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Injured deputies recovering at home
Suspect shot and killed after firing at officers in Burnside LAPEER COUNTY — Two deputies, both injured while attempting to serve an arrest warrant last week, have been released from the hospital. Lapeer County Undersheriff Jeremy Howe confirmed on Monday that...
Judge Preisel remembered
Longtime public servant passes away at 95 LAPEER COUNTY — The Honorable Judge Clayton E. Preisel wore many hats in his lifetime and on the occasion of his passing at the age of 95, the community is pausing to remember and celebrate his service. Preisel passed...
Full-scale truck stop proposed in Attica
Bazco Oil’s proposal subject of March 24 public hearing ATTICA TWP. — The northwest corner of Lake Pleasant and Newark roads could soon become the site of a full-service truck stop. The 13-acre site is owned by G M&M Properties, L.L.C. of Lapeer and...
Police identify shooter who injured deputy
Suspect dies after a second officer returns fire LAPEER COUNTY — A 47 year-old Imlay City man, Robert Charles Raymond, was shot and killed on Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot and injured a Lapeer County Sheriff’s deputy. According to the Michigan State Police...
Easter Candy Hunt, Harvest Fest returning to Almont
Lions and DDA hosting annual community events ALMONT — The Almont Lions Club and Almont DDA will again be teaming up to host Almont’s Harvest Festival on Sept. 16-17. DDA Director Kim Schall said the event will offer most of the same activities as previous...
A busy weekend for Berlin Township F.D.
Fire Chief says department in need of more volunteers BERLIN TWP. — Fighting fires and responding to traffic accidents are part and parcel of being a rural firefighter and/or Medical First Responder (MFR). In Berlin Township, those duties are left to a small...
Imlay City grad wins Red Wing art contest
Hunter Pope pockets $5,000 prize in ‘Paint by Red Wings Numbers’ event IMLAY CITY — Talented artist Hunter Pope continues to turn heads in the art world—and in the world of sports. The Class of 2015 Imlay City High School grad again earned recognition—and a...
District opposes $6,522 fine
Almont Supt. and board asking for attendance requirement to be waived for this school year ALMONT — Almont Schools Supt. Dr. William Kalmar is not happy about the prospect that the district could be fined $6,522 for not meeting the state-mandated 75% attendance...
Garbage assessment going to voters in Aug.
Fire millage renewal also likely on ballot IMLAY TWP. — Ballot wording for a garbage collection special assessment has been approved by the township board and will appear on the August 2 primary election ballot. Board members gave the okay to the ‘Proposition...
Local woodworker eyes support for DIY contest
Marvin Powell, 55, seeks local support during online contest LAPEER COUNTY — North Branch resident Marvin Powell is seeking support in his quest for DIY Hero recognition in a national online contest for woodworkers that starts on Tuesday, March 8....
