The Yale Expositor

10/24/2025

ST. CLAIR COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
21 Airport Drive • St. Clair, Michigan 48079-1404
Phone: (810) 364-5720 • Email:[email protected]
Website: http://sccrc-roads.org

COMMISSIONERS: Timothy J. LaLonde, Michael L. Lauwers, Timothy M. Ward
SUBJECT: Road Watch for the Week of October 27, 2025
(All projects are weather dependent)
Burtchville Township – State Road between Jeddo Road and Harris Road has a full closure due to a bridge replacement project in the area. This project will continue through early- November.

Casco/Ira Township – Marine City Highway and Palms Road intersection remains under construction for a roundabout project. The intersection will be open to westbound Marine City
Highway traffic only. The north leg of Palms Road will be open to traffic. The south leg of Palms Road will have a full closure to all traffic. Follow posted detour routes. Construction expected
to be complete late-October.

Clay Township – Anchor Bay Drive bridge near Decker’s Landing will have intermittent lane closures and temporary full closures due to a bridge construction project that will continue through late-November.

Emmett Township – Carney Road between Rose Road and Foley Road will have a three-week long, full closure due to a crossroad culvert replacement project in the area. This closure will continue through late-October.

Ira Township – Long Island Court between Miller Street and Water Works Drive is reduced to one-lane for a bridge construction project that will continue through mid-November.

Port Huron Township – Moak Street between 32nd Street and 28th Street will have a full closure due to watermain work and road reconstruction. This closure will continue through late-November.

Port Huron Township – Petit Street from 32nd Street to the dead end will have intermittent lane closures due to ditching in the area during the week of 10/27/25.

Riley Township – Gilbert Road west of Memphis Ridge Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a ditching project in the area during the week of 10/27/25.

St. Clair Township – Richman Road between Drexler Road and Frith Road will have a one-day full closure due to a crossroad culvert replacement during the week of 10/27/25.

The St. Clair County Road Commission is accepting applications for full-time road maintenance Driver/Laborers. Qualified candidates must have a valid state operator and Group A, CDL license, without operating restrictions; intrastate K restriction is acceptable. Must have a good working knowledge of...

10/23/2025

Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
For Determination of Practicability
NORTH BRANCH OF MILL CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
(St. Clair, Lapeer, and Sanilac Counties)
DATE: Friday, November 7, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Imlay City Eagles
170 S. Almont Avenue
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
QUESTIONS: (810) 255-1917
The North Branch of Mill Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board will
meet at the above date, time and location to consider the petition, dated
September 17 20255, for maintenance and improvement of an intercounty
drain, located in Lynn Township and Brockway Township in St. Clair
County; Goodland Township, Burnside Township, Arcadia Township, Attica
Township and Imlay Township in Lapeer County; and Maple Valley Township
in Sanilac County, pursuant to Chapter 8 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as
amended, to determine the sufficiency of signatures on said petition, to go
over the route of the intercounty drain, and to further determine whether the
maintenance and improvement of the intercounty drain is practicable.
Proceedings conducted at this public meeting will be subject to the provisions
of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Public comment will be received
at the meeting. Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting,
or additional information may be
obtained from the following offices:
Andy Wagner, Lapeer County Drain Commissioner 255 Clay Street
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
Robert Wiley, St. Clair County Drain Commissioner 21 Airport Drive
St. Clair, Michigan 48079
Doug Sweet, Sanilac County Drain Commissioner Courthouse, Room
201 60 West Sanilac Ave. Sandusky, Michigan 48471
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation
in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner of their County
at the number listed above or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1
(TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual,
hearing or other assistance.
Dated: October 17, 2025
Joseph Brezvai, Deputy For Dr. Tim Boring, Director
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

10/23/2025

Special Meeting Notice
Kenockee Township
4420 Kilgore Rd
Kenockee MI 48006
Kenockee Township Residents there will be a
Special Meeting October 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Township Hall
The meeting is to amend the 2025 – 2026
Budget and will also include approvement of a
new Planner, and approval of two zoning
ordinance amendments

10/16/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE ST. CLAIR COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
Appointment of Brockway Township Temporary Member of
Board of Trustees
Appointment of Temporary Member - Brockway Township Board of Trustees
Position: Temporary Member of the Brockway Township Board of Trustees
Qualifications: Must be a registered voter of Brockway Township, Michigan, and have resided in the township for at least 30 days (MCL 168.10).
Submission Requirement: Submit a letter of interest
How to Submit: Deliver to the St. Clair County Clerk's Office, 201 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI, or email to [email protected]
Deadline for Submission: 4:30 p.m., October 25, 2025. Please note: The County Clerk's Office will be closed on October 25; submissions on that date must be made by email prior to 4:30 p.m.
Election Commission Appointment Meeting: Appointment will be made at meeting on October 27, 2025, at 11 :00 a.m. at the St. Clair County Clerk's Office, 201 McMorran Blvd., Room 1100, Port Huron

10/13/2025

ST. CLAIR COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 21 Airport Drive • St. Clair, Michigan 48079-1404 Phone: (810) 364-5720 • Email:[email protected] Website: http://sccrc-roads.org COMMISSIONERS: Timothy J. LaLonde, Michael L. Lauwers, Timothy M. Ward
Road Watch for the Week of October 13, 2025 (All projects are weather dependent
Burtchville Township – State Road between Jeddo Road and Harris Road has a full closure that will continue through late-October. This closure is due to a bridge replacement project in the area. A detour is posted.
Casco/Ira Township – Marine City Highway and Palms Road intersection remains under construction for a roundabout project. The intersection will be open to westbound Marine City Highway traffic only. The north leg of Palms Road will be open to traffic. The south leg of Palms Road will have a full closure to all traffic. Follow posted detour routes. Construction expected to be complete mid-October.
China Township – St. Clair Highway at Mckinley Road has a full closure in all four directions. This closure is due to a culvert replacement in the area, and will stay closed until further notice. A detour will be posted.
Emmett Township – Carney Road between Rose Road and Foley Road will have a three-week long, full closure due to a crossroad culvert replacement project in the area. This closure will continue through mid-October.
Ira Township – Long Island Court between Miller Street and Water Works Drive is reduced to one-lane for a bridge construction project that will continue thru mid-November.
Port Huron Township – Howard Road between 24th Street and 32nd Street will have intermittent lane closures due to asphalt patching work during the week of 10/13/2025.
St. Clair Township - Range Road between Carney Road and Cuttle Road will have intermittent lane closures due to gravel shoulder placement in the area during the week of 10/13/2025.
St. Clair Township - Wadhams Road between Rattle Run Road and Gratiot Road will have intermittent lane closures due to gravel shoulder placement in the area during the week of 10/13/2025.
St. Clair Township – Rattle Run Road between Carriage Lane and the St. Clair City Limits will have intermittent lane closures due to a ditching project in the area during the week of 10/13/2025.

The St. Clair County Road Commission is accepting applications for full-time road maintenance Driver/Laborers. Qualified candidates must have a valid state operator and Group A, CDL license, without operating restrictions; intrastate K restriction is acceptable. Must have a good working knowledge of...

10/07/2025

Evelyn Roose
Evelyn Roose, 95, of Gregory, MI, formerly of Mancelona and Yale, MI, passed away on September 24, 2025.

She was born on December 16, 1929 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada the daughter of James and Catherine (McKinley) McCaskill.

Evelyn was a long time member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona and was an active member of the Mancelona Baby Pantry. She was also a long time member of Sacred Heart Church in Yale, as well as St. Mary's of the Woods church in Kalkaska, MI.

She loved spending time with her family, traveling and crocheting.

Surviving are her children, Tina Parrish, Jerry (Margie) Koehn, Steve (Mary Ann) Roose, Dan Roose, Michelle Olson, Renee Szobonya, Christine Roose, Rich Roose, and Chuck (Marion) Roose. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her first husband, Gerald Koehn, second husband Henry Roose, daughter JoAnn Miller, son Jim Koehn, daughter-in-law Audrey Roose and her parents.

Graveside services will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Cemetery, Barker Creek.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Health at Home (Hospice) 20555 Victor Parkway, Mail Stop F1A, Livonia, MI, 48152. Phone 734-343-7500.

Arrangements are in the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

10/02/2025

ST. CLAIR COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 21 Airport Drive • St. Clair, Michigan 48079-1404 Phone: (810) 364-5720 • Email:[email protected] Website: http://sccrc-roads.org COMMISSIONERS: Timothy J. LaLonde, Michael L. Lauwers, Timothy M. Ward T:
Road Watch for the Week of October 6, 2025 (All projects are weather dependent)
Berlin Township - Almont Road between Lapeer County Line to Capac Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a chip and fog seal project during the week of 10/6/25.
Berlin Township - Berville Road between Hough Road and Belle River Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a chip and fog seal project during the week of 10/6/25.
Berlin Township - Dryden Road from the Lapeer County Line to Capac Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a chip and fog seal project during the week of 10/6/25.
Burtchville Township – State Road between Jeddo Road and Harris Road has a full closure that will continue through late-October. This closure is due to a bridge replacement project in the area. A detour is posted.
Casco/Ira Township – Marine City Highway and Palms Road intersection remains under construction for a roundabout project. The intersection will be open to westbound Marine City Highway traffic only. The north leg of Palms Road will be open to traffic. The south leg of Palms Road will have a full closure to all traffic. Follow posted detour routes. Construction expected to be complete mid-October.
China Township – St. Clair Highway at Mckinley Road will have a full closure in all four directions starting on 10/6/25. This closure is due to a culvert replacement in the area, and will stay closed until further notice. A detour will be posted.
Emmett Township - Breen Road between Burt Road and Bryce Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a chip and fog seal project during the week of 10/6/25.
Emmett Township – Carney Road between Rose Road and Foley Road will have a three-week long, full closure due to a crossroad culvert replacement project in the area. This closure will continue through mid-October.
Fort Gratiot Township – State Road between Brace Road and Carrigan Road has a full closure due to a culvert replacement project in the area. This closure will continue through early-October.
Greenwood Township - Bricker Road between Yale Road and Fisher Road will have intermittent lane closures due to a chip and fog seal project during the week of 10/6/25.
Ira Township – Long Island Court between Miller Street and Water Works Drive is reduced to one-lane for a bridge construction project that will continue thru mid-November.
St. Clair Township - Range Road between Carney Road and Cuttle Road will have intermittent lane closures due to gravel shoulder placement in the area during the week of 10/6/2025.
St. Clair Township - Wadhams Road between Rattle Run Road and Gratiot Road will have intermittent lane closures due to gravel shoulder placement in the area during the week of 10/6/2025.

The St. Clair County Road Commission is accepting applications for full-time road maintenance Driver/Laborers. Qualified candidates must have a valid state operator and Group A, CDL license, without operating restrictions; intrastate K restriction is acceptable. Must have a good working knowledge of...

10/01/2025

Michael Schott
Michael Schott, age 71, of Yale, passed away Saturday, September
27, 2025. He was born November 5, 1953, in Port Huron,
Michigan to the late Frank Schott and Phyllis (Gardner) Bartley.
Michael married Cynthea Baird on November 19, 1975, she
passed away March 7, 2019. He loved video games, puzzles,
and the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Michael is survived by his children: Deanna Schott, Michael
(Kristina) Schott Jr., Jennifer (Kevin) Schultz, Jason Schott (Jessica
Rock), Jeremy (Kayla) Schott, David Schott (Sheila Williams),
Douglas (Amanda) Schott, and Melanie (Brian) Buchheister.
Twenty-six grandchildren. Six great grandchildren. Three
sisters: Lillian (Larry) Pung, Susan Blackmer, and Glenda (Willie)
Brown. Three brothers: Frank (Denise) Schott, Richard Schott,
and Christopher (Barbara) Schott.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Schott. One brother-in-law, Michael Blackmer.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 4th from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at the Carman
Funeral Home, Brown City.
Funeral held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Carman Funeral Home, Brown City.
Memorials may be made to the family, or St. Judes.
Arrangements entrusted to the Carman Funeral Home, Brown City.

09/25/2025

William Hoy Keyworth

71, of Yale, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

He was born in Yale, Michigan, August 31, 1954, the son of the late Wesley and Helen (Tripp) Keyworth.

His marriage to Robin Rick was May 3, 1980, at Cole United Methodist Church.

Bill was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures and the people he loved most. Nothing made him happier than cheering on his grandkids at their sporting events, where his pride and support were always on full display.

Some of Bill's happiest times were spent at the family cabin, where he enjoyed countless weekends surrounded by loved ones. The cabin was a place of laughter, friendship, and relaxation, and Bill treasured the memories made there with family and friends over the years. He was a devoted fan of Michigan football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers, faithfully following his teams through every season. He also enjoyed participating in fantasy football, even if his record didn't always reflect his enthusiasm.

At home, Bill could often be found out in his garden or keeping an eye on the birds sipping coffee on the deck. Bill will be remembered for his love of family, his humor, and the many passions that filled his days. His presence will be deeply missed but his spirit will continue to live on in the memories of all who knew and loved him.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Robin; two daughters, Lisa (Dale) Scribner and Katherine (Ken) Cramb; a son, Chad (Jaimie); six grandchildren, Amber (Jake) Bitterman, Brady, Zackary and Delaney Scribner and Elizabeth and William Cramb; great-grandson, Hayes Bitterman; siblings, LuAnn Stafford, Chuck (Della) Keyworth, Priscilla (Gerald) Foote, Thomas (Lisa) Keyworth and Glenn (Toni) Keyworth; sisters-in-law, Patti Koskinen, Janelle (Jerry) Hall, Jean Ann (Sirios) Svolopoulos; brother-in-law, Richard Langtry as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.

He is predeceased by, his parents; in-laws, Eugene (Janet) Fielden and Elmer (Donna) Rick; brother-in-law, Charles Stafford, sister-in-law, Julie Langtry; nephews Derek Stafford and Cory Koskinen.

The family honors the memory of Bill and invites you to visit and share memories Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Julie Cramer, pastor of Cole Church, will officiate. Burial will be in McFadden Cemetery, Brockway Twp.

Memorials are suggested to Cole Church.

For more information and tribute wall visit:

kaatzfunerals.com

09/25/2025

NOTICE
WALES TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APPLICATION TO REZONE
Please take notice that a meeting of the Wales Township Planning
Commission will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 TH 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at Wales Township Hall,1372 Wales Center Rd, Goodells,
Michigan, 48027.
At this meeting, the Planning Commission will consider and hold a
public hearing on an application to rezone parcel number 74-31-036-2001-201, 40 acres vacant land on Smiths Creek Rd. The parcel is currently dual zoned, residential abutting the road and agricultural towards the rear of the property. The application for re-zoning is requesting to rezone the parcel as a whole to Agricultural.
The Planning Commission is receiving written comments concerning the application at the Township Hall, 1372 Wales Center Rd, Goodells, MI 48027. Comments must be received by the Township prior to the start of the public hearing.
This notice is posted in compliance with P.A. 267 of 1976 as
amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and published in compliance with P.A. 246 of 1945.
Wales Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and
services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Wales Township by writing or calling the following: Cynthia Bobcean, Clerk; 1372 Wales Center Rd, Goodells. MI 48027; Telephone: (810) 325-1517.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the Clerk
Cynthia Bobcean, Clerk
Wales Township
1372 Wales Center Rd
Goodells, MI 48027
(810) 325-1517

09/24/2025

COUNTY OF ST. CLAIR
ROAD COMMISSION

21 Airport Drive • St. Clair, Michigan 48079-1404
Phone: (810) 364-5720 • Fax: (810) 364-9050
E-Mail:[email protected] • Website:www.sccrc-roads.org

DATE: 09/24/2025

Revised-Road Closure Notification

From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021

Township: Fort Gratiot

Road: State
Between: Brace and Carrigan
This section of State Road has been closed to all traffic since September 9, 2025
due to a crossroad culvert replacement project.
* Due to a delay in materials this closure has been extended until October 03, 2025 *

09/23/2025

MEMORANDUM ROAD COMMISSION TO: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff, Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton FROM: DATE: Mike Clark September 22, 2025 SUBJECT: BRIDGE POSTING CHANGE in Cottrellville Twp. Old culverts have been totally removed & replaced with new culverts: Broadbridge Road over Marine City Dredge Cut Drain 9-04P in Cottrelville Twp. Culverts are 2815 feet east of Marsh Road Previous Posting 12 ton – Single 18 ton – Double 33 ton – Triple NEW Posting Current structure capacity is: No Load Posting Required for All Legal Loads Open to all normal traffic