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Weather-related fatality on M-21<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesday morning an Ionia High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a head-on crash on M-21 just west of Francis Road in Bengal Township.<\/p>\n

Sharon Jury from St. Johns was driving a 1996 Jeep westbound on M-21 when an eastbound 2003 Chrysler lost control on the slushy road, crossed the center line and was struck broadside at the passenger door by Jury’s vehicle. This eastbound vehicle was driven by a 16 year old male from Muir. The female passenger, 17 year old Kaylee Marie Taylor from Ionia, died at the scene.<\/p>\n

According to Lieutenant Jeff Clarke of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the other two people were transported by Clinton Area Ambulance to Sparrow Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff\u2019s Office Accident Reconstruction Team. Clinton County Sheriff\u2019s Office was assisted by Fowler Fire and Rescue, Clinton Area Ambulance and Clinton County Central Dispatch.<\/p>\n

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Early registration for Plein Air Event ends April 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Clinton County Arts Council will be sponsoring a Plein Air Event on May 12, 2018. As you may know, this is the same day as the downtown district\u2019s \u201cSpring Fling\u201d and the \u201cEat Healthy\/Eat Local Festival\u201d. There will be many artists stationed throughout the downtown area painting the festival, historical homes and businesses; capturing St. Johns and all its beauty.<\/p>\n

Artists can obtain an Entry Form at the Art Gallery, 215 N Clinton Avenue. Registration is open to all artists, 17 years and older. Media choices include: oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels, charcoal or pencil, and mixed media. This is a 2-dimensional art event.
\nEarly Registration by April 6, 2018
\n_____ $25 \u2013 Clinton County Arts Council Member
\n_____ $30 \u2013 Non-Clinton County Arts Council Member<\/p>\n

Registration deadline by April 20, 2018
\n_____ $30 \u2013 Clinton County Arts Council Member
\n_____ $35 \u2013 Non-Clinton County Arts Council Member<\/p>\n

Suggested items for the day include:
\n– brushes
\n– easels in backpacks
\n– canvases, panels, and paper
\n– tube paints
\n– mediums for oil, acrylic, and watercolor
\n– palettes with paint on them
\n– sharp tools like knives, palette knives, razor blades, or scissors<\/p>\n

An artist reception will follow at the Clinton County Art Gallery from 2:00-4:00pm to display finished pieces with fellow artist and pianist, Richard Lahmann entertaining us. The exhibition will be on view and available for sale through June 1st in the Clinton County Art Gallery.<\/p>\n

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Friends of the CIS Trail hold Annual membership meeting<\/strong> – Wednesday, April 11<\/p>\n

The Friends of the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail will hold their annual membership meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 11 in the Commission Chambers on the second floor of the Clinton County Courthouse in St. Johns, Michigan.<\/p>\n

\"\"This year\u2019s featured speaker will be Representative Ben Frederick. Mr. Frederick represents the 85th district (Shiawassee County and part of Saginaw County). Prior to his position in the house, Mr. Frederick served for the City of Owosso as a member of the city council and mayor. Representative Frederick is a long-time trail advocate and is working in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Owosso to connect the FMCIS Trail to Owosso and to the Minor Trail. In addition, Trail Manager Barry Culham will provide a wrap up of 2017 maintenance activities and an update of possible solutions to the limestone surface issues.<\/p>\n

Board elections will take place for 3 three-year positions with terms ending in March, 2021. Members that paid dues in 2017 are eligible to vote in these elections.<\/p>\n

This meeting is open to all current, past and potential members of the Friends group and anyone else interested in the promotion and maintenance of this newly completed trail that follows the former railroad corridor running through the counties of Clinton, Ionia and Shiawassee. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

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Break the Chain viewing <\/strong>– Thursday, April 19<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. all are invited to Agro Liquid for a free showing of Break the Chain.<\/p>\n

We’re all connected to Human Trafficking. It’s time to Break the Chain. The one hour documentary is about Human Trafficking with Michigan connections. The viewing will be followed by a victim-focused panel discussion lead by 29th Circuit Judge Michelle Rick.<\/p>\n

For more information, please call The Voice for Clinton County’s Children at 989-640-5681 or email KellySchaferED@gmail.com<\/a>. Please join them for this important discussion.<\/p>\n

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St. Johns Camera Club to exhibit at the Clinton County Arts Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The St. Johns Camera Club will display their talent April 3 \u2013 28th at the Clinton County Arts Gallery, 215 N Clinton Avenue.<\/p>\n

A reception will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 2:00 \u2013 5:00 pm at the Clinton County Art Gallery. Speaker, Bob Sheap, will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a slide show presentation of Montenegro, set to music. The reception is open to the public as well. Bob Sheap spoke at last year\u2019s event as well and is looking forward to returning.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy an evening of poetry<\/strong> – April 17<\/p>\n

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Lansing\u2019s first Poet Laureate, Dennis Hinrichsen, will be at the Briggs District Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Other exciting local poets will be at the library for an evening of poetry. These artists will share their work and provide insight into their craft, as they showcase their different voices and styles of poetry.<\/p>\n

No library card is needed to attend this free program, but advance registration is appreciated, and can be found here: https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/IspW81AY6cZsziUn2<\/a><\/p>\n

More information about Dennis Hinrichsen can be found here: lansingpoet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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See what\u2019s new at St. Vincent de Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The St. Vincent de Paul Store at 1009 S. US-27 in St. Johns has expanded into additional space.<\/p>\n

The Clinton County RESA Building Trades Program under the direction of Ross Pope, hustled to get some items wrapped up, as well as local contractor\/business participation: Dave Schroeder-Wieber Lumber, Joe Fernholz-C&K Electric and Dennis Koenigsknecht, Don Kebler\/Kevin Howard-Chasco Plumbing & Heating, Joe Huard-Clinton Floor Covering, Marc Grams Masonry, Mike Nunn-Advanced Fire Protection, Beth Knight-DBI Office Interiors, Tom Wenzlick, Vinnie-Mid-Michigan Spray Foam, Al Hoard-Clinton County Building Department, Brandon Rotary-Rotary Glass, Dave Hunt-Mercantile Bank, Clinton County Medical Center and Christine Cleaver-Southpoint Mall.<\/p>\n

The additional space will display housewares, furniture, sporting goods, medical supplies\/equipment, pictures\/frames and offer additional storage and office space. The original retail space will allow them to offer more clothing, toys, shoes, crafts, sheets, towels and other home furnishing merchandise.<\/p>\n

The community has been very good to the local St. Vincent de Paul Society by donating and shopping at our store. Proceeds from our store allow the charity to serve Clinton County families with emergency needs.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never been to the store, we encourage you to stop by during their regular store hours: Monday \u2013 Friday 10:00 – 5:00 and Saturday from 10:00-1:00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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