Latest Clinton County COVID stats
Updated daily except Sunday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order under the Public Health Code to update COVID safety requirements for Michiganders. As expected, many parts of earlier emergency orders are continued. The complete order can be found here.
You might feel healthy, but the reality is this: about 40% of people who have COVID-19 may be asymptomatic. That means almost one out of every two people could be infected. They might not know it until it’s too late. We can only contain the virus and keep Michigan open if everyone stays careful and masks up when they leave home, whether they feel sick or not. Face coverings can reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19 by about 70%. So Mask Up Michigan!
1652 cases and 18 deaths, Probable Cases: 162 [as of November 13]
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
Do you have COVID-19 questions? If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the MDHHS hotline at 1-888-535-6136, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Volunteers needed to paint rail cars Saturday
Clinton Northern Railway is seeking volunteers to help put the final coat of paint on 2 train cars at the St. johns train depot this Saturday.
Hot dogs and refreshments will be available for volunteers start at 10 a.m.
If you have any questions, please call Dan Matson at (989) 307-5811.
Courthouse puzzles sold out – more on the way
The Clinton County Historical Society is promoting the sale of the beginnings of our local history in the form of a 500 piece (18″ x 24″) puzzle. With some extra time on our hands you can have some fun putting together a great picture of our 1890 Clinton County Court House.
Order before December 1 to be sure to get one before Christmas.
To order:
Please send the following information and include a check for $35 (if you want to pick up in St. Johns) or
$40 (if you want it shipped) to:
CCHS
P.O. Box 174
St. Johns, MI 48879
Please include: Your name, Your address and Phone or email to notify you of arrival.
Pick up will be at 503 N. Lansing St., St. Johns, MI 48879. For more information call Julie Peters: 989-501-0599 or email petersj@msu.edu.
Swiss Steak Fundraiser Dinner is Saturday, November 7
On Saturday, November 7 American Legion Post 153 110 E. Walker St. St. Johns is hosting a public Swiss steak dinner that includes potatoes, salad, vegetables, rolls/butter, and dessert (beverage not included) from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm or all is gone.
Tickets are $10.00 per ticket with a 50/50 raffle drawing at 7:00 p.m. The Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m.
Social distancing and mask protocols will be in place. Call (989) 224-7282 for take-out orders.
Beverages purchased will benefit the lounge. Dinner proceeds to benefit the ALA 8th District Leadership Development Fund.
Fowler Holiday Craft Bazaar is November 28
Join The Fowler Village Market on “Small Business Saturday” to support our local artisans while doing some holiday shopping.
This is an indoor event. You can sip and shop from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday November 28. Masks will be required.
Any shoppers unable to attend the in-person event are welcome to join the online VIP group. This online event will feature all of the same vendors as the in-person event plus a few others!
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Relay for Life to hold silent auction
The 2020 Silent Auction in support of Relay for Life will be online November 18 – 30. Having it in the fall will allow them to take advantage of the holiday shopping season. You can’t get more #ShopSmall than Relay For Life!
To make this a success organizers need your help securing items. There is not a minimum value required, but they do recommend bundling smaller items together to create “baskets.”
As with the on-site auction, whatever amount your donated item(s) go for will be applied toward your team/personal fundraiser.
Please reach out to Nikki or Marlene with questions and to submit items. For more information visit the website.
Area students graduate from GVSU
Grand Valley State University has announced the names of the most recent graduates who have completed the requirements to receive their degrees this past August.
Saint Johns:
Dakota C. Fike, BSE
Ashley P. Van Ells, BS
DeWitt:
Lear E. Brougher, BSE MSE
Mason J. Cordes, BSE
Alexander S. Hudak, BBA
Katharine L. Seeger, BSE
Ovid:
Keaghan J. Sutliff, BS