Curiosity & innovation

Maple Vista resident’s ‘Pet Express’ a patented invention IMLAY CITY — The Maple Vista independent living facility in Imlay City has been home to many successful and notable individuals over the years. But to the knowledge of current staff, none of...

Life-saving boost

Muir family donates $2,000 to smoke alarm program IMLAY CITY — When residents Sharon and Bob Muir read about the Imlay City Firemen’s Association plans to provide free smoke detectors to families that need them, they knew they wanted to help. On Monday, March...

Almont residents will not pay for water leak

Manager expects insurance will cover majority of costs ALMONT — Village residents will not incur additional water costs related to the recent underground water leak that affected about 25 homes and businesses in the vicinity of Bristol, Spring and Water streets. At...

Firefighters lead way to save lives

Imlay Firemen’s Assn. aims to get smoke detectors to residents of Maple Grove mobile home park IMLAY CITY — In the aftermath of the Feb. 26 fire that claimed the lives of four children, members of the Imlay City Firemen’s Association are taking steps to...

Investigation ongoing

Furnace problems, alternate heat sources ruled out as cause IMLAY CITY — Early reports that a faulty furnace, alternate heat source or space heater may have caused the Tues., Feb. 26 deadly fire at Maple Grove mobile home park proved to be erroneous. The early morning...