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Sparrow Clinton Hospital: Former Auxilian of the Year Shelley Gunther and SCH President and CEO Ed Bruun present Gay Baker with the 2015 Auxilian of the Year Award.

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SCH Auxiliary selects leaders for upcoming year
City Manager placed on leave of absence
Sherman running for re-election
Memorial Day Parade – an album
Dayna Bancroft receives Baker scholarship
SMG earns recognition for outstanding immunization rates
City Recreation camps begin June 20

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First Congregational announces new worship time
Fireworks reminder
Patrons of the Shell Buttons on sale
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
A tree falls on Mead St.
Briggs District Library News
Bill to block a rapist’s paternity action sent to Governor
Leonard to hold June office hours – Friday, June 10
Food distribution scheduled June 8
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Memorial Day Service in 1968
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall
Letters – Everyone can be a Bright Spot
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – All Dogs Are at Risk in the Hot Months

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Obituaries – Gary Lynn “Jake” Caesar, Adrienne K. Gutzki, Lucille Seeley, Julie Marie Karber, Donald W. Hettinger, Lila Fern Argersinger
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 23, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of May 23, 2016

Gearing up for summer: The spray park building has a new coat of paint and awnings have been added to the picnic table areas.

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Breaking News: City Manager placed on leave of absence
Annual Memorial Day Parade to be held Monday – May 30
Nationally Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Performs In St. Johns – Thursday, June 2
Patrons of the Shell Buttons on sale
Armed Forces celebration at Depot – May 30
Historical Society invites you to Come to Eat and to Meet – Tuesday June 21
Kiwanis serves Relay dinner
Bike to Build 2016 is August 6, 2016

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Mint Country Garden Club to meet – June 2
2016 St. Johns Concert in the Park summer series
Leonard to hold June office hours – Friday, June 10
Rep. Leonard bill package signed by governor
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Mark Your Calendar

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Depot event celebrates Armed Forces
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Beautifying Downtown St. Johns Circa 1968
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Can You Give a Cat Benadryl?

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Obituaries – Kenneth Norman Weber, Adelbert “Del” Louis Pung, Karen Jo (Anderson) Hall, Phyllis Joan Anderson, Barbara Kay Arnold, Anolah J. Moore
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 16, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of May 16, 2016

The newly formed Briggs District Library is now accessible to all residents within the St. Johns Public Schools district boundaries.

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Briggs Public Library becomes district library
Special section
– Briggs District Library Summary of Decision
– Briggs District Library Fact Sheet
Armed Forces celebration at Depot – May 21, 22, 30
Relay For Life
2016 Relay for Life – an album
Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Outing
Support Home Run for Habitat

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SJHS Chess Club update
Pool and Summer Programs set to begin June 20th
Briggs District Library News
Leonard to hold June office hours – Friday, June 10
“Opening Minds Ending Stigma” statewide campaign debuts
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Mark Your Calendar

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St. Johns High School National Honor Society
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Anthony Pohl Runs for Sheriff in 1968
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Can I crush medication in my dog’s food?

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Obituaries – Bernard Anthony Fox, Virginia Marcella Adams
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 9, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of May 2, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of May 9, 2016

Gateway North Elementary students are planting their first crop of green beans. See the story below in Features.

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SJPS Board votes to close and reconfigure elementary schools
City Manager’s Newsletter
Japanese Gardens at the Briggs in full bloom
Health department announces ACE Award winner
Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum opening May 18
Take A Taste of Michigan with the SCH Auxiliary – Thursday, June 9
SJHS Hall of Fame induction scheduled – Friday, September 9

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Maxine Mosher to celebrate 100th Birthday – Sunday June 5
Mint Country Garden Club Plant Sale – Saturday, May 21
SCH Auxiliary hosts annual flower sale – Saturday, May 21
LAFCU to award $6,000 in LCC scholarships to veterans – deadline July 1
Reps. Leonard and Inman work to support local law enforcement
Importance of Outdoor Play, a 2-part Early Childhood Workshop
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Mark Your Calendar

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Gateway students put grant money to good use
St. Johns Chess Club – Mini Swiss Tournament 2016
5th grade students earn President’s Award for Educational Excellence
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Earl Slagell
Letters – CASA says thanks

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Obituaries – Larry J. Moore, Alice R. Shellito, Richard E. Childers, William J. Serviss
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 2, 2016

Science Olympiad: Jeff Mandeville, Josh Lounds and Dana Western placed 7th last Saturday in the State competition with their project in Experimental Design.

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SJHS Science Olympiad
Japanese Gardens at the Briggs in full bloom
Community Forum to look at Wilson Center – May 10
Spring Clean-up is upon us
Eleventh Annual Authors Night – Tuesday, May 17
Trunk and Treats – Saturday, May 7

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St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Waste Management Clean Community event – with an album
Briggs District Library News
Importance of Outdoor Play, a 2-part Early Childhood Workshop
Leonard to host May office hours – Friday, May 13
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Get the lead out
CPR and First Aid Certification Class
Slow Pitch Coed Leagues Deadline Extended
Mark Your Calendar

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Mothers Tea at Clinton Arts Gallery
3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – an album
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – International Lions Club Award
Now and Then – The saga of Jack and Jill and the Brave New World of the Internet

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Obituaries – Linda A. Buckley, Harold W. Bracey, George John Goscinski
Marriage licenses filed the week of April 29, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of April 26, 2016

Finally: Spring has sprung

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St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Combination concert is Friday, April 29
Chorale coming to First Congregational Church – May 1
Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Outing – June 11th
CCEA Young Entrepreneurs competition winners announced
A Community Celebration set for May 16
Clinton County Economic Alliance names 2016 Officers

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3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – Saturday, April 30th
To celebrate 100th birthday – June 5
Gas line replacement continues
Leonard to host May office hours
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
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MMDHD Calendar – May, 2016

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Clinton Ophthalmology
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Newlyweds Involved in Accident
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Remember to leave Michigan’s wildlife in the wild
Letters – Reader wonders about the old mint still

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Obituaries – Walter Vern Viges, Dorothy Jean Gilchrist, Betty L. Jernstadt, Mary L. Martin, Crystal Lynne Ley, John Lee Cook, Stephen James Hosking Sr, Melissa J. Faull
Marriage licenses filed the week of April 18, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of April 18, 2016

Clinton Northern Railway Museum: You will know that spring has arrived when the the rail museum opens at the depot beginning on May 1.

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Clinton Northern Railway Museum to open for season – May 1
Shop Sparrow Clinton for Mothers Day
Michigan Lighthouses at Gallery event – May 4
The Heart of the Trail 5k Run/Walk – Saturday, May 7th
3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – Saturday, April 30th

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SJHS to participate in Science – April 30
Fowler High School Partnering with Sparrow Health System
LAFCU extends deadline for college scholarship – April 29
Lansing Street closure
Briggs Library News
Leonard to host May office hours
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Individual softball sign up deadline – April 24
Mark Your Calendar

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Arnold’s Discount Drugs Store Opens in 1968
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Excessive Sneezing and Nasal Discharge
Back in the Day – Central School
Now and Then

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Obituaries – Melissa J. Faull, Phillip W. DeMarais, Christine L. Rahl-Letts, Ella Long, Henrietta Ruth Weber, Rose Mary Staines, Lillie Mazel Freeman, Donna M. Shane
Marriage licenses filed the week of April 11, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of April 11, 2016

Aloha: The Redwing Marching Band spent Spring Break in Hawaii where they performed at a home for the elderly.

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Spring Break, 2016
From Trash to Treasures
A night of Experimental/Punk coming to St. Johns
SJHS Alums in the News – Mike VanRooyen
3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – Saturday, April 30th

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Joint Spring Concert will be April 29
Community Fund to discuss Wilson Center – May 10
Annual Spring Clean Community Event – Saturday, April 30
Be on the lookout for ticks
Swiss Steak Supper – May 5
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Salmonella risk from chicks
Mark Your Calendar

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Old No. 2, The Movie Star
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – The Tongue Does Not Heal All Wounds
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Most Cat Illnesses Can Be Treated with Small Change in Diet
Back In The Day – City Park Pool

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Obituaries – Francis Steven Glowacki Jr., Marcia M. Rush, Joan Rennells, James R. Rose, John George Fedewa
Marriage licenses filed the week of April 4, 2016

Ducks Unlimited Tour: This retriever doesn’t know what to think about this giant Drake Mallard duck.

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Ducks Unlimited Tour a success
Smith Family Funeral Homes acquires Osgood Funeral Homes
Art, Herbal Tea on Gallery’s April Docket
Ducks Unlimited Banquet – Friday April 15
Joint Spring Concert will be April 29
Sculptors sought for Rail Trail event
3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – Saturday, April 30th
His Cup Runneth Over kicks off 2016 Soup Kitchen Season

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Recalling Osgood Funeral Homes

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Community Fund to discuss Wilson Center – May 10
Annual Spring Clean Community Event – Saturday, April 30
Drive for Your Community
Masons hold Pancake Breakfast fundraiser – April 9
Briggs Library News
Upcoming Youth Program Sign Ups
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Mark Your Calendar

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Saylor-Beall Host Visitors
A Look Back update
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs
Letters – CASA to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Cat Panting or Breathing Heavily
Remember When?

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Obituaries – Terry Jay Scranton, Eva Elizabeth Thompson, Joan C. Fraker
Marriage licenses filed the week of March 28, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of March 28, 2016

Liberty Hein caught the Easter Bunny, Malcom, last Saturday. Naristie Babyrova is holding Buttercup.

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Lioness Easter Egg Hunt
City Manager’s Newsletter
Community Fund to discuss Wilson Center – May 10
SJHS Senior Named National Merit Finalist
Art exchange wraps up Saturday at 3 p.m.
Clinton County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program
City to begin siren testing

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Mint Country Garden Club
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Boater Safety Classes
Fire Hydrant Flushing Program
Election workers needed
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MMDHD Calendar – April, 2016

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Award Ceremony
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Catching Your Dog’s Noise and Storm Phobia Early
Letters – National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – OMG, That Reptile’s Got Salmonella!

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Obituaries – Bertha Lucille Aldrich
Marriage licenses filed the week of March 21, 2016