COVID-19 cases in Clinton County
278 cases and 12 deaths, Probable Cases Clinton County: 56 [as of July 22]
What to Consider Before Going Out
Local orders – View updates from your local health department to better understand the situation in your community and what local orders are in place in your community. Also find out about school closures, business re-openings, and stay-at-home orders in your state.
Am I at risk? – Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. While the risk for severe illness is lower for others, everyone faces some risk of illness.
Does the activity require me to share items? – Choose places where there is limited sharing of items and where any items that are shared are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses. You can also choose to visit places that share, post, or announce that they have increased cleaning and disinfection to protect others from COVID-19.
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
SJHS Auto Program to host cruise July 18
The St. Johns High School Auto Program is pleased to announce we will be hosting a cruise on Saturday, July 18.
Everyone was extremely disappointed in having to postpone the 50th Anniversary Car Show, so what better way to cure our COVID woes than social distance with a cruise?
The cruise will begin at the high school and travel through Ovid (3:50), Laingsburg (4:05), Bath (4:30), DeWitt (4:45), Eagle (5:10), Westphalia (5:15), Pewamo (5:25), Fowler (5:40) and return to St Johns.
Participants will line up at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Johns High School Parking Lot, or you may join in along the route.
The Cruise will roll out at 3:30 sharp. The tour will travel approximately 90 miles in two and one half hours. The only cost is your time and fuel
Local law enforcement will be patrolling our route – Drive slowly, Quietly, Safely!
Upon return, please patronize the many food and ice cream establishments St. Johns has to offer.
The 50th Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Project Connect coming in August
It is that time of year again.
This year Project Connect is going to look different. This year’s Project Connect (back to school event) will be a road tour.
The goal is always to help the community as much as possible, but this year they also need to make sure they do everything they can to keep everyone healthy.
Due to Covid-19 organizers are breaking up the large in-person event into several smaller drive-up events.
The big change for Project Connect this year is that they are asking people to please pre-register for Project Connect. They need as many people who plan to attend to register ahead of time. This is so that they can pre-package the items for participants, know what to purchase, and what to pack to bring to our remote locations.
Please pre-register online or by phone 989-224-0328 or 517-641-5167 to ensure the sites are well-stocked. Registration Required by July 31
Open to All Clinton County Residents – Pick the location that fits your schedule.
St. Johns – Beacon of Hope Thursday, August 20, 9-11 AM
Bath – Bath Middle School Tuesday, August 11, 9-11 AM
Elsie – Ovid Elsie High School Thursday, August 13, 9-11 AM
Maple Rapids—Community Ball Field Tuesday, August 18, 6-8 PM
Concert in the Park Series – 17th Season Schedule
William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park, Wednesdays – 7:00 p.m.
July 22 – Miranda and The M80S – The Best Of The ‘80S
July 29 – Root Doctor – Classic Soul, R&B & Blues
Aug. 5 – Vintage 20s – Great Roaring Twenties Band
Aug. 12 – David Shelby – Country With A Motown Twist
Aug. 19 – David Gerald – The Very Best Of Blues
Aug. 26 – Dave Bennett Quartet – From Swing To Rock
Sept. 2 – Matt King – His Award Winning Tribute To Elvis
All Concerts Will Be Held Rain Or Shine
Sponsored by The Clinton County Arts Council and the City Of St. Johns
Bring your lawn chairs and your masks – enjoy the concerts!
For concert updates each week, please visit our Facebook Page
or the CCCA website at: clintoncountyarts.org
Deadline for LAFCU scholarship applications for adult women July 31
LAFCU’s college scholarship essay contest for adult women is open for applications. The Michigan credit union will award three $1,000 Lansing Community College scholarships to women pursuing education needed to enter or re-enter the workforce or to advance in their careers.
The deadline for the 2020 Women Helping Educate Every Lady (W.H.E.E.L.) Scholarship Essay Contest is Friday, July 31.
“The W.H.E.E.L. program is focused on women because it is women who most often delay their education and careers due to family situations,” said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer. “We want to help those who have decided it’s time to advance professionally, and we hope this inspires others with the message that it’s never too late to work toward a life goal.”
The W.H.E.E.L. scholarship is ideal for women who need some classes to complete a degree or to become licensed or certified for a new occupation.
Winners will be determined by their one-page essay about their new career choice or advancement goal, why they want to pursue it now, and their inspiration for pursuing it.
Applicants must live, work or attend church or school in Michigan, which is LAFCU’s geographic service area. They do not need to be LAFCU members.
To apply, visit www.lafcu.com/wheel. Submit the application online or mail it to LAFCU, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., Lansing 48917, Attn: Marketing. For more information, call 517.622.6600 or 800.748.0228.
Briggs District Library News
We’re postponing our summer Science Arts and Math program that was scheduled as a virtual program this week in the hopes of having it in person outside later in the summer. Check the website for updates in the coming weeks. Thanks for your support and understanding as we adjust to our current programming options.
Temporary Operating and Curbside Pickup Hours
Monday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 3:00 pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
Area college students recognized
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were graduated at the conclusion of the Winter 2020 semester in April.
Saint Johns: Makaila L. Fike, BS; Anna N. ; Megan K. Soros, BA
Bath: Samantha L. Behl, BS; Shannon T. Wendling, BSW
DeWitt: Jonathon P. Butler, BS; Madison M. Dingeldey, BBA; Connor S. Grice, BS; Jayme J. Kraus, MED; Andrew G. Rolls, MED; Madison A. Sjolund, BS; Emily H. Williams, BSN; Samantha A. Williams, BBA
Fowler: Kalli N. Feldpausch, BSW
Laingsburg: Ryan T. Gerger, BA; Jay R. Kusler, BBA
Pewamo: Lindsey A. Keilen, BSN; Savannah E. Klein, BBA