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Capac seeks state grant funding for Main Street
CAPAC — The villag hopes state grant funding can help them reconstruct Main Street. At their April 4 meeting, council members gave their approval to apply for Transportation Economic Development Fund Category B grant funding through the Michigan Department of...

Latest I-69 project set to begin Monday
LAPEER COUNTY — The latest rebuild project on I-69 is due to start next week. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) said Monday, April 18, will be the official start date for its $54.5 million, seven mile project that will stretch from Lake George Road in...

Home improvements offer glimpse into local history
Variety of unique artifacts discovered at Main St. home IMLAY CITY — What began as some minor and major improvement and repairs morphed into something akin to an archaeological dig at one Main Street home. An unusual variety of local and national historic...

Opportunities await at job fair
Job seekers can learn about seasonal, permanent positions available locally on April 21 ATTICA TWP. — Are you looking for a new career? Eager to get a jump start on finding that perfect summer job? Then make plans to attend an upcoming job fair hosted by the...

A remarkable recovery
Dryden pastor returns to preaching after months’ long battle with COVID-19 DRYDEN — The Dryden Wesleyan Church was handed a difficult journey in September when their Pastor, Chris TerBush, was diagnosed with COVID-19. After struggling at home, being...

Site plan gets the green light
Developers plan to create 17 apartment units in former school CAPAC — Last month Capac’s Planning Commission approved the site plan submitted by developers seeking to give the former Capac Middle School new life as senior housing. The plans call for addressing...
Candidate filing deadline near
Familiar names already on list for Lapeer County races TRI-CITY AREA — Just under two weeks remain for public office candidates to file for upcoming elections. April 19 is the deadline for partisan and non-partisan candidates to file the proper paperwork with...

Sharon Muir is Imlay’s ‘Citizen of the Year’
Chamber to present award at Gala on Saturday IMLAY CITY — Family, faith and a fearless desire to serve seem to be the basic tenets of Sharon Muir’s life. Married for more than four decades to husband Bob, with three successful grown children and a career path...

Senior centers are a ‘welcome haven’
Volunteers needed to help out at lunch, and as drivers IMLAY CITY/LAPEER — After months of wearing masks and staying home, many local senior citizens are seeking a return to normalcy. That includes getting out of the house and spending time with family, friends...

Residents should take heed of tornado sirens
Chief Rick Horton says city focused on resident safety IMLAY CITY — A new siren will soon be installed at Lamb-Steele Park to alert residents of tornadoes and fires. The new siren will replace the decades-old and obsolete siren located on the roof of the old...