Community mourns loss of ‘ambassador photographer’

DRYDEN — Known for his passion for photography, love of nature and concern and compassion for his fellow veterans, photographer Mike Mercier shone a light in just about every corner of the community. Today, people from around the area are lighting candles in memory of...

Almont barber eyes Fab Over 40 prize

Online voting competition helps support National Breast Cancer Foundation   ALMONT — Customers at Sherri’s Barber Shop already know she’s fabulous, but the longtime resident and business owner is hoping area residents will agree. Master Barber Sherri Rodgers is...

Imlay City Schools earns ‘Organization of Year’ award

Supt. says teamwork, resilience & grace rose to top in 2020   IMLAY CITY — To say the 2020 school year was a challenge for teachers, school officials and parents alike would most certainly qualify as a colossal understatement. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit...

Involvement second nature to 2020 Merit Award winner

Mette enjoys serving community   IMLAY CITY — Admittedly, Rob Mette likes to keep his hands on the pulse of the community. The longtime Imlay City Chamber of Commerce board member and newly elected Chamber President says he likes keeping pace with all of the...

Stroebel humbled to receive ‘Citizen of the Year’ honors

Long-time Imlay resident rewarded through giving   IMLAY CITY — One place you’ll never find Cynthia Stroebel is in the spotlight. A Main Street resident of some 20-plus years, Stroebel is admittedly uncomfortable on center stage. But put her in front of a stove...