Closed effective October 19, 2021
A longtime local favorite restaurant has become another casualty of the pandemic. The Wheel Inn closed its doors for the last time on Monday.
We would like to thank each and everyone of you who have supported us over the past 22 years,” said owners John and Pam Foster. “When Juanita O’Leary approached us to purchase the business, we were so very grateful for this opportunity, but alas, the only constant in life is change, so we will be moving in a new direction and selling the property so that another fortunate business owner can make a living and employ local talent.”
The property went up for sale in September.
Museum exhibiting medical items
The Clinton County Historical Museum is showcasing a very interesting exhibit of medical items from yesteryear, along with pictures of Doctors and Dentists. All are displayed in new room arrangements.
Also visit the newest room on display, the Mid-Century kitchen.
Check it out at 106 Maple in St. Johns, west of the Courthouse Square. Open Sunday 1 to 4 and Wednesday 2 to 6. Closed holiday weekends. Also see pgsmuseum.com or contact pgsmuseum@gmail.com and 989-292-9096.
Trick or Treating hours and more
Trick-or-treating hours have been set for Sunday, October 31st from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The fire whistle will sound for the beginning and the end of the candy gathering. Please leave your porch light on and drive carefully as there will be many families out and about gathering candy.
Daytime Trick or Treating for young children
Enjoy a safe Halloween during the day light hours by trick or treating with your young children at these participating businesses on Friday, October 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. These businesses are the official sponsors of the event and will display an event sign in their window. Look for the words “An Event So Good it’s Scary” on the sign. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.
Downtown / Clinton Ave Area
508 Fab, Machinging & V-Twin Performance (Clinton Ave)
AdornMint Gift Shop (Clinton Ave)
Allaby & Brewbaker (Clinton Ave)
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153 (E Walker)
Briggs District Library (Railroad St)
Butler Financial Group (Clinton Ave)
Diversified National Title Agency (Clinton Ave)
Edward Jones, Tony Lenneman, FA (Clinton Ave)
Huntington Bank (W Higham St)
Ink Craft Studio (E Walker St)
Kymora Kandles (W Walker St)
Mazz’s Endzone Party Store (Clinton Ave)
Morse Moving (W Higham St)
Redeemer Church, St Johns Campus (in front of Briggs Library – Railroad St)
SafeCenter (Clinton Ave)
Spun Confections (Clinton Ave)
State Farm – Steve Vanells (Clinton Ave)
Sundance Body Shop (W Higham St)
Your Hearing Solution (Clinton Ave)
CC RESA Building (US 27 – Across from McDonalds)
These businesses will be in the lobby
Becks Propane LLC
CC RESA-Clinton County Great Start
Charming View Photography
Clinton Area Transit System
Clinton County Chamber of Commerce
Clinton County Senior Center
Community Realty
Sparrow Clinton Hospital
T-Mobile
South US 27 Area
Clinton Commons
Clinton County Medical Center (S US 27)
Grace Haven Assisted Living (Glastonbury Drive – this will be a drive through)
Hazel Findlay Country Manor (Scott Rd – outside)
Ouch Urgent Care (S US 27)
St. Johns City Police (S US 27)
West M21 Area
7Stars Agency (W State St)
Pale Rider Training (W State St)
North US 27 Area
Bobs Auto Body, Inc. (N US 27)
Smith Lawnscapes, LLC (E Steel St)
Sundance Buick GMC (N US 27)
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Lowe UMC to host Trunk or Treat October 24
Lowe United Methodist Church will host Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 24 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Everyone is invited to put on their Halloween Costume and enjoy trick or treating.
The church is located at 5485 W Lowe Rd. St Johns, MI 48879.
SJPD officers receive awards
Five St. Johns Police Department officers were given awards at a recent department meeting.
Officer Brown and Lt. Verlinde were awarded a Department Citation for an incident on August 24, 2020 at approximately 6:56 a.m., where they responded to the report of a delusional male subject armed with a machete. Upon their arrival, Lt. Verlinde and Officer Brown were able to successfully negotiate the subject into relinquishing the machete, but they were not able to have him surrender additional edged weapons, which were classified as a “Butcher’s Kit”. When the subject began to drift dangerously close to pedestrians utilizing a walking trail, Lt. Verlinde and Officer Brown first deployed Tasers and finally physically subdued the subject and took him into custody. There is no question that the quick, decisive, actions taken by these officers mitigated a very real and present threat to citizens in the area at the risk of their own personal safety.
Sgt. Helms, Officer Pulling, and Officer Harless were awarded a Certificate of Merit in recognition of sustained, outstanding contributions in the field of drug law enforcement on behalf of the City of St. Johns.
City posts leaf collection dates
The following is the leaf collection schedule starting in November along with the map indicating when each section is scheduled for pick-up:
Section 1 (November 1—5)—South of M21 and West of S. Clinton Avenue
Section 2 (November 8—12)—South of M21 and East of S. Clinton Avenue
Section 3 (November 15—19)—North of M21 and West of N. Clinton Avenue
Section 4 (November 22—26)—North of M21 and East of N. Clinton Avenue
If you wish to rake, please rake leaves in a pile in the City right-of-way area in front of your house, between the sidewalk and the curb. If there is no sidewalk in front of your property, please rake leaves 6 inches behind the curb but not further than 6 feet from the curb. Do not rake leaves in the street as the leaves can be hazardous with traffic and also block storm sewers from draining properly. Anyone raking or otherwise placing leaves, trimmings, and similar type organic plant materials in the public street will be subject to a $50 civil infraction fine.
City residents also have the option to bag their leaves. Each property owner can receive up to 2 packs (10 bags) of yard waste bags, which can be picked up at City Offices (1st floor, Clinton County Courthouse). These bags will be picked up at the curb during your normal scheduled leaf collection pick-up.
Just a reminder, despite all advanced preparation, equipment can breakdown or weather events can slow or end the program early. Plan to have your leaves raked before your scheduled week. Early snowfall requires equipment and crews to be redirected to snow removal operations.
The regular curbside brush pick up is suspended during leaf pick-up.
Loose leaves and biodegradable yard waste bags can also be taken to the Department of Public Works, 1000 N. US-127 BR. This site is open 24/7. Please use the Kuntz Drive entrance located behind Journey Federal Credit Union. If you have any questions, please call (989) 224-8944, ext. 229.
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If you or someone you know is physically challenged and unable to rake their leaves in the city limits, please contact the City of St. Johns at (989) 224-8944, ext. 282 by November 4.
The annual Rake-N-Run is a volunteer group of St. Johns Public School students who enjoy helping out those in need in our community. There are a limited number of spots available, so please call early to get added to the list.
SJPD has Toys for Tots box
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We now have a Toys for Tots donation box in our lobby! It’s just inside the front door and donations can be dropped off Monday – Friday, 8am to 4 pm. The Voice for Clinton County’s Children