The St. Clair County Sheriff Office is investigating a one vehicle accident that resulted in the death of the driver.
The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle, a 2011 Ford Escape, was southbound on McKinley Road and lost control near Markel Road. The vehicle rolled over and the driver, a 19 year old Clay Township man, was ejected from the vehicle. Investigation shows he was not wearing a seat belt.
The man was transported by Tri Hospital EMS to River District Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The passenger, a 22 year old Ira Township man, had minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene.
McKinley Road was shut down for several hours during the investigation. It has been determined that speed was a factor. The St. Clair County Accident Investigation Team is continuing the investigation. The names of those involved are being held at this time pending further notification of family.
Voters will soon be deciding if they want to renew the Senior Services Millage that supports several area agencies. To encourage people to consider the benefits of passing the millage, the Council on Aging organized a Big Wheels Deliver Meals event to showcase one of the ways they serve area seniors.
The Council on Aging provides home delivered meals through their Meals on Wheel program, and community supporters arrived at their downtown Port Huron senior center on Thursday, June 23, 2022 to pitch in.
City of Port Huron Mayor Pauline Repp said she likes participating in events like these because it’s a great way for her to connect with the community.
Mayor Pauline Repp delivers Meals on Wheels for Council on Aging. Photo by Jessie Wiegand
Repp joined leaders from the Port Huron Police Department, Blue Water YMCA, Operation Transformation, Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce, and others to hand deliver meals to a list of seniors.
Council on Aging Executive Director Scott Crawford said home delivery of meals is a way to connect with senior citizens in person and make sure they are okay. This personal connection has enabled them to assist with a variety of issues seniors face while living independently including medical issues and falls.
The millage renewal will be on the ballot August 2, 2022 for the primary election, and it costs a resident who owns a home with an approximate market value of $100,000 less than $40 per year.
The millage helps support twelve agencies in St. Clair County along with Council on Aging: Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Blue Water Safe Horizons, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, Housing Matters Inc. Hunter Hospitality House, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Life Skills Center, Port Huron Housing Commission, Public Guardian, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home, and Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice.
For more information about the Senior Citizen Millage and how it affects the Council on Aging, visit their website here:
Kenockee Township Fire Department, serving the Avoca area in St. Clair County, is the recipient of a potentially life-saving resource. The department will receive grain rescue tubes and hands-on training to be used if the first responders ever encounter a grain entrapment situation.
Grain bin entrapment is a particularly scary fear that farmers and their families live with, as dozens of lives are lost each year to it. Once someone falls into a bin or wagon full of grain, it is very hard to get out.
Nationwide, an insurance and financial services company, provides the devices and training and has given out 265 rescue tubes since 2014.
Brad Liggett, president of Agribusiness at Nationwide said, “It’s been our mission to bring an end to this industry issue by raising awareness of the dangers and supplying needed equipment to the front line rescuers tasked with responding when accidents occur.”
A state-of-the-art grain entrapment simulator will be brought to the Kenockee Fire Department to conduct the training and deliver the rescue tubes.
The Selfridge Air National Guard Base Air Show and Open House is honoring World War II veterans this year, along with the traditional air show and display of the military equipment at the base. The show is planned for July 9th and 10th. The theme of this year’s show is “Celebrating the Next Century of Flight at Selfridge”.
The Harrison Township base is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, and admission is free. Preferred seating is available for purchase. The air shows are held from noon to 4:00 each day.
An extensive roster of aircraft will be performing in the air, with appearances by rare and unique planes. The full list can be found at teamselfridge.com.
Fifty World War II veterans will be special guests at Selfridge on July 9th. World War II veterans are getting close to 100 years old if they have not already reached that milestone.
Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a joint military base that was established in 1917.
The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 months through four years old on Thursday, 6/23/22, by appointment only. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be offered. A parent or guardian must be present for the child to receive the vaccination.
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were authorized and recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. Parents interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine for their child are encouraged to talk to their child’s pediatrician for more information and how to obtain it.
To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for all eligible ages, visit the health department’s online scheduler or call (810) 987-5300, option “0”. In clinical trials, vaccine side effects were mild, similar to those seen in adults and older children, and other non-COVID-19 vaccines that are recommended for children. The most common side effects were fatigue and a sore arm. The FDA report is available here for review.
To learn more about the St. Clair County Health Department, visit the website at www.scchealth.co or follow on social media @scchdmi.
Submitted by the St. Clair County Health Department
Kevin Miller is retiring from his position as Superintendent of St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) in December, and RESA’s board has offered the position to Brenda Tenniswood.
Tenniswood’s contract is expected to be approved at the Board’s July meeting, and she is enthusiastic about taking the new position.
She said, “I am honored and humbled to be selected as the next Superintendent of St. Clair County RESA. I look forward to leading the work of RESA and serving our students, families, staff, and communities of St. Clair County. I’m especially grateful to Kevin for his guidance. RESA is strong today because of his leadership over the past six years.”
St. Clair County RESA provides a multitude of educational services around St. Clair County beyond its most recognized role operating St. Clair Technical Education Center (TEC) and Woodland Developmental Center. RESA is also behind Imagination Library, the program that delivers free books to kids ages 0-5, and the Pine River Nature Center near Goodells County Park. RESA is also charters Blue Water Middle College.
Tenniswood has been part of St. Clair County RESA since 2015 when she transitioned from a leadership role in East China School District to Director of Education Services at RESA.
Michael McCartan, RESA Board of Education President, said, “Brenda is a positive and energetic leader. Her warmth, collaborative style, practical approach to problem-solving, and passion for helping students have earned her the respect of RESA’s staff, board, and the districts they serve.”
