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Chamber to host ‘Winter Playground’
Dec. 10 holiday activities include a lighted parade and Santa Claus IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Bishop is reminding residents that the 2022 Winter Playground and Christmas Parade are rapidly approaching. This year’s holiday...

Semi-truck strikes Imlay City viaduct
Police report ‘no structural damage’ to R.R. overpass IMLAY CITY — About once a year Imlay City police can count on a semi-truck striking the railroad viaduct at the intersection of Van Dyke (M-53) and Third Street. It happened again around 4:30 p.m. on...

Pole barn is destroyed in fire
Imlay City firefighters assisted by neighboring departments IMLAY CITY — Imlay City firefighters responded at around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 to a pole barn fire on N. Van Dyke Rd. Fire Chief Rick Horton said a passerby witnessed flames and heavy smoke...

Thanksgiving arrives early
Anonymous patron picks up tab for everyone in restaurant IMLAY CITY — Thanksgiving Day or not, it seems generosity knows no season at the Silver Grill on Cedar Street. Since opening the restaurant almost 30 years ago, owners Krume and Diane Gavrilovski have...
‘Lapeer Refuge’ asks for help with projects
City’s homeless shelter reaches out for donations and assistance LAPEER COUNTY — The vast majority of Lapeer County residents are able to live their lives in safe and peaceful surroundings of their own homes and apartments. Unfortunately, there remains s...

Library staff ushering in the holiday season
Ruth Hughes District Library will be offering yoga, meditation classes IMLAY CITY — Staff members at the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library have been turning the page to the holiday season. To celebrate the holidays, Library Director Tracy Aldrich is...
Massage parlor case postponed to Feb. 6
Law enforcement officers give preliminary testimony in court IMLAY CITY — Police Chief Brett Selby reports that the case against an Imlay City couple charged with operating two houses of prostitution in early August, has been adjourned until next year. Selby...

Eagle Scout’s project leaves legacy
Troy Pape constructs memorial to honor the Almont Lions club ALMONT — On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Almont Lions club celebrated the completion of a new memorial constructed by Almont Eagle Scout Troy Pape. A member of Troop #128 of Almont, Troy said he had been...

Club continues to give back
‘Winter Rovers’ have a 35-year tradition of support during holidays CAPAC — About 40 members of the Winter Rovers Snowmobile Club recently marked their 35th year of giving back to the community during a gathering at Holly Meadows Golf Course. With the holiday...

Ed-Tech Center breaks ground
$4 million project will provide needed space for programs ATTICA — Lapeer County Education & Technology Center (Ed-Tech) broke ground on Thursday (Nov. 10) for a building expansion project. Taking part in the ground breaking ceremony were high school...