Times Updates
Personal products collected by TCHP
TRI-CITY AREA — The Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP) is happy to announce the success of a recent product drive. Over 2,500 personal care items were donated. The estimated value of all items is $10,000. Since many families with low income cannot always afford...
News
Concerns rise inside fire hall
Dryden Township and Village discuss dissatisfaction with fire chief DRYDEN — There was standing room only for the public at the most recent Dryden Township Board meeting on March 14. Dryden Township firefighters, as well as their supporters, filled the audience...
Let’s try again; Capac plans reconstruction of Main Street
CAPAC — After a failed attempt in 2006 to improve Main Street in downtown Capac, officials are now planning another attempt, to the tune of $4.75 million dollars, to completely rebuild the downtown corridor from building to building. Village Manager Travis Youatt said...
Job Fair at Ed Tech is April 20th
TRI-CITY AREA — If you’re seeking employment locally, don’t miss the Lapeer County Job Fair slated for Thursday, April 20 at the Lapeer County Ed Tech Center. From 2-4 p.m. representatives from a wide variety of businesses will be on hand to take applications, answer...
Audition for a spot on Summer Fest stage
Open Mic live auditions this Friday eve at Johnny’s Place IMLAY CITY — Musicians, singers, bands and other musical performers have a chance to showcase their talents and vie for open spots on the Imlay City Summer Fest stage this Friday. An ‘Open Mic Audition...
Sports
Whitney sets pace at Faster 4K Road Race
TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City’s Elliot Whitney posted a 14:53.64 time, paving the way to a first-place finish last Saturday the Imlay City-based Irish I was Faster 4K Race. This race was put on by the Imlay City Athletic Boosters and raised money for various athletic...
Times announces its All-Area hoop squad
TRI-CITY AREA — From their first game in December until the last contest in March, these competitors set the standard for excellence with their respective court accomplishments. Here is a look at the 2022-23 edition of the Tri-City Times All-Area boys’ basketball team...
Mailloux calls semifinal clash
CAPAC — Capac’s Tom Mailloux officiated the Division 4 girls’ basketball semifinal contest which saw two-time defending champion Fowler square off versus Baraga last Thursday evening. The Breslin Center, in East Lansing, is where the action took place. It was the...
Nolin gets hit, RBI in Siena win
IMLAY CITY — The Siena Heights baseball team, which lists Imlay City’s Xander Nolin on its roster, rolled to a convincing 7-0 victory over Husson University on Saturday, March 11. Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, in Auburndale, Florida, is where the game was contested....
Columns
These monotonous March days
These monotonous March days, Cuddles, our tortoiseshell cat, spends a good deal of daylight contemplating springtime. When she's not napping on a chair beneath the kitchen or dining room table, she jumps up on her stool by the kitchen's sliding-glass door. I love how...
The scrap book is a treasure
On January 14, Janis Weaver Duke came to the Almont Community Historical Society Museum and donated a number of items. Included in the items was a “Friendship Quilt” sewn in 1935, Earl Cochrane’s leather baby booties, Earl’s sister Florence’s hi-top shoes that...
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...
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
Beverly R. Conn, 88
Beverly R. Conn, 88, of Romeo, formerly of Almont, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 23, 1934 in Berlin Twp. the daughter of Charles and Viola (Kaiser) Brown. She graduated in 1952 from Almont High School and...
Beverly Ann Brzozowski
Beverly Brzozowski, age 80, of Attica, Michigan died Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home in Attica. Beverly Ann Rottmann was born August 2, 1942 in Mt. Clemens, MI. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Eleanor (Schaefer) Rottmann. Beverly grew up in...
Douglas “Doug” Davis, 73
Douglas "Doug" Davis, age 73, of Imlay City, MI died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital of Lapeer, MI. Douglas Allen Davis was born April 3, 1949 in Pontiac, MI. He was the son of the late Clyde and the late Kathryn (Piper) Davis. Doug grew up...
Richard “Rick” Granata Sr., 74
Richard "Rick" Granata Sr., age 74, of Lapeer, MI died Monday, March 20, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital of Lapeer, MI. Richard Joseph Granata Sr. was born March 4, 1949 in Highland Park, MI. He was the son of the late Lawrence and the late Mary (Salvaggio)...
Legal Notices
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF LAPEER NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF LAPEER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Paul Arthur Boleau. To all creditors: Notice to creditors: The decedent, Paul Arthur Boleau died October 16, 2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims...
LYNN TOWNSHIP Zoning Ordinance Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance No. 44
LYNN TOWNSHIP Zoning Ordinance Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance No. 44 A. Exempt Solar Energy. Solar Energy panels located on the premises of a farm, home, or business, and which do not primarily involve the sale of electricity off the premises shall be exempt from...
IMLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING
IMLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING The Imlay Township Planning Commission (PC) shall hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at the Township Hall at 682 North Fairgrounds. The public hearing is to consider a text amendment to the Township Zoning...
IMLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING
IMLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING The Imlay Township Planning Commission shall hold a special meeting to hold the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Township Hall at 682 North Fairgrounds. The public hearing is to consider a rezoning request: A...
