{"id":18192,"date":"2023-01-12T20:59:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T01:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=18192"},"modified":"2024-01-24T14:01:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:01:11","slug":"latest-news-253","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=18192","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"

ITC donates to Briggs District Library\u2019s renovation project<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITC, Michigan\u2019s high-voltage electric transmission owner and operator serving most of Michigan\u2019s lower peninsula with warehouse and storage facilities in St. John\u2019s, has donated $10,000 dollars to support the library\u2019s building renovation project.<\/p>\n

The planned project includes creating a more accessible entrance to the library, constructing a 60-person public meeting room\/programing space, and transforming the current warehouse space into a new children’s area. The library is absolutely thrilled by the support of this great community partner.<\/p>\n

The Briggs District Library is located at 108 E. Railroad Street in St. Johns. For more information on the library or its renovation project, visit briggsdistrictlibrary.org<\/span><\/a>, or contact Library Director Sara Morrison at 989-224-4702 or via email at director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Wilson Center activities on hold<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Due to boiler maintenance the Wilson Center will be closed until further notice. All recreational activities have been cancelled.<\/p>\n

Please contact City of St. Johns<\/span><\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

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District Library looking for Board member candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Briggs District Library Board is seeking applications from individuals interested in fulfilling a partial term ending December 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

Currently the Board meets 10 times per year at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Eligible applicants must be able to vote in the St. Johns School District.<\/p>\n

In order to maintain a geographical balance on the Board, preference will be given to individuals who reside in the St. Johns School District and in Olive, Riley, Victor, or Essex Townships. Interested residents of Bengal or Bingham Townships or the City of St. Johns may also apply.<\/p>\n

Applications are available at the library and on the library’s<\/span><\/a>. Completed applications can be submitted to the library, ATTN Library Director Sara Morrison, or to director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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St. Johns Kiwanis Club donates to Youth Soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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St. Johns Kiwanis Club 707 was proud to be able to gift the St. Johns Youth Soccer Club with $4500 which will go toward mowing their playing fields.<\/p>\n

Randy Padgett and Coach Eric Glynn talked of the importance of the game to the kids. Members of the St. Johns U10 team attended the meeting. They represent the more than 300 kids who use the fields throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Solid Waste Planning Committee to hold public meeting February 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Solid Waste Planning Committee will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Clinton County Courthouse Board of Commissioners Room to begin reviewing and discussing two requests to amend the Clinton County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The requests include 1) one additional county to the SWMP for waste import and export and 2) amend the total area sited for use at the Grand River Avenue landfill located at 8550 West Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, Michigan.<\/p>\n

Draft amendments will be reviewed at the February 23rd meeting and then made available for public comment once the committee agrees on a draft. Copies of the proposed draft amendments will be made available to all municipal offices, on the Clinton County website www.clinton-county.org<\/span><\/a> and through email or regular mail by request.<\/p>\n

For additional information, please contact the Clinton County Department of Waste Management by emailing recycle@clinton-county.org<\/span><\/a> or calling the office (989) 224-5186.<\/p>\n

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IQHub hosts Artist Invasion January 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Andrew Schultz says, \u201cDoodles are good for the soul!\u201d He has created a world of original characters that are called Gercs. They are a humble and joyful bunch that appeal to both young and old, while proving that you may grow old, but you never have to grow up.<\/p>\n

It will be exciting to see which character Andrew creates for Artist Invasion. Join folks at the IQhub from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 to be a part of artists’ world. Talk to them, watch them work, find out what inspires them and how they got into art. It promises to be a wonderful night of creativity.<\/p>\n

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