The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) founded in 1960, exists to advance economic
development throughout Michigan, and increase the individual member’s effectiveness in the economic
development profession. The goal of the association is to provide a variety of services and programs that will
enhance ability and skills in economic development.  MEDA’s main governing body consists of nine (9) Board of Directors and one (1) Ex-Officio. Dan Casey, St. Clair County Economic Development CEO, has been elected by MEDA’s membership to serve as the organization’s Treasurer for a one year term, expiring in 2020.

Port Huron Police  officers responded to the McDonalds on Pine Grove Avenue about 7:15 a.m. to a report of a male subject stabbing himself.   According to reports, the preliminary investigation shows the subject attacked the officers with a knife, and one officer shot and struck the person in self-defense.  The subject was transported to a local hospital and no officers were reported injured.  The public is being asked to avoid the area of Pine Grove Avenue between the I-94 connector and Hancock Street.  Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police department at 810-984-2378.  Michigan State Police has been called in to handle the officer involved shooting and will be assisted by the local Criminal Investigation Division and the Major Crimes Unit.

With 2018 in the books, and the first week of 2019 underway, St. Clair County Administrator Karry Hepting says the County Commissioners got into the swing of it at last night’s organizational meeting, where the chair and vice-chair were appointed as well as appointing members to committees.  Hepting stated that as the County looks at the new year, they will continue to look at a partnership between the Planning Department, Parks and Recreation and the Community Foundation on updating our trails.  She says they are looking at how we can connect our St. Clair County Trail System to the Great Lake to Lake Trail with the two ends points, Port Huron and South Haven.  This would allow avid bikers to bike from Port Huron to South Haven.  She says trails and recreation play such a huge part in tourism and even attracting people to live in our community because people want those amenities.  The tie in would be at the Macomb Orchard Trail, and how we would bring it back through our county, hoping that it would ending at the Fort Gratiot Light Station.

Retired St. Clair County District Judge, John G. Cummings passed away at the age of 88.  Cummings resided in St. Clair and served as district judge for more than 20 years, retiring in 2002 due to a state law prohibiting judges from seeking re-election after the age of 70.  Cummings moved to the area in 1964 when he open a law office.  He was appointed to serve as judge in the 72^nd District Court in 1983.  In 2012 the St. Clair County Mock Trial Competition recognized Cummings with the Judge John G. Cummings Professional Award, which is presented annually to the team judged most professional by its peers.   Following each round of the competition, each team completes an evaluation form which rates the opposing team in the areas of appearance, proficiency in addressing the judge and jury, compliance with Mock Trial rules, attitude and persuasion.  Once all the rounds are completed, the scores are tabulated to determine the winner.