News

State grant helps bring new company to Capac
Parts manufacturer pledges to invest $13.3 million and create 200-plus jobs CAPAC — With help from a state grant, a new automotive manufacturing company will soon occupy the former Keihin Michigan Manufacturing plant. Last week, the Michigan Economic...

Honoring sacrifice
Memorial Day ceremonies happening Monday, May 30 in Tri-City area TRI-CITY AREA — Local veterans groups will host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 30, to honor the members of the military who’ve died in service to the United States. The community is...

Expansion coming to Ed Tech
Attica educational facility offers unique opportunities ATTICA — The Lapeer County Education and Technology Center (Ed-Tech) in Attica has for decades served as an educational oasis for Lapeer County students interested in learning the trades and numerous other...

Blue Star Mothers nurture patriotism
Allenton mom seeks members and support for area chapter ALLENTON — Members of the local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America (BSM) are seeking funds and donations to support local veterans and their families. Allenton resident Tanya Lahr, who represents Blue...

Bright futures for Almont’s Top Ten
Class of 2022 to receive diplomas on Sunday, June 5 ALMONT — Almont High School will hand out diplomas to graduates on Sunday, June 5. Seniors, along with family, friends, teachers and other school staff will pause to celebrate their many accomplishments,...

Pool to open Sat., May 28
Imlay City pool & splash pad prepped for summer season IMLAY CITY — The sunny skies and rising temperatures can mean only one thing for area children and families looking to cool off; the reopening of the Al Norlin Memorial Swimming Pool and new splash pad...

Public hearing draws big crowd
Commission to vote on solar facility proposals at special June 11 meeting GOODLAND TWP. — On June 11, approximately one month after Saturday’s public hearing, the Goodland Township Planning Commission plans to reconvene again at the Knights of Columbus Hall to...

GLWA preps for 2023 project
New water mains to be installed in Imlay City, Almont TRI-CITY AREA — One year from now, in the spring 2023, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) plans to be installing new water transmission mains in the Imlay City and Almont areas. Officials said that...

First mammal deaths from disease reported locally
State officials believe the kits were exposed from eating infected birds TRI-CITY AREA — The state’s first confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza having spread to wild mammals has been made locally. Last week, the Michigan Department of Natural...

Almont girls are first at Davison
ALMONT — The Almont girls’ track squad registered a first-place showing among small school entries last Friday at the Davison Twilight Classic. Almont’s winning total was 149.5 points. They were followed by Caro (120 points), Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (95),...