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SJMS technology: Students from St. Johns Middle School joined hundreds of others from across the state last week to present technology demonstrations to lawmakers at the state Capitol Building. Shown here are Ryan Minix, Taylor Rowland, Ava Simi, Bailey Bunn and Jake Schaefer.

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Fill a Cop Car
GoFundMe page set up for local family
One week left to visit Paine-Gillam-Scott House Musuem
Let the festivities continue
CRV schedules Middle School trip – coming in January

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LAFCU recalling promotional flashlights
Christmas Eve services planned
CRV Robotics class held at St. Joseph School
Take a Tour of Hope
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available in Clinton Co.

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New business features something for everyone
A Look Back – New Kroger’s Managers in 1972
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How Cold is Too Cold for Your Dog?
Letter – Remembering the Linotype
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Winter Walking Dangers for Cats and Dogs

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Obituaries – John Marshall Field, Betty Guenzler, Dr. William M. Steigerwald, Vincent J. Vitek, Opal Louise Parsons, Dorothy T. (Motz) Bradley, Jean R. Feimster
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 4, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of December 4, 2017

Chamber Member of the Year: Jason Denovich from New Look Computer and Data accepts the award from Ed Bruun, President of the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber names Member Business of the Year
City holds Open House
World renown musicians Join The Mountain Brass – December 16
It’s a crime to be hungry
Christmas At Paine-Gillam-Scott House Museum
Community Fund chugging along

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Let the festivities continue
CRV holds GEMS meeting
Craft Day at the Senior Center
Light Festival Decorating Contest winners named
Sleepy Hollow State Park offers snowshoe building workshops
Ortman earns degree
Spring Arbor University announces Fall graduates
Briggs District Library News

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SJPD escorts Hammer in Hand head out of town – an album
Visit the Festival of Lights – an album
Santa Parade – an album
A Look Back -Linotype Machine
Maralyn’s Did You Know – FDA warning about bone treats
Letters – Cardio Drummers donate to Foster Closet and the Briggs says thanks

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Obituaries – Bernard “Pete” Vance, Donna Rae Haynes, Betty Juanita Foote
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 27, 2017

Christmas at the Museum: Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum will be open this Saturday, December 2 and Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays until December 18. Don’t miss the Christmas season display and the Early Transportation and Fashion Exhibits.

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Open House for City Manager Stoppels and Chief Kirk
Let the festivities begin
Christmas At Paine-Gillam-Scott House Museum
Let the festivities continue
St Johns Community Band to present Annual Christmas Concert – December 8
Holiday Pops coming Saturday, December 9
FOMR to meet December 6

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Clinton County Democratic Party to hold meeting at Cooters – December 7
Shop Local by buying Chamber Buck Gift Certificates
City receives award for finance reporting
December activities at Clinton County Senior Center
City Of St. Johns Board Of Ethics seeks members
MMDHD Calendar – December, 2017
Moolenaar announced office hours

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Christmas at the Briggs – an album
Health Department announces annual award winners
A Look Back – Clinton Memorial Hospital Board of Directors

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Obituaries – Paul Repath, Mahlon M. Nichols, Olney “Sonny” Estes, Theron John Richards, Alta Catherine Reed
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 20, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of November 6 and 20, 2017

After the Parade: After the Santa Parade on December 1, stop by the depot for the Silent Auction to benefit the restoration of the historic rail cars.

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Silent Auction for rail car restoration – December 1
Light Festival and Santa Parade is December 1
Toys For Tots Benefit Show coming toToys for Tots Campaign Underway St. Johns – December 2
Museum expands hours for Christmas
Crafts, Breakfast and Prizes at Annual Christmas Festival
Vinyard Youth Theater open house – December 2
City Pizza Party with Santa is December 15
Mint City Singers concert at the Wilson – December 15

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Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, December 2
Educational tour of automated Calf Feeding Facility planned – December 13
Toys for Tots Campaign Underway
CRV visits Abrams Planetarium
Briggs District Library News
Leonard announces December office hours

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A Look Back – It’s a Robbery!
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Can Pets Die of a Broken Heart?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Excessive Cat Sneezing and Nasal Discharge

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Obituaries – Ann C. Reagen, Joshua Daniel “J.D.” San Miguel, Anna Francine “Fran” Fowler
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 13, 2017

Anniversary: Community members celebrated the hospital’s 90th anniversary with Sparrow Clinton Hospital officials.

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Happy 90th birthday to Sparrow Clinton Hospital
You are invited to a book signing – December 3
Veterans Day, 2017 – an album
Toys for Tots Campaign Underway
Volunteers Needed for Work of the Heart Children – December 8, 9

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Senior Center Craft Show is November 18
Chamber Christmas Festival is December 2
Milk price risk management meeting announced – November 29
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre in Laingsburg
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed

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Tale to Tail Program at the Briggs
New Domino’s® Pizza Theater in St. Johns now open
Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Folks
A Look Back – Check Contest
Letter – Help Meals on Wheels Make the Season Brighter

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Obituaries – Christopher Robin (Robbie) Moore – Memorial Celebration, Eva Lorraine Weber, Victoria Jeanine Smith
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 6, 2017

Sculpture: Hammer In Hand Custom Cycles artist Ivan Iler is at it again. This time his creation is headed to Impression Five Science Center in Lansing.

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Veterans Day observances to be held Saturday
City residents approve millage
Hammer in Hand working on new Sculpture
Families Needing Holiday Assistance
Add a green light in support of Veterans

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Here comes the Addams Family – November 10-12
Crafters Wanted
2017 City Fall Leaf Collection
Register for Women’s Volleyball Leagues
Chamber Christmas Festival December 2
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges
Briggs District Library News

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How the Splash sculpture came about
Let’s talk baseball
A Look Back – Football Physicals
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Can I give my dog Benadryl and if so, how much?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 7 Great Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat

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Obituaries – Richard A. Cressman, Patty J. Burns, Kim A. Bancroft, Timothy J. Olson, Allen Joseph Van Nuck, Robert Gene Hoy
Marriage licenses filed the week of October 30, 2017
Divorce decrees filed October 30, 2017

The SJHS Theatre Department will present The Addams Family on November 10 – 12.

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St. Johns City Charter Amendment for Streets and Sidewalks

YES – 884 (78.2%)

No – 246 (21.8%)

Total – 1,130

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Here comes the Addams Family
Please Vote Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Veterans Appreciation Events
Local Superintendent of Schools named to State position
Chamber Christmas Festival December 2

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2017 City Fall Leaf Collection
Crafters Wanted
Arts Council to present Starry Night Event – November 10
November Activities at Clinton County Senior Center
CASA Fall Volunteer Training
U of M Mars Rover came to CRV
Moolenaar’s Office accepting Internship Applications
Take a Tour of Hope
Local student wins ISU scholarship

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Trunk-or-Treat
Redwing to Watch – SJHS Graduate Chad Wiseman
A Look Back – School Days
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Frostbite in Dogs
Letter – Voting Yes on November 7 can save on car repairs
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Frostbite in Cats

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Obituaries – Marian Rosaline Halfman, Robert W. Spencer, Nancy A. Steinman, Audrey Louise Aldrich, Adam John Forbes
Marriage licenses filed the week of October 23, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of October 23, 2017

Open House: Heritage Place Hotel owner Chris Harris and his daughter, Lauren, welcomed visitors last Sunday.

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Two outstanding concerts coming to St. Johns
Halloween Events in the City of St. Johns
Heritage Place Hotel celebrates Open House
VFW to host Veterans Appreciation Dinner – November 4
Here comes the Addams Family
Wine and Cheese Brown Bag Auction to raise funds for local Scouts – November 10

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Arts Council to present Starry Night Event – November 10
City Fall Leaf Collection scheduled
Looking for used fake Christmas Trees
CASA Fall Volunteer Training – November 27
Moolenaar’s Office Accepting Internship Applications
Grand Valley State University Graduate List
Leonard announces November office hours
Briggs District Library News
Soup kitchen makes final stop of the 2017 season
MMDHD Calendar – November, 2017

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Now and Then – A farewell to St. Johns Furniture
Community Resource Volunteers went to U of M October 7
A Look Back – Welcome Wagon
Letter – Calling all Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Obituaries – Dorothy M. Anderson, Dennis Lester Feldpausch, Gretchen “Peggy” Stewart, Doris J. Mulder, Kenneth Harry LaBar
Marriage licenses filed the week of October 16, 2017

St. Johns Homecoming Royalty: St. Johns High school seniors Tyler Secord and Emily Tahvonen were crowned as the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime festivities of the Redwings’ football game versus Battle Creek Central Friday night.

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Castle St. Johns ribbon cutting held last Friday
CCAC presents 2nd Annual Starry Night event – November 10
Reminder: Hotel Open House planned for Sunday, October 22
SJHS Theatre Department to present Addams Family – November 10-12
Upcoming Dates for the Wilson Center Auditorium

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Celebrates 80th birthday
CRV event coming up October 28
Halloween Events in the City of St. Johns
Illustrator’s family to host Open House – October 19–22
Veterans Dinner at Lowe UMC – November 10
Laingsburg HS to host Dinner Theatre – November 16, 17, and 18
Soup kitchen makes stops in area

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Homecoming Parade lineup – an album
Celebrates 100th birthday
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Stop Your Dog from Rolling in Poop
Letters – Street millage and more from Sam Coffman
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 5 Ways to Help a Hiding Cat

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Obituaries – Dale Walter Knight, Doris E. Byrnes, Camille Louise Stiffler
Marriage licenses filed the week of October 13, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of October 9, 2017

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Officer Greg Spitler adds a ribbon provided by The SafeCenter to his patrol car today. All SJPD cars will display the purple ribbon this month.

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Homecoming 2017 for St. Johns Redwings is this weekend
Illustrator’s family to host Open House – October 19–22
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week
Halloween Events in the City of St. Johns
SJPD welcomes new officer

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CRV to sponsor Girls Exploring Math, Science – October 18
Fire Hydrant Flushing
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges
Briggs District Library News
Soup kitchen makes stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed

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Habitat for Humanity hosted its Dream Builders Gala – with an album
National Writing Award presented
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Find Your Dog’s Body Condition Score
Letters – Street millage and Thanksgiving postponed
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Epileptic Seizures in Cats

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Obituaries – Patricia J. Gregory, Lois Nell Lowe, Linda K. Langlois, David Russell Swanson, Ella C. Dellamater, Linda M. Downs
Marriage licenses filed the week of October 2, 2017
Divorce decrees filed October 2, 2017