016. Even though he is retired he works occasionally again for Northport village. Karen has recently retired from West Front Primary in Traverse City after 13 years, having worked for over 48 years as an office supervisor for area doctors.
They have two sons, Matthew who lives in Lowell with grandchildren, Halle, Clayton and Abby and son Aaron and Nicole (Martens) with Evan and Ty who live in St. Johns.
They plan to celebrate with family Thanksgiving weekend. Cards can be sent to them at 14000 E Pinecrest Drive, Northport, MI. 48879. As family members are not able to have an open house celebration for them, they would enjoy hearing from friends, family and classmates from the St.Johns area.
SJPD lobby closed
The St. Johns Police Department have closed their lobby until further notice in order to minimize contact between staff and the public for non-essential services.
Here are some links for online transactions:
– Pay a parking ticket online here: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/8360. There is also a drop box at the front door for parking ticket payments.
– Order an accident report online here: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/TCPS/login/welcome.jsp.
– Sex Offender Registration is available by appointment only. Please call 989-224-6721 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday to make an appointment.
They are suspending the prescription drug drop-off program in the lobby at this time.
They are not offering PBTs in the office.
If you live in Greenbush, Bingham, or the east half of Bengal Townships and need a burn permit, please call 989-224-6721 during the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday, for a 3-day permit rather than coming in for annual permits at this time.
Please call 911 or use the call box at the front door if you need an officer to take a report. 911 and officers are available 24/7 365 days per year.
COVID closes City Offices
Due to the current COVID situation, the City of St. Johns offices will close to the public effective Monday, November 9 for a minimum of 3 weeks.
Individuals will be available to answer phone calls from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you need to make an appointment please call 989-224-8944.
All tax, water and sewer payments and all other written communication can be handled using the drop box outside of the Clinton County Courthouse on the south end near Cass street. All bills and permits can also be paid online through the website www.cityofstjohnsmi.com.
If you are in need of leaf bags, please call city offices at 989-224-8944 to verify your address, and they will arrange the pick up of bags.
The City will reevaluate the re-opening date on a bi-weekly basis and will update the community as needed.
Community Thanksgiving Take-out Dinner is November 26
The annual Clinton Community Thanksgiving Celebration and Dinner is a celebration of all that is good about community life in the Mid-Michigan Region. They are an interfaith endeavor put on by volunteers for all people of the area at Columbian Hall, the Knights Of Columbus Hall, 1108 N. US 27 in St. Johns.
The dinner will be available from 12:00-2:00 p.m. This is an inclusive event where everyone is invited to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at no cost
To order call (989) 292-0972 or CCThanksgiving.org.
Santa’s Remote Workshop needs gifts
Children and youth in Clinton County will all have gifts under their tree with the help of Santa’s Remote Workshop and Top Elves. They need your help.
There are wish lists on The Voice for Clinton County’s Children website to help with ideas.
You may drop off items at 306 E. Elm Street in St. Johns or ship them directly to Santa’s Remote Workshop.
Information for Holiday Supporters
Due to restrictions and being responsible with tasks we ask of Santa’s Top Elves, there will not be collection sites throughout the community. However we understand this is an enjoyed tradition. If you would like to be a host collection site, you will need to commit to bringing the toys collected to us as we are going to remain responsible with tasks we ask of Santa’s Top Elves.
There is a collection box outside Santa’s Remote Workshop located at 306 E. Elm Street, St. Johns.
Below you will find Wish Lists for various age groups–we welcome additional, appropriate ideas not included on these lists.
All toys should be shipped unwrapped directly to Santa’s Remote Workshop at 306 E. Elm Street, St. Johns, MI 48879.
Please be mindful of potential shipping delays and allow enough time for Santa’s Top Elves to assist with delivery. Ship early.
Per Toys for Tots guidelines, ALL toys need to be $30 or less, new, stuffed animals must have tags attached, and unwrapped. All toys will be distributed age appropriate. We reserve the right not to distribute toys which are inappropriate and/or unsafe for children and youth.
They specifically need gifts for teens!
County conversation on homelessness is November 16
Homelessness knows no age. Join others on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for the Clinton County Community Conversation on Homelessness.
This is a virtual event. Request the link by emailing beacondirector@stjohnsfbc.com.
Homelessness affects every age group from children to the elderly. During the conversation you will hear from those who have experienced homelessness and from those who provide services to the homeless in our community.
Presented by the Clinton County Housing and Homeless Coalition: Working Together to Resolve and Prevent Homelessness.
Adopt a family
With the holidays right around the corner, The S.A.F.E. Center is preparing for the Christmas season. You can help by adopting a family or by donating items from the list below.
Help them to make clients’ holidays safe and memorable.
If you would like to donate in other ways, you can refer to their Amazon Smile list.
– Pajamas for all sizes
– Adult and Kids hats and gloves
– Fuzzy Socks
– Shampoo/Conditioner
– Kids Shampoo/Conditioner
– Tampons
– Underwear (Women’s small/medium and kids sizes)
– Hygiene Items
– Body spray/lotion