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Public Safety draft to be reviewed
Chiefs would still lead own departments IMLAY CITY — Members of the Imlay City Commission were handed a draft ordinance at their meeting last week, proposing the formation of a Public Safety Department for the city. The idea was floated to commission members a...
Service above self
Longtime Rotarian reaches milestone with Klumph award IMLAY CITY — Columbia, Zambia, Mexico, Thailand, and the Philippines are all a long, long way from North Branch. For one farm boy with big ideas, big curiosity and a bigger heart, they’ve become familiar...
A big man with an even bigger heart
Writer, historian, and farmer Doug Hunter was one-of-a-kind What happens when the infallible one falls? When the one who’s always lifted you up, lent a hand, made you laugh, and set you straight when your own compass was lost, leaves the planet? When you never...
Teachers angered by resignation
Almont Board denies Principal’s contract extension, over 40 people fill Media Center with concerns ALMONT — Monday night’s Almont school board meeting was supposed to be a workshop session for the board’s self-evaluation. Instead, it turned into a meeting where...
Bikers to rumble into Imlay to help save youngster’s sight
Karina battling Optic Pathway Glioma IMLAY CITY — The streets will rumble this Saturday, August 19, as members of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club Chapter 65 roll into town for a good cause. The motorcycle enthusiasts are hosting a ‘Poker Run for Karina’s...
Attica Township to consider proposed truck stop at September meeting
A revised proposal may be in the works ATTICA TWP. — Having been discussed for more than two years now, the issue of whether or not a proposed truck stop will be constructed in the township remains a hot topic. Al Ochadleus, Township Supervisor, said plans have...
Summer Fest is here!
Imlay City is the place for family fun this Friday and Saturday IMLAY CITY — Two days of family fun, mouthwatering food and lively entertainment are on tap with the 2nd Annual Imlay City Summer Fest this Friday and Saturday, August 11-12. Hosted by the Imlay...
Water main break causes alert in Capac
Repairs made to 12-inch main CAPAC — A boil water alert was issued Monday, following a break in one of the Village’s 12-inch mains. Village Manager Travis Youatt, who also oversees the DPW, said he was notified around 9 a.m. Monday that there was a large amount...
Imlay City Commission mulls Public Safety concept
Tax assessment or millage possible for funding IMLAY CITY — While further discussing Imlay City Police Chief Brett Selby’s Succession Plan at their meeting last week, the Imlay City Commission explored funding options that eventually led to an idea of the city...
Attorneys continue review of Sage Creek deal
Work ready to begin; once deal is struck IMLAY CITY — The hurry up and wait saga on whether or not Imlay City is able to secure another business in town continues, as attorneys for both sides work to finalize a proposed deal. Owners of Sage Creek Winery, a...
