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Capac seeks state grant funding for Main Street

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...

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Latest I-69 project set to begin Monday

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...

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Opportunities await at job fair

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...

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A remarkable recovery

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...

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Site plan gets the green light

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...

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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...

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Senior centers are a ‘welcome haven’

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...

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Residents should take heed of tornado sirens

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...

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