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Council revokes exemptions for Keihin
Company shuttered since April 2021 in Capac CAPAC — Now that production has ceased at the Keihin Michigan Manufacturing plant, the village has opted to revoke all tax exemptions associated with the business and property on Koehn Road. The village council, at...

Involvement second nature to 2020 Merit Award winner
Mette enjoys serving community IMLAY CITY — Admittedly, Rob Mette likes to keep his hands on the pulse of the community. The longtime Imlay City Chamber of Commerce board member and newly elected Chamber President says he likes keeping pace with all of the...
Imlay City man dies in M-53 crash
MSP continue to investigate details of motorcycle crash GOODLAND TWP. — A 51-year-old Imlay City man was killed Thursday, June 24, in a collision involving a motorcycle and pickup truck on M-53 and Bowers Rd. Michigan State Police (MSP) report that at around...

Sasquatch UnCut a hairy good time
Beard, mustache competition comes to Imlay City June 26th IMLAY CITY — The countdown has begun for the inaugural “Sasquatch Uncut Beard and Mustache Encounter” to take place on Saturday, June 26 in downtown Imlay City. The 2021 event will feature beard and...

Vaccine clinics expand offerings
Childhood immunizations added to drive-thru events LAPEER COUNTY — The Lapeer County Health Department will now offer regular childhood immunizations in addition to the COVID-19 vaccine at summer drive-thru clinics. Health Department Director Kathy Haskins said...

Stroebel humbled to receive ‘Citizen of the Year’ honors
Long-time Imlay resident rewarded through giving IMLAY CITY — One place you’ll never find Cynthia Stroebel is in the spotlight. A Main Street resident of some 20-plus years, Stroebel is admittedly uncomfortable on center stage. But put her in front of a stove...

4CCF grants AEDs to ICFD
Imlay City firefighters gifted two units valued at $3,400 IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Fire Dept. is the beneficiary of a pair of new AEDs (automated external defibrillators), which were granted to the department by the Four County Community Foundation. Four County...

District’s summer food program begins June 28
Breakfast and lunch to be served to-go style for anyone 18 years and under IMLAY CITY — The school district’s summer food program will return in 2021 but it will look different from past years. Starting Monday, June 28, breakfast and lunch will start being...

Organizers making plans for ‘Capac Day’ on June 26
Fireworks, parade and kid activities on tap CAPAC — The village’s annual summer festival returns on Saturday, June 26. Instead of the usual two days, the 2021 event will pack lots of fun into one day, officially making it Capac Day. This year all events and...

L.C. Adult Ed. program graduates 11 students
Annette Schlaud takes pride in accomplishments of class LAPEER COUNTY — Despite the challenges presented by the past year’s pandemic, Lapeer County’s Adult Education program has graduated 11 students. Adult Education Coordinator Annette Schlaud announced the names of...