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Concerns rise inside fire hall
Dryden Township and Village discuss dissatisfaction with fire chief DRYDEN — There was standing room only for the public at the most recent Dryden Township Board meeting on March 14. Dryden Township firefighters, as well as their supporters, filled the audience...

Let’s try again; Capac plans reconstruction of Main Street
CAPAC — After a failed attempt in 2006 to improve Main Street in downtown Capac, officials are now planning another attempt, to the tune of $4.75 million dollars, to completely rebuild the downtown corridor from building to building. Village Manager Travis Youatt said...
Job Fair at Ed Tech is April 20th
TRI-CITY AREA — If you’re seeking employment locally, don’t miss the Lapeer County Job Fair slated for Thursday, April 20 at the Lapeer County Ed Tech Center. From 2-4 p.m. representatives from a wide variety of businesses will be on hand to take applications, answer...

Audition for a spot on Summer Fest stage
Open Mic live auditions this Friday eve at Johnny’s Place IMLAY CITY — Musicians, singers, bands and other musical performers have a chance to showcase their talents and vie for open spots on the Imlay City Summer Fest stage this Friday. An ‘Open Mic Audition...

Pipers perform with Belle Valley
Belle Valley, Alma College bands to perform this Sunday Editors Note: Art Smith long time advocate and President of the Belle Valley Community Band wrote the following story. Art tells the story behind the story of the collaboration between our Belle Valley...

Little Miss, Jr. Miss pageant makes return to Imlay City
Sign up for the event is 4-6 p.m. March 25 TRI-CITY AREA — A popular event is making a grand return to this year’s Imlay City Summer Fest. Plans for the Little Miss Imlay City and Jr. Miss Imlay City pageant are underway. Girls ages 5-8 are encouraged to sign...

Imlay City Performing Arts Center plans Grand Opening
The Wizard of Oz, other special events to take place from May 12 through 18 IMLAY CITY — Mark your calendars for a very special, long anticipated event planned for May 12-14. The brand new Imlay City Schools Performing Arts Center will open its doors with The...

Lynn Township grower receives yield award
LYNN TWP — While the winter season is often a slower time for many area farmers, a wide variety of business owners who profit from local farmers’ hard work take time out to recognize their efforts. Such was the case for Michael and Amanda Opificius of Lynn Township...

Making a difference one teen at a time
Outreach Teen Relief program strives to help those who need it most DRYDEN — A heartfelt effort to support area young people has become a notable—and noble—mission for members of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Founded in 2018, St. John’s Outreach Teen Relief has...

GLTA providing ‘wellness rides’ for our seniors
New service celebrated at I.C. Senior Center March 6 IMLAY CITY — Depending on one’s circumstances, getting from point A to point B can be complicated in rural communities, especially for anyone who doesn’t have a vehicle or isn’t able to drive. Transportation...