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Memorial Day event canceled
Almont Legion decides to suspend, others expected to follow ALMONT — The Almont American Legion has joined other local veterans organizations in canceling 2020 Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday, May 25. Almont Legion Post 479 Commander Dick Bowman...
A very special tractor tribute
Friends organize parade to honor fellow farmer Steve Kingsbury ARCADIA TWP. — A community unable to celebrate the life of a friend and neighbor found a unique way to memorialize Attica resident Steve Kingsbury on Monday, April 20. Friend and fellow farmer Kevin Daley,...
On the road again
Capac bus fleet called up to help families CAPAC — For the first time in almost a month, Capac Community Schools’ bus fleet was on the road again but instead of transporting students to school, staff delivered school–in the form of food and learning packets–to...
Trims Unlimited making face masks
Almont business awarded a $150,000 grant to retool ALMONT — Almont-based Trims Unlimited is one of 12 Michigan small businesses to be provided funds from Pure Michigan Business Connect to retool operations during the COVID-19 emergency. The beneficiaries of the total...
Vintech adapting to demands
Local business now producing masks, straps to fight the virus IMLAY CITY — There is no arguing that necessity breeds creativity and innovation. Witness Vintech Industries in Imlay City, where demand for COVID-19 protective masks and face straps has created a new...
Local fairs still on for 2020
4-H cancels programs; youth can still enter projects and show animals TRI-CITY AREA — Earlier this month, Michigan State University Extension opted to postpone all face-to-face youth events managed by Extension and Michigan 4-H until September 1 due to the current...
Storm results in hail damage
Rotation was detected but no tornadoes reported TRI-CITY AREA — The National Weather Service reports thunderstorms that rolled through the Tri-City area on Tuesday night exhibited rotation but there weren’t any confirmed reports of funnel clouds or tornadoes. Still,...
Anguished mother of virus victim laments
TRI-CITY AREA — The COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of a 24-year-old Fraser man with local connections. Ben Hirschmann, nephew of Diane Grapentin of Imlay City and the grandson of Pat Creger, former owner of Almont’s R&R Sporting Goods, died at home on March...
Curbside COVID-19 tests offered
Total Urgent Care providing swab tests on a daily basis IMLAY CITY — In an effort to meet the immediate health needs of local residents, Total Urgent Care, 147 N. Almont Ave., is now offering curbside COVID-19 virus testing. Briana Arter, RMA/Manager of the...
St. Clair County starts mapping virus cases
Three residents die from complications of corona ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Over the weekend, St. Clair County reported their first deaths attributed to the corona virus. The St. Clair County Health Department said one individual, an older male, with previous underlying...
