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Ed-Tech students help build future
Construction trades teacher sees wealth of opportunities LAPEER COUNTY — Everyone needs a place to live, and most everyone needs a job. The melding of those essential realities can provide opportunities for young people interested in pursuing a career in the building...

Middle School to be sold through bid
Interested buyers have toured building CAPAC — The terms and wording of a two-party sale agreement for the Capac Middle School were finalized by the school board at a special meeting held February 3. Last month, Capac village council members gave their blessing to the...
General Squier Rd. petition approved
Commission okays abandoning a portion of roadway LAPEER COUNTY — On December 16, the Lapeer County Road Commission voted to abandon the decertified portion of General Squier Road, between Lake George and Havens roads in Dryden Twp. This mile segment was first...
Goodland to field comments on proposed zoning amendment
Marijuana caregivers could be considered home occupation GOODLAND TWP. — The township's planning commission is due to hold a public hearing tomorrow, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. where residents can voice their opinions regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to...

St. Clair now taking vaccine pre-registrations
Pharmacies hope to receive doses in coming weeks TRI-CITY AREA — On Friday the St. Clair County Health Department’s new COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration system went live. It allows anyone living or working in St. Clair County interested in receiving the...

Kids learn winter lessons outdoors
7 Ponds naturalists reconnect with students at local schools ALMONT — On one of the coldest mornings of the new year, a group of Almont middle-schoolers ventured outdoors Thursday, Jan. 28, to learn how animals stay warm during the winter months. Recent indoor...

Capac, General Squier roads set for repairs
Counties detail plans for local 2021 projects TRI-CITY AREA — Although 2021 is shaping up to be a busy one for interstate projects, the scene will be quieter on the local level. Road commissions from both St. Clair and Lapeer counties report they’ll each...

Free meals for kids
Program allows IC Schools to help youth regardless of income, learning situation IMLAY CITY — Whether a toddler just learning their ABC’s or a senior studying from home virtually, Imlay City Schools wants to feed them. Because of the pandemic, the district is...

Restaurants open again for dining
IMLAY CITY — Michigan restaurants were able to reopen for inside dining Monday, Feb. 1, after being forced to close for more than two months due to the pandemic. The chance to reopen is good news for Krume Gavrilovski, who along with wife, Diane, have owned and...

Imlay teen advocates for student athletes
Mary Lengemann speaks at rally urging officials to restart winter sport season TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City High School junior Mary Lengemann is eager to get back on the basketball court but pandemic health orders from the state have delayed the season’s...