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Knights give to help special needs students
IMLAY CITY — Proceeds from the Knights of Columbus’s annual Tootsie Roll Drive will help boost special education students at Imlay City Schools. Earlier this month, Council 4556 Grand Knight Rick Woodworth presented a check for $1,200 to Supt. Dr. Stu Cameron....

Vintech buys former Willenborg building
Jim Schoonover sees growth, opportunity in future markets IMLAY CITY — Vintech Industry co-owners, Jim Schoonover and Frank Mu, recently purchased the former Willenborg Associates Building at 620 Industrial Parkway in the Imlay City Industrial Park. Schoonover said...

Sled hill for children opens at Lions Park
I.C. Parks & Rec. chairman thanks DPW for their efforts IMLAY CITY — City Commissioner Kelly Villanueva, who also serves as chairperson for the city’s Parks & Recreation Board, is issuing an invitation to children and parents. “We want to remind kids and their...

Weather delays vaccine deliveries
Area Rite Aid pharmacies now administering COVID-19 shots TRI-CITY AREA — Last week’s snow events impacted local and statewide efforts to get residents vaccinated against COVID-19. On Friday, the Lapeer County Health Department received their weekly delivery of 1,000...

Ed-Tech students help build future
Construction trades teacher sees wealth of opportunities LAPEER COUNTY — Everyone needs a place to live, and most everyone needs a job. The melding of those essential realities can provide opportunities for young people interested in pursuing a career in the building...

Middle School to be sold through bid
Interested buyers have toured building CAPAC — The terms and wording of a two-party sale agreement for the Capac Middle School were finalized by the school board at a special meeting held February 3. Last month, Capac village council members gave their blessing to the...
General Squier Rd. petition approved
Commission okays abandoning a portion of roadway LAPEER COUNTY — On December 16, the Lapeer County Road Commission voted to abandon the decertified portion of General Squier Road, between Lake George and Havens roads in Dryden Twp. This mile segment was first...
Goodland to field comments on proposed zoning amendment
Marijuana caregivers could be considered home occupation GOODLAND TWP. — The township's planning commission is due to hold a public hearing tomorrow, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. where residents can voice their opinions regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to...

St. Clair now taking vaccine pre-registrations
Pharmacies hope to receive doses in coming weeks TRI-CITY AREA — On Friday the St. Clair County Health Department’s new COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration system went live. It allows anyone living or working in St. Clair County interested in receiving the...

Kids learn winter lessons outdoors
7 Ponds naturalists reconnect with students at local schools ALMONT — On one of the coldest mornings of the new year, a group of Almont middle-schoolers ventured outdoors Thursday, Jan. 28, to learn how animals stay warm during the winter months. Recent indoor...