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Foundation eyes property to build new family home
Four County Community wants to purchase and develop vacant lot IMLAY CITY — The Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) is seeking to purchase a piece of property at 250 P.O.&N Street for the purpose of building a new family home. The vacant lot is...
Kingsbrook, Almont agree to new payment plan
Park’s new controller attends Nov. meeting ALMONT — The Village of Almont held their regular council meeting on November 2 and representatives from Kingsbrook Estates Mobile Home Park were in attendance to discuss Kingbrook’s past due water bill. The mobile...
Mental health the focus of program
Teens urged to connect, advocate, respond and encourage their peers IMLAY CITY — The Spartan Volleyball team kicked off Imlay City High School’s new I C.A.R.E. program with their Mental Health Awareness Event on Saturday, October 30. The volleyball...
New playground taking shape
Volunteers help install new park equipment in Almont ALMONT — This summer the Almont township board and the Almont village council approved the Almont park board’s proposal to install new playground equipment at the Almont Community Park. Both municipalities...
I.C. Chamber eyes new name for ’22 festival
Chamber Board decides to not host another Busker Fest IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is planning to change the name of Imlay City’s annual summer festival. Chamber Director Shannon Hamel reported that while some members...
Autism service group opens new Capac office
CAPAC — Attendant Care Autism Services, a Chesterfield -based organization, has opted to open it’s newest location in the village of Capac. Last month, staff started seeing clients at their offices on N. Main Street, between Park Street and Bryce Road. “Over the past...
MDOT, local officials eye traffic solutions
M-53 Corridor Committee meeting fosters discussion GOODLAND TWP. — On Monday, Oct. 25, the M-53 Corridor Committee met for the first time in four years at the Goodland Township Hall. Many in attendance were hoping to hear news of upcoming MDOT projects that...
Orchard Primary is listed among top elementaries
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Almont school ALMONT — Almont’s Orchard Primary School (OPS) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Michigan’s best elementary schools in 2021. Almont Schools’ Supt. Dr. William Kalmar delivered the...
School sale finalized
Developers “excited” to start transforming historic building into senior apartments CAPAC — Earlier this month the sale of the former middle school was finalized and details of the transaction have been made public. Jeff Kegler, Greg McConnell, Ryan Kersten and...
Racing to the record books
Katie Hettinger nets first in track history TRI-CITY AREA — Almont High School Freshman Katie Hettinger made history on September 4 as she crossed the finish line first in her stock car, making her the youngest female to ever win at Hickory Motor Speedway in...
