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4 weeks ago

Sheriff: Drug Task Force building fire was mechanical; evidence vault preserved cases Sheriff King told commissioners a Feb. 24 fire at the Drug Task Force building was deemed mechanical (not arson), evidence in a protective vault was preserved, equipment and vehicles were lost, and insurance and mutual-aid arrangements will allow operations to continue.

A mechanical fire at the Drug Task Force building destroyed vehicles and equipment, but crucial evidence was saved thanks to a robust protective vault.

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4 weeks ago

Saint Clair County commissioners debate recombining health officer, medical director roles after months of public outcry After hours of public comment urging both for and against it, commissioners discussed a health advisory board recommendation to combine the county's medical director and health officer positions, then withdrew the motion to implement pending development of contract safeguards and more detailed options.

Saint Clair County commissioners face a contentious debate over whether to merge key health roles, as residents voice strong opinions on the implications for public health leadership.

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1 month ago

County moves to end Port Huron Area School District teen-clinic contract, seeks transition plan The St. Clair County Board directed administration to send notice terminating the contract with Port Huron Area School District for the teen clinic; commissioners and residents debated clinic continuity, grant timelines and potential transition to federally qualified providers.

St. Clair County is shaking things up by terminating its contract with the Port Huron Area School District for the teen health clinic—what's next for the community's vital healthcare services?

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1 month ago

St. Clair County commission votes to appeal judge’s ruling on solar health regulation After a closed session with counsel, the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appeal a circuit court decision that struck down the county's solar energy public-health regulation; public commenters urged appeal citing health, water and farmland concerns.

St. Clair County is taking a stand on solar health regulations, appealing a court ruling after residents voiced serious concerns about public health and environmental risks.

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1 month ago

Advisory board votes to seek transition of Port Huron teen clinic to qualified primary-care operator Following a departmental review that flagged an online vendor survey exposing students to sexualized demographic questions, the advisory board voted 7-0 to recommend terminating county operation of the Port Huron teen clinic and transferring services to a qualified provider by Oct. 1, 2026.

The St. Clair County Advisory Board has unanimously voted to transition the Port Huron teen health clinic to a qualified primary-care provider after alarming concerns over a controversial online survey exposing vulnerable students to sexualized questions.

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1 month ago

Advisory board to notify municipalities after EPA action on fluoride regulation Citing recent EPA developments and a court ruling on fluoride regulation, the advisory board voted to send interim updates to municipal water systems and encourage voluntary discontinuation of fluoridation while federal rulemaking proceeds.

St. Clair County’s health board is urging local water systems to reconsider fluoridation as new federal regulations loom—what could this mean for your tap water?

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1 month ago

Advisory board urges appeal after court voids St. Clair County solar regulations After a court order voided local solar regulations on statutory grounds, the St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health voted 7-0 to recommend that county attorneys pursue an appeal, saying the order addressed legal technicalities rather than public-health merits.

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health is pushing for an appeal after a court ruling wiped out crucial solar energy regulations, emphasizing that public health should take precedence over legal technicalities.

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1 month ago

Committees advance contracts and renewals — courier, landfill, elections software and emergency notifications sent to full board St. Clair County committees voted to refer multiple contract renewals and resolutions to the full board, including a courier contract renewal, senior millage resolution referral, landfill operating revisions and a renewal of the county’s elections reporting subscription and Everbridge emergency‑notification service.

St. Clair County committees are pushing key contract renewals and resolutions to the full board, including vital elections software and senior services—what's at stake?

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1 month ago

Residents decry teen‑clinic materials; health officer says Bedsider link removed and survey paused Dozens of residents urged St. Clair County commissioners to keep school‑based teen clinics open and to hold the health department accountable after a parent said clinic intake materials differed from questions later asked. Health officer Liz King said the Bedsider link was removed immediately, the Grama survey paused and staff are reviewing materials.

Residents are rallying to save vital school-based teen health clinics after concerns about inappropriate materials and a confusing intake process sparked heated discussions.

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2 months ago

Board committees advance MOA, grants and multiple park/landfill contracts; landfill SEP timeline flagged Committees moved an MSU Extension MOA to the full board, approved a veterans grant and library digital-media referral, and advanced several park and landfill contracts; commissioners were reminded of a July deadline to submit a landfill SEP proposal to EGLE to convert penalties into a local project.

St. Clair County Board is making crucial moves that could save taxpayers thousands while transitioning key programs—find out what’s at stake!

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2 months ago

St. Clair County confirms several health-advisory appointments after heated public comment After an evening of mixed public testimony about the county’s health leadership and direction, the Board moved multiple advisory appointments — including Paul Urban and Dr. Steven Smith — and confirmed Joseph Hayes and Dawn Faulk in at-large ballots. Citizens sharply debated the role and influence of the county medical director and the advisory board.

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners faced heated public debate as they confirmed new health advisory appointments, igniting concerns over medical autonomy and the future of public health in the community.

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2 months ago

Residents demand accountability, training and staffing after deputy shoots dog; county urged to fund animal-control changes After video of a deputy shooting a dog behind county animal control circulated, dozens of residents urged the Board to increase funding, expand animal-control staffing to 24/7, require deputy training on animal encounters and open a transparent investigation.

After a shocking incident where a deputy shot a dog, residents are rallying for urgent reforms in animal control and deputy training in St. Clair County.

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3 months ago

St. Clair advisory board asks state to clarify whether physician 'appropriateness' exemptions must use state waiver form The St. Clair County Health Department Advisory Board voted to ask Health Officer Liz King, with legal counsel, to request a declaratory ruling from the state clarifying whether physician-issued 'appropriateness' exemptions are equivalent to state waivers and must be entered on the state form. The motion passed on a recorded 6–0 roll call.

The St. Clair County Health Department Advisory Board just took a significant step towards clarifying the legality of physician exemptions for school immunizations, potentially setting the stage for a major legal showdown.

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3 months ago

St. Clair advisory board presses clinicians on MICR opt-out and debates student vaccine mandates After MDHHS updated its Vaccine Information Statement guidance, the advisory board debated whether county clinicians are required to hand parents a MICR opt-out form at vaccination and discussed requests to relax clinical-staff mandates at SC4. Members split on whether the county should act as a 'vaccine choice' sanctuary; no formal policy change was adopted.

The St. Clair advisory board is shaking things up by debating the future of vaccine mandates and the MICR opt-out process—could this be a pivotal moment for parental choice in Michigan?

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3 months ago

St. Clair advisory board asks state to clarify whether physician 'appropriateness' exemptions must use state waiver form The St. Clair County Health Department Advisory Board voted to ask Health Officer Liz King, with legal counsel, to request a declaratory ruling from the state clarifying whether physician-issued 'appropriateness' exemptions are equivalent to state waivers and must be entered on the state form. The motion passed on a recorded 6–0 roll call.

The St. Clair County Health Department Advisory Board is taking action to clarify the legality of physician exemptions for school immunizations, which could lead to a significant legal showdown with the state.

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4 months ago

St. Clair County adopts 2026 general fund budget; tabled Smiles on Wheels after opt-in request amid clinic dispute The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026 general fund budget Nov. 20 and approved a bundle of contracts and grants. The board removed a Smiles on Wheels agreement at staff request while the health advisory board continues work on an opt-in model; public commenters urged preservation of local teen clinic services.

St. Clair County's adoption of the 2026 budget is stirring up controversy as residents voice concerns over clinic closures and the future of vital teen health services.

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4 months ago

Advisory board endorses medical memo but warns Yale teen clinic may lose state grants Board supported a Sept. 18 medical memo that recommends partnering with community providers for primary care, while public commenters and some members warned forfeiting continuation grant funding will leave Yale and Port Huron teen clinics under-resourced.

A controversial shift in St. Clair County's healthcare strategy could jeopardize vital school-based clinics for low-income teens, risking over $180,000 in funding.

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4 months ago

Saint Clair County board backs confidential physician exemption for family amid rule-12 dispute After public comment from a family whose children were removed from school over paperwork, the advisory board endorsed a confidential physician exemption letter written by the county medical director and agreed to pursue a narrower, legally reviewed process for other cases.

A local family's battle against school vaccine policies took a turn as the Saint Clair County Advisory Board voted to support a confidential exemption, raising questions about children's rights and public health.

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4 months ago

St. Clair County Commission approves LRSI application, appoints deputy coroner and moves to bid livestream equipment At its Nov. 6 work session the St. Clair County Commission voted to apply for a Lowell Road Safety Initiative grant to widen Highway 231 near Coosa Valley Elementary, approved a required 10% local match, accepted a short Indale road for maintenance, approved several grants and appointments and directed bids for audiovisual livestreaming equipment.

St. Clair County is taking major steps to enhance safety on Highway 231 with a new project set to widen roads and improve turn lanes for the community!

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4 months ago

Provider pitches county opioid treatment center using settlement funds; commissioners request more detail Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) presented a plan to open an outpatient medication-assisted treatment clinic in St. Clair County, describing services (buprenorphine/Suboxone, methadone, counseling), community partnerships and outcomes. CTC requested seed funding from opioid settlement dollars for capital and two years of operations; county sub

Comprehensive Treatment Centers is proposing a groundbreaking outpatient opioid treatment clinic in St. Clair County, aiming to combat the overdose crisis with evidence-based solutions.

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4 months ago

St. Clair County health committee tables school clinic oversight contract after weeks of public criticism The Health & Human Services Committee voted to table a proposed oversight contract for school-based Child and Adolescent Health Centers (CAHC) pending review by the county Advisory Board of Health. Dozens of public commenters urged commissioners to side either with Health Officer Liz King or Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin as the debate overDE

The St. Clair County Health Committee has hit pause on a critical contract for school health oversight amid fierce public debate and divided opinions on leadership roles.

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5 months ago

St. Clair County commissioners approve September disbursements, grants and contracts; adopt landfill fee schedule starting Jan. 1, 2026 The board approved a set of budget, grant and contract items including $45.24 million in disbursements, multiple grant agreements and a landfill fee schedule the board said will reduce the landfill operating deficit; the landfill increase drew extended debate and passed 5–2 on roll call with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026.

St. Clair County commissioners just approved a controversial landfill fee increase aimed at tackling a multi-million-dollar deficit—what does this mean for your budget?

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6 months ago

County Honors Telecommunicator Haley Ledlow for Lifesaving 911 Response Haley Ledlow received commendation for delivering CPR instructions during a critical emergency call.

Haley Ledlow's quick thinking and expert guidance during a life-or-death 911 call saved a child's life, showcasing the incredible impact of our local telecommunicators.

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6 months ago

St Clair County Celebrates 30 Years of Centralized 911 Dispatch System St Clair County reflects on 30 years of its successful centralized 911 dispatch service.

St. Clair County is celebrating 30 years of its groundbreaking centralized 9-1-1 dispatch system, ensuring residents receive the timely assistance they deserve!

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6 months ago

County Commission Discusses Flexible Budgeting for Growing Lodging Tax Revenue Commission ensures fair distribution and flexibility of lodging tax revenues amid county growth.

St. Clair County is redefining budget management as lodging tax revenues soar, ensuring vital community projects thrive!

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8 months ago

Advisory Board Votes Unanimously on Fluoride Regulation and Local Control Debate Advisory board unanimously decides against mandating fluoride removal, opting for community input instead.

The St. Clair County Board is diving deep into the fluoride debate, opting for community voices over mandates in a move that could redefine local governance.

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8 months ago

County Commissioners Approve $14.5M Disbursement and Several Grant Applications Commissioners unanimously approve multiple budget allocations and board appointments during the meeting.

St. Clair County's Board of Commissioners just approved a groundbreaking $14.5 million disbursement and several key initiatives set to transform community services and infrastructure!

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8 months ago

Clay Township Commission Honors Detective Sergeant William Cope on Retirement After 26 Years Commission recognizes Detective Sergeant William Cope for 26 years of service in Clay Township.

Detective Sergeant William Cope is celebrated for his 26 years of dedicated service to Clay Township as he prepares for retirement, while the St. Clair County Board addresses vital community issues like mental health and economic development.

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8 months ago

Sacred County Commissioners Discuss Good Time Lawsuit During Meeting Commissioners propose removing pending litigation item from agenda.

St. Clair County Commissioners are making bold moves to streamline governance by removing contentious litigation from their agenda—what does this mean for the community's future?

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8 months ago

Commissioners Nominate Lynn Grover, Pauline Rep, and Dina Westfall for Land Bank Authority Commissioners vote to close nominations and proceed with casting ballots for land bank positions.

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is shaking things up by nominating three dynamic candidates for the Land Bank Authority, aiming for fresh perspectives in local governance!

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