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MDOT officials report no new plans for M-53
2028 could see a boulevard by Kroger Plaza in Imlay City GOODLAND TWP. — Monday’s (Feb. 28) M-53 Corridor Committee meeting at the Goodland Township hall was essentially a reprise of its previous meeting on Oct. 25, 2021. While there was abundant discussion...
Solar project is submitted
Goodland to host public hearing likely sometime in April GOODLAND TWP. — The California company hoping to create a solar development has formally submitted their plans to Goodland Township. Orion Renewable Energy Group’s Amanda Hoffman confirmed that they filed...
I.C. police hope to identify assailant
Male suspect was caught on surveillance cameras IMLAY CITY — Imlay City police are seeking information regarding the identify of a man who allegedly assaulted another man at the Imlay City’s McDonald’s restaurant on February 21. Police Chief Brett Selby...
Kindness Week in Capac
Elementary School completes challenges CAPAC — With Valentine’s Day as their starting point, Capac Elementary School celebrated Kindness Week last week. In his report to Board of Education members at their Feb. 17 meeting, Assistant Principal Doug Bishop...
Ruth Hughes Auction is ‘one for the books’
Following a one-year hiatus, community rallies in support IMLAY CITY — Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library’s 2022 Auction Feb. 2-9 drew a steady flow of customers and enthusiastic bidders on more than 200 donated items. Library Auction Coordinator Cynthia...
Capac Days canceled
Chamber cites lack of funds for decision CAPAC — The Capac Chamber of Commerce recently announced that they will not be hosting their annual Capac Days celebration in June of this year. In a social media post, acting Chamber President Dean Hoskey said...
Board votes to split health admin duties
Current director won’t apply for new positions when county posts them ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The county will be searching for a new health department director. That comes after the Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted last week to split the two roles Dr. Annette...
Imlay City native helps launch Thumb 11 Fund
New scholarship program aims to help local grads attend Ferris State University TRI-CITY AREA — The goal of a new scholarship fund at Ferris State University is to help more students from Michigan’s Thumb make their dreams of a college degree reality. Recently,...
General Squier statue fund closing in on goal
Push is on to bring Dryden native’s statue to Memorial Park Little kids with big dreams grow into big people with big missions in life. --Karen Salmonsohn DRYDEN — If there’s ever been proof that the quote above is true, that proof would be Major General George...
Youatt gives first report to council
New manager meets with personnel, proposes policies CAPAC — At their February 7 meeting, council members received their first official report from new village manager Travis Youatt. It was Youatt’s first meeting since he began the full-time job on January 24...
