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Gratitude, generosity and golfers converge
25 years of Streber family memorial golf outing raises more than $150K for McLaren Hospice TRI-CITY AREA — It’s said that paths that cross will cross again, and that life can change in an instant. For former resident Dave Streber, that sudden change transformed into a...
Sasquatch returns Saturday
Beard & mustache contests for all at fairgrounds plus fireworks, Dueling Pianos IMLAY CITY — You may have noticed some extra hair growing from the faces of local menfolk. You are not alone. On Saturday, June 25, the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds will...
Museum hosts anniversary celebration this Saturday
Cake and drinks served from 1-4 p.m. ALMONT — The Almont Community Historical Society invites the public to help them celebrate a special milestone this Saturday, June 25. It’s been 25 years since the society came into existence and to mark the occasion,...
Fire-ravaged historic home is demolished
Once stately structure razed due to blight & public safety IMLAY CITY — The 19th-century fire-damaged home at the corner of Fourth and Handley streets has met its fate with the wrecking ball. Yesterday, June 21, a crew from KT Demolition of Brighton was on...
Water tower project underway
CAPAC — Work has begun on the village’s water tower. Last week, employees from E&L Contractors of Howell could be seen working on the 250,000 gallon tower’s exterior. On Monday, Manager Travis Youatt said that the tower had been drained and that work on the...
Centenarian celebrates!
Caroline Hofmeyer marks her 100th birthday with friends IMLAY CITY — One hundred years of living is a milestone reached by a precious few. Among them is Imlay City resident Caroline Hofmeyer, who on Sunday, June 5, celebrated her 100th birthday at New Hope...
Solar permit denied
Commission decides commercial arrays not in harmony with existing land use GOODLAND TWP. — Saying that a 1,600-acre plus solar facility would not be in harmony with existing land use, the township’s planning commission denied a special land use request from...
West Berlin Church food giveaway is big success
Church members to distribute food again Saturday, July 9th BERLIN TWP. — Those who “have” should consider giving to those who “have not.” That was the message shared among volunteers at the June 4 food giveaway at the West Berlin United Methodist Church. The...
Kidnapper of ex-wife sentenced to prison
Detroit man will serve minimum of six years for multiple felonies LAPEER COUNTY — The Detroit man who kidnapped and threatened his ex-wife in and outside of her Almont home in February 2020, was sentenced in Lapeer Circuit Court Thursday, June 9 to serve a...
Famous people come alive at Wax Museum
Almont 4th graders dress the part while recapturing history ALMONT — Wednesday’s (June 1) Wax Museum at Orchard Primary featured Jill St. Onge’s fourth-grade students assuming the personae of some of the world’s most famous people. From Galileo to DaVinci, to...
