Times Updates
4CCF YAC plans reunion in May
Former members invited to celebrate legacy TRI-CITY AREA — For more than three decades, local youth have made an impact in their communities as members of Four County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). To celebrate the legacy of philanthropy...
News
Pipers perform with Belle Valley
Belle Valley, Alma College bands to perform this Sunday Editors Note: Art Smith long time advocate and President of the Belle Valley Community Band wrote the following story. Art tells the story behind the story of the collaboration between our Belle Valley...
Little Miss, Jr. Miss pageant makes return to Imlay City
Sign up for the event is 4-6 p.m. March 25 TRI-CITY AREA — A popular event is making a grand return to this year’s Imlay City Summer Fest. Plans for the Little Miss Imlay City and Jr. Miss Imlay City pageant are underway. Girls ages 5-8 are encouraged to sign...
Imlay City Performing Arts Center plans Grand Opening
The Wizard of Oz, other special events to take place from May 12 through 18 IMLAY CITY — Mark your calendars for a very special, long anticipated event planned for May 12-14. The brand new Imlay City Schools Performing Arts Center will open its doors with The...
Lynn Township grower receives yield award
LYNN TWP — While the winter season is often a slower time for many area farmers, a wide variety of business owners who profit from local farmers’ hard work take time out to recognize their efforts. Such was the case for Michael and Amanda Opificius of Lynn Township...
Sports
Times names All-Area hoop team
TRI-CITY AREA —From the opening game until the last, these competitors let their accomplishments speak for itself. Here is a look at the 2022-23 edition of the Tri-City Times All-Area girls’ basketball lineup and the numbers they generated en route to that...
Imlay City falls in district finals
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City wound up on the losing end of a 46-35 verdict to Craos-Lex in a Division 2 boys’ district basketball championship confrontation last Friday night. North Branch High School is where the action unfolded. With the decision, Cros-Lex improves to...
Dryden bows out in district title game
DRYDEN — Dryden dropped a 61-33 verdict to Genesee Christian in a Division 4 boys’ district basketball title clash last Friday night. Morrice High School is where the game was contested. With the outcome, Genesee Christian moves to 19-5 overall. Dryden wraps up a...
Moore Tourney ends run in Capac
CAPAC — When the 2023-24 basketball campaign starts later this year there will be one popular event absent from the schedule of contests, that is because the Harry C. Moore Memorial Basketball Tournament in Capac has been called off. “We wanted to take this moment to...
Columns
Beating the bushes
Well, it took winter long enough to arrive, and let loose when she did. My local library cancelled their "Pride and Prejudice" book talk two consecutive Wednesday nights due to icy roads. Then, somehow, this past Wednesday night, I missed the discussion. "P&P," as...
What a beautiful notion
I have a friend who is a bishop in Nigeria. Many times he has shared about the murder of members of the churches under his purview by antichristian terrorists. Yet, both he and his people exude an undeniable joy even though they could be snatched up and butchered at...
Terms of endearment
This past February 20, between snow and ice storms, a friend emailed, "My narcissus are popping up, the little stinkers!" Amused by her sentiment, and happy to oblige a truthful report, I replied, "And my daffies are popping up, the little stinkers!" For I keep a...
Almont’s one of a kind, Nick Liblong
Nicholas “Nick” Adam Liblong was born July 23, 1915 in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan to Nicholas J. Liblong (1890-1969) and Emma Anna Kempf Liblong (1892-1980). He was a first generation American. Grandpa Nick, as I knew him, was born August 23, 1890 in Molin in the...
Opinion
Let’s clear out the clouds in Michigan
Let's clear out the clouds in Michigan. Once again, Michiganders wait for the sun to shine in Michigan. At the same time, we wait for the sun to shine on our local and state government. Overall, the Great Lakes State has consistently maintained a failing score for...
Borland and VanDyke intersection clearly needs a traffic light
We need a traffic light in Imlay City at the corner of Borland Rd. and VanDyke. It's a dangerous intersection and a recipe for disaster and mishaps. We've been reporting on the dangers of Borland Rd. and VanDyke (M-53) for years. We've taken pictures and written...
Sod and Peat
Editors Note: This article was reprinted from the 1970 Centennial Book, which was filled with many historical stories about Imlay City. Four miles east of Imlay City there is a large peat area which was first developed by Kenneth Anderson. After World War II, Mr....
Local newspapers winning the trust of readers
There’s been a lot of talk lately about restoring trust in newspapers. The term “fake news” is probably the most prominent sign of a media industry currently under siege. In a recent study, nearly 35 percent expressed high levels of trust in news they get from local...
Obituaries
Douglas David Campbell, 86
Our Dad, Douglas David Campbell, passed away on March 1, 2023 at the age of 86. He and Mom, Mary Lou Dowling Campbell, just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 3, 2023. Douglas David Campbell was born January 27, 1937 to Louis and Doris (Snover)...
Robert William Taylor, 82
Robert William Taylor, age 82, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away at home under hospice care on Friday, March 3, 2023. Bob was born on February 16, 1941 in Detroit, MI to parents William and Alice (Hillmer) Taylor. The Taylor family relocated to Almont, MI. Bob...
Robert J. Burgess, 91
Robert J. Burgess, 91, lifelong resident of Almont, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at his home. He was born July 2, 1931 in Almont, the son of James and Jean (Paton) Burgess. He graduated from Almont High School. He married Elizabeth Cutcher in 1961 and worked as...
Jack H. Culp, Sr., 87
Jack H. Culp Sr., age 87, of Imlay City, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital of Lapeer, MI surrounded by his loving family. Jack Henry Culp was born May 16, 1935 in Elwood, IN. He is the son of the late William and the late...
Legal Notices
MUSSEY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 8, 2023
MUSSEY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 8, 2023 Supervisor Downey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Bruce Downey (Supervisor), Sheila McDonald (Clerk), Deborah Lewis (Treasurer), Monica Standel (Trustee) and Brad Humphrey (Trustee) were present. Two (2) guests...
VILLAGE OF CAPAC COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2023 SYNOPSIS
VILLAGE OF CAPAC VILLAGE OF CAPAC COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 2023 SYNOPSIS Village President Debbie Hlubic called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council present: Debbie Hlubic, Anthony Vigiletti, Samantha Ramirez, Joe Herrington, Lynne Mandeville, Joe...
VILLAGE OF ALMONT ORDINANCE NO. 193.7
VILLAGE OF ALMONT ORDINANCE NO. 193.7 AMENDMENT TO ALMONT VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE A text amendment to the Village of Almont Zoning Ordinance to amend Article 6 - General Parking Requirements. THE VILLAGE OF ALMONT ORDAINS: The following section of the Village of...
CITY OF IMLAY CITY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING March 7, 2023 SYNOPSIS
CITY OF IMLAY CITY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING March 7, 2023 SYNOPSIS Mayor Kempf called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present: Collison, DeLuca, Ramirez, Sadler, Tanis, Yockey. Also present: City Manager...
