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Catherine Voisin (left) is the 2016 Mint Queen.

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Clinton Area Transit holds groundbreaking ceremonies
Arts Council News
Mint Festival 2016 – Special Section
2016 St. Johns Mint Festival Survey
Museum open for Mint Festival – August 13 and 14
Beatles tribute band, Toppermost, performs August 17
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Farm to Fork 5K – August 27

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Birthday celebration for Duane Davis
Farmer to Farmer Field Days
Seeking Hospice Volunteers in the St. Johns area
Briggs Library News
Voices for Children Information Session
Have you had “the talk” with your child?
Mark your calendar

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Commercial Recreation Softball League
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Exercise with Your Dog
Letters – Thanks to Greenbush residents
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Best Ways to Give Your Cat Medicine

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Obituaries – Wayne Wallace Beaufore, Lillian Virginia Law, Debra L. Spicer
Marriage licenses filed the week of August 1, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of August 1, 2016

It’s that time of the year, the week when 4-H kids collect and show off those ribbons.

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4-H Youth Fair – a video
Mint Festival 2016 – Special Section
Briggs District Library Proposal passes
National Night Out
2016 St. Johns Mint Festival Survey
Museum open for Mint Festival – August 13 and 14
Irish melodies soar at Concert in the Park – August 10
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Indie-Music Festival Coming – August 6
Bellingar Packing moves to Hitching Post site

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Behind the scenes at Band Camp, 2016
Union Home Cemetery Association to meet – August 13
Seeking Hospice Volunteers in the St. Johns area
Include immunizations on back-to-school checklist
Voices for Children Information Session – August 15
Leonard hosts August office hours – August 12
GVSU graduates
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Mark Your Calendar

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Most Holy Trinity Church Festival
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Sealed Power Open House in 1968
Random Notes – Hitching Post Restaurant to close August 10
Letters – World War ll Memorial at City Park and thanks from District Library and SJPD
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Breed of the Week

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Obituaries – David W. Wright, Evelyn C. Henning, Gary L. Spellman
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 25, 2016

Pat and Dennis Koenigsknecht have been named Grand Marshalls for the Grand Mint Parade coming up on August 13. Look for a special section featuring all of the Mint Festival activities in next week’s SJ Indy.

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St. Johns to participate in National Night Out – August 2
City Manager’s Newsletter
Eagles tribute band Motown Eagles soar at SJ Concert in the Park – August 3
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Indie-Music Festival Coming – August 6
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival in Fowler is July 28 – 31
Summer Fun Pageant Kicks off Mint Festival – Tuesday, August 9
Mint Festival notes
Prosecutor asks that Hynes be re-sentenced
Chamber Golf Outing is August 24

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Classes of ’47 and ’48 hold reunion
Mint Country Garden Club to meet
Briggs Library News
August Activities at Clinton County Senior Center
Critical blood shortage – Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now
Some students to receive free backpacks -Saturday, July 30
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
MMDHD Calendar – August, 2016
Mark Your Calendar

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A visit to Whimsical Party Gallery
Oberstufenchor Johanneum zu Luebeck Day in the City of St. Johns
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – 1912 North Ward Kindergarten
Random Notes – Summer means Tall Ships
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How Air Fresheners Can Affect Your Pet’s Health
Letters – Victor resident running in August 2 Primary
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Good Dog, Bad Food: Foods for People That Are Bad for Your Dog

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Obituaries – Nathan R. Sherman, Sandra K. Rewerts, Melody Gay Saltman, Trellis Mary Schneider, Kenneth Walter McNalley
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 11, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of July 5 and July 11, 2016

The Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra took the stage Wednesday night with Rodney Page conducting.

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Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra performs – a video
My Sweet Patootie brings ragtime to SJ Concert in the Park on July 27
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
German Choir to Present Concert – Tuesday, July 26
City plans street work – week of July 24
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2
First Congregational Church holds prayer vigil
2016 Clinton County 4-H & Youth Fair

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SJPS Enrollments, Immunizations and More
RBW Class of ’64 plans reunion
Mint Festival Tournaments
Vacation Bible School
Keep cool when temperatures soar
Fall Softball is Around the Corner
Baker College Launches Tuition Savings Program
Local man named to Concordia University Dean’s List
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
Mark Your Calendar

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Class of 1976 40th Reunion
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – An Art Display at Central National Bank
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Chlorine in Pools: Is it Safe for Pets?
Letters – District Library Vote
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 5 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Cat Purring

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Obituaries – Betty A. Halitsky, Elizabeth Ann Kirby, Marjorie Lea Erickson, Shirley Ann Benedict, Bernard Clarence Neller
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 11, 2016

Jenee Schultz works on her tile that will become one little piece of the Spray Park Mural.

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St Johns Community Spray Park Murals
Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra performs July 20 at SJ Concert in the Park
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Motown Legend Martha Reeves and the Vandellas in Concert – an album
Mint Festival Tournaments
Burning ban update
Bomb threat at HIFCM found to be misunderstanding
Friends of The Maple River to host a field/float
FAQ – District Library Millage
Greenbush Township candidates announced

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Vacation Bible School
Briggs District Library News
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
Local student earns distinction at Wichita State University
Baker College Online Programs ranked among top in U.S.
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
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About those CASA Volunteers
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Gamble Store
Letters – August Elections
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Breed of the Week, Airedale Terrier

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Obituaries – Pauline B. Feldpausch, Elma G. Cockrum, Mary Julia McAllister, Richard G. Wenzlick, Roy Arnold Frechen, Arlene H. Schrader
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 4, 2016

Josh Reed helped the Veterans place the flags at Mt. Rest Cemetery for the Independence Day celebration.

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Bomb threat at HIFCM found to be misunderstanding
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Motown Legend Martha Reeves and the Vandellas in Concert – July 13
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Synergy to perform at Briggs District Library
Paint your portion of the Spray Park Mural – July 9
Habitat seeking volunteers to provide lunches
LAFCU sets July 11 application deadline for scholarships to military veterans

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Voices for Children Information Session – July 18
Car show Cruise In is July 13
Local man graduates from Lawrence Technological University
Meth waste found in unlikely places
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
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Avenue of Flags
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Dr. A. N. Sauders
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Why Dogs Lick and When to Worry
Letters – Kudos for a young man and July 4th thanks
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – How to Find a Lost Cat

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Obituary – Daniel Alfred Simmon, Lucille Maxine Ordway, Arline Rose Smith, Leta Mae Nichols, Marguerite “Marge” Arlene Schulze, Chad Jeffrey Love, Agnes Regina Cole, Richard D Taylor, William A. Harris Sr., Donald E. Adair
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 27, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of June 27, 2016

Calf pens, a Book Barn, face painting, a petting zoo, informational displays and the opportunity to visit a working dairy farm were all a part of last Saturday’s Family Fun at the Farm.

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Fireworks are a go for the 4th!
Oh Mi Organics opens downtown store
Blue Water Ramblers sing America’s songs at Concert in the Park
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Family Fun at the Farm
Charlie’s Gang 4-H Club supports CC 4-H endowment fund
Burning ban in effect for St. Johns area

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Habitat house taking shape in DeWitt Township
Voices for Children Information Session – Monday, July 18th
Mint Country Garden Club – July 7
Cub Scouts meet in St Johns – July 9
Siena Heights University dean’s, academic achievement lists
Briggs District Library News
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Mark Your Calendar
MMDHD Calendar – July, 2016

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Concert in the Park Videos – June 29
St. Johns this Week – an album
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Fire Fighting Demonstration
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Is Your Perfect Lawn Killing Your Pet?
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Radagast recall
Letters – Beware of Fireworks

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Obituaries – Derek M. Henning, Agnes Cecelia Argersinger, Tammie Catherine Davis, Bernice Louise Serrell, Paul D. Halstead
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 20, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of June 20, 2016

Pete Motz from Plum Line Landscape & Design got busy starting the Rae Johnson Children’s Garden outside the Briggs District Library. See more below.

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Acclaimed Artist to be featured in St. Johns
MountainTown Singers perform June 29 at St. Johns Concert in the Park
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Garden Buddies learn at the Briggs
New book commemorates the 100-Year History of the Ionia Free Fair
Resolution declares September 2016 as Leukodystrophy Awareness Month

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St. Johns Summer Swim Programs
Vacation Bible Schools still coming up – June, July
Sign up for 4th -7th Grade NFL Flag Football League
Spring Arbor University Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 Semester
Thelen graduates from Marquette University
Baker College earns Exemplary Endorsement for online programs
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed

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This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Calling All Blood Donors
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Is Bread Helpful for a Dog’s Digestion?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Common Emergencies for Senior Cats

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Obituaries – Alan L. Childers, John Dean Wickwire, Gertrude Rose Arens, Alma Jean Davis, Brandon Clark White, Jr., Ambrose William Schueller, Derek M. Henning, Mark R. Howard
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 13, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of June 13, 2016

Briggs District Library Director Sara Morrison and Library Board Chair Jean Ruestman congratulate Marie Geller on winning the 2016 Patron Services Award.

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Longtime Briggs Library staff member receives recognition
Louie Longoria plays pure Country at June 22 Concert in the Park
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
SJPD makes arrest in thefts
SJPS lauds retirees
Government Day visit

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Come to Eat and to Meet your Clinton County Historical Society
Officers save surprise visitor
Looking ahead with the SJPS Orchestras
Briggs District Library News
Spring Arbor University Spring Graduates
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
Ride off-road vehicles safely and legally this summer
Leonard health insurance bill passed
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Voices for Children
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – New VFW Commander
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Trendy Dog Breeds Suffer for Popularity
Letters – CASA says thanks
Maralyn’s Pet Corner -Is There a Way to Stop Cats From Clawing Furniture?

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Obituaries – Lorina Anna Sillman, Astrid Margaret Glasmacher, Phyllis E. Cartwright, Randy R. Robinson
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 6, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of June 6, 2016

Graduation, 2016 – courtesy photo
See an album and more in Features.

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St. Johns Concert in the Park summer series begins June 15
Sea Cruisers open 2016 Concert in the Park season June 15
Patrons of the Shell Buttons on sale
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
Village of Fowler Groundbreaking
Briggs District Library Garden Program starts with the basics
Save Some Summer for Art June 20-24th
Come to Eat and to Meet your Clinton County Historical Society
Make a difference this summer and help the community

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City Recreation camps begin June 20
Tips for handling food safely this summer
Baker College to graduate nearly 500 June 10
Local residents receive degrees from Michigan Tech
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
LAFCU letters offer Michigan artists a unique opportunity
When it comes to bats, be cautious
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Random Notes – SJHS Commencement 2016 is memorable
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – 1968 Soap Box Derby
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Pesky Summertime Pests
Letters – Museum thanks photo donors
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Zika Virus – What We Know and What We Don’t
Now and Then – Beyond the Lilacs

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Obituaries – Leon A. Brewbaker, John L. Rawson
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 30, 2016