Local News

Wadhams Road between Griswold Road and I-69 in Kimball Township will be closed to traffic starting on July 15th to reconstruct the railroad track crossing, according to the St. Clair County Road Commission. Crews will work weekends to accommodate a timely completion, but the closure is expected to last 14 consecutive days. During the closure of Wadhams Road, access will be allowed from Griswold Road or I-69 up to the railroad tracks. The posted detour will be Lapeer Road, Allen Road, and Ravenswood Road. Upon completion of the railroad track construction, Wadhams Road between Ravenswood and I-69 will have periodic lane closures, but these closures will be temporary allowing all traffic through the construction zone. Local residents are encouraged to plan ahead for delays due to construction

Fort Gratiot Township is now accepting applications for Supervisor as the position became vacant effective July 4th with the resignation of former township supervisor Jorja Baldwin. At this time, the Fort Gratiot Board of Trustees is requesting all interested parties who reside within Fort Gratiot to submit a letter of interest and/or a resume to the Fort Gratiot Township Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. 

Once all applicants are verified to meet the residence eligibility requirements, introductions of candidates are anticipated to occur on Friday, July 12 at a special meeting. The Fort Gratiot Board of Trustees must fill the position, and the individual must take the oath of office on or before August 18 or a special election will be triggered. The current term of office ends at 12:00 p.m. on November 20, 2020. It was announced at the end of June that former Supervisor Jorja Baldwin would be leaving the position to take an open seat on the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners where she took oath last week. For more information on the open position, visit fortgratiot.us

Master Gardeners specialize in promoting beautiful gardens along with educating others about how to achieve lush, healthy gardens of their own. Our local chapter, the Master Gardeners of St. Clair County, serves the community by maintaining many community flower and vegetable gardens, and they also host an annual event that showcases gardens around the area.

The Master Gardeners of St. Clair County’s Annual Garden Tour is on Saturday, July 20th, 2019. This year’s tour will be based in the Yale area and will feature a variety of gardens. There will be country gardens, city gardens, and an organic farm with a hoop house.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online via PayPal on their website. Tickets may  also be purchased by phone at (810) 304-0106 or in person at the following locations:
MSUE St. Clair County Extension Office, Mosher’s Jewelers, Lexington Gardens, Silk’s Flower Shop, Ameriscapes Landscape Supply, Inc., or the Yale Feed Store.  Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $15.

You can find out more about the event on the event Facebook page.

The Advia Foundation is pleased to announce that 32 graduating high school seniors will receive a $1,000 financial scholarship to help pay for their continuing education. Advia celebrates and promotes education that engages, enriches, and inspires our young people to develop knowledge and skills for life-long financial competence.

“With the help of this scholarship, I am one step closer to meeting my future educational goals,” says Emilyann Koppel, a Marysville High School student and 2019 Scholarship recipient.  “Thank you for your support and confidence in me by selecting me as a recipient of this scholarship.”

Advia received over 75 applications from students in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Scholarships are awarded to students that exhibit academic achievement, leadership skills, and commitment to their communities.

Local recipients include Christina Berels and Jenna Stoldt from Cardinal Mooney Catholic School; Abigail Sawdon, Elizabeth Leto, Jenna Russell, and Emilyann Kopel from Marysville High School; and Haley Relkin and Riley Shagena from Port Huron Northern High School.

“The academic successes of the applicants and their commitment to their communities is astounding,” says Nancy Loftis, Advia Foundation President. “We are a community-oriented credit union and are pleased to support our future business, civic, and community leaders.”

Main Street between Smiths Creek Road and Burns Road in Kimball Township will be closed to traffic starting on July 9th as the existing bridge over Smiths Creek will be replaced with a three-sided arch culvert.  Work will also include new HMA pavement, new guardrail, and restoration. The closure of Main Street is expected to span over approximately 28 consecutive days. During the closure of Main Street, access will be allowed from Smiths Creek Road to local traffic for residents and businesses only up to the bridge.  A detour will be posted during the closure of Main Street which will be Smiths Creek Road and Burns Road. Local residents are encouraged to plan now for delays due to construction.

It will be hard to miss a fireworks display in and around the Blue Water Area this month.  Here’s a look at some local fireworks displays that are coming up soon. Algonac and Lexington will have fireworks on July 5th with Algonac’s starting at 10 pm and Lexington’s at dusk. 

On Saturday the 6th, Port Sanilac will have their show at Harbor Park kicking off at 9:30 PM.

Next weekend on July 13th at the Harbor in Harbor Beach, they will celebrate our country’s independence with a fireworks display. 

Desmond Landing in Port Huron will have their annual fireworks show on July 18th, and Marlette’s show is slated for July 20th with Yale a week after that on July 26th at Yale High School.

Be sure to be safe if you plan to set off your own fireworks. Remember, consumer-grade fireworks can be just as dangerous as professional ones, so always use the utmost care.