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)...
Alphonso “Sam” Moss, 70
Alphonso “Sam” Moss, age 70, of Imlay City, MI died Friday, March 17, 2023 at McLaren Flint Region Medical Center of Flint, MI. Alphonso Moss was born January 25, 1953 in Ocilla, GA. He was the son of the late Willie B. and the late Kathleen (Fussel) Moss. Sam was a...
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...
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...
Imlay City Eagles host March 31 blood drive
American Red Cross sponsors event from noon to 5:45 p.m. IMLAY CITY — You can celebrate life and make a difference in other’s lives by giving blood at the Imlay City Fraternal Order of Eagles 4082 on Friday, March 31. The blood drive will take place from noon...
Rides to wellness by GLTA March 6
IMLAY CITY — Community members are invited to learn more about a new transportation service, Rides to Wellness by GLTA, at a ribbon cutting ceremony to be held Monday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Imlay City Senior Center. Attendees will have a chance to view Rides to...
Imlay City man dies four days after crash on M-53
GOODLAND TWP. — On Friday February 17, 2023 at 5:19 p.m., Lapeer County 911 sent Lapeer County Sheriff’s Deputies to an injury traffic crash involving a car and semi-tractor at the intersection of Van Dyke (M-53) and Bowers in Imlay City (Goodland Township). 74 year...
Almont bumps off Marysville, 35-24
ALMONT — The Almont varsity football team kicked off their 2022 campaign with a 35-24 road triumph against non-league counterpart Marysville last Thursday night. “It was a nice way to start the season against a tough opponent,” Almont Coach James Leusby commented. “We...
Raiders win Green Devil Invite
Capac boys wind up with a third place TRI-CITY AREA — The Almont and Capac boys' track squads ranked first and third, respectively, last Friday at the Green Devil Invitational in Brown City. Almont's winning total was 131 points. They were followed by Kingston (112...
Dryden boys are first at Genesee
DRYDEN — The Dryden boys' track squad (100 points) outscored International Academy of Flint (92), Genesee (52), Akron-Fairgrove (44) and Peck (39) at a Genesee-based meet on Tuesday, April 30. Nate Schenkel, high jump, 5 feet 6 inches; Ronny Hudson, 800 run, 2:11.98;...
Imlay City trounces Durand
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City swept visiting Durand in a non-league varsity softball doubleheader last Thursday. In the opener, Imlay City claimed a 10-0 win against Durand. That contest lasted five innings. Leah Dawson (two singles and a triple), Isabella Barker (three...
Almont girls second, Capac fifth at meet
TRI-CITY AREA — The Almont and Capac girls' track teams took second and fifth, respectively, last Friday at the Green Devil Invite in Brown City. When the final scores were posted, Brown City's 172.5 point total set the pace. They were followed by Almont (132.5...
Almont F.D. Pancake Breakfast on Oct. 16
Community event runs from 8 a.m. - noon at the fire hall ALMONT — A longstanding community tradition continues on Sunday, Oct. 16, when Almont Fire & Rescue and Almont Ash Sifters co-host their annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. - noon at the fire hall at 7487...
Home improvements offer glimpse into local history
Variety of unique artifacts discovered at Main St. home IMLAY CITY — What began as some minor and major improvement and repairs morphed into something akin to an archaeological dig at one Main Street home. An unusual variety of local and national historic...
Infrastructure projects on new manager’s radar
ALMONT — The village recently welcomed new manager David Trent. Trent, of Salem Township, began his new role in September. Trent is also currently serving as Salem Township trustee. He has been an elected member of the Salem Township Board as a trustee for 11 years,...
Council to interview six manager candidates
CAPAC — The village council has selected six manager candidates to interview next week. At their Monday night meeting, with the help of Amy Cell of Amy Cell Talent, they narrowed the field of 10 candidates down to those who most interested them. Cell said that a total...
Most ballot proposals pass, incumbents keep county seats
Parsch a winner in Imlay City contest but won’t serve due to pending move TRI-CITY AREA — As anticipated, voters turned out in record numbers for last week’s Nov. 3 general election. In Lapeer County 73.6 percent of registered voters cast a ballot and that number was...
Social media may be fun but for the facts, we need newspapers
Editor’s note: The following guest editorial was written by Al Cross, in recognition of National Newspaper Week and observed October 2-8. Cross is a professor of journalism and director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at the University of Kentucky. He was a...
August primary election observations
Just about every election has something unique that makes it stand out from others and and the August 2022 primary is no different. On both the candidate and proposal sides of the ballot, casual observers will probably notice some themes. As for candidates, it’s...
Scouts, volunteers enhance community
Earlier this season, Imlay City Eagle Scout Colin Heeke made a big upgrade to the Polly Ann Trail by building and installing benches near the trailhead at Fourth Street in Imlay City. Colin, a runner, came up with the idea as he took to the trails in other...
Area schools lead way for student health, wellness
It is outstanding, yet not surprising, that area school districts are prioritizing health and wellness for students as what's now called 'the obesity epidemic' reaches across the globe. According to recent statistics, about one-third of American children and teenagers...
Help shape the future workforce
Area business owners have an opportunity to help a young person get off to a good start in the job market. The Almont Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Almont High School to offer students a chance to test their interviewing skills at a 'Mock Interview' event...
Full meaning of going full circle
A wild mix of excitement and nervousness is pulsing through my system Wednesday morning from the moment I open my eyes to greet the day. It’s a day I’ve been anticipating for a couple of weeks—a day I dared to dream might happen, but also wasn’t sure would ever...
Spread the good news
In perfect timing, the word processor appeared on the market when I launched my journalism career in 1993. Dyslexic, I'm a miserable typist and correct every line several times before advancing to the next. While I praised the blessed cursor, the Internet romanced the...
Reaching into bag–er–shelf of tricks
It's an old but useful trick. Well, not a trick, really, as in a deception to fool someone. It's more like magic. Like a tool. A tool that, for me right now, is in the shape of a crutch. I don't mind grabbing for the crutch, though, because it's like a ladder. A...
Reaching into bag–er–shelf of tricks
It's an old but useful trick. Well, not a trick, really, as in a deception to fool someone. It's more like magic. Like a tool. A tool that, for me right now, is in the shape of a crutch. I don't mind grabbing for the crutch, though, because it's like a ladder. A...
Lasting fulfillment in life
"Man searches for his own fulfillment in life in many ways, but where is lasting fulfillment to be found? A career comes to an end; attaining to a great position of wealth or power fails to satisfy one's deepest longings. Surely there must be something more to life!...