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The deadline applies for both partisan and non-partisan races with an Aug. 6 primary. Some races are already set to be competitive.

Some of the remaining $9.8 million is expected to go toward relocating the county health department from 28th Street to the administration building downtown.

State grant agreements for programming in Yale and Algonac school districts would return for discussion at an upcoming board of commissioners meeting

The board has yet to formally sign off on the idea amid a turnover in commissioners that may tip the scales of the discussion after last year’s county election.

Other discussion items, chairman says, may include future of health dept., library buildings

Returning commissioner proposes alternation, adds, ‘It’s not a diatribe’

Candidates weigh use of $31 million in American Rescue Plan funding among other priorities.

The results are in from Tuesday's primary election in St. Clair County, and there will be some new faces on the County Board of Commissioners. In the 1st district, Republican Steve Simasko will face Democrat Fred Fuller for the seat currently represented by Greg McConnell who is not seeking re-election. In the 4th district, Only 24 votes separating incumbent Republican Duke Dunn from challenger Joi Torello, with Torello ending up on top. She will face Democrat Jessyca Fye. Commission Chairm...

With no incumbent running, two candidates are vying for both GOP, Dem. nods Aug. 2

Health mandate debate, handling of Mercatantes position an inspiration to run for some