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VFW Post 2492 lauded for community service
State of Michigan VFW awards first place to Imlay City’s post IMLAY CITY — For their exemplary community service during the year 2020-2021, VFW Post 2492 members and Auxiliary earned 1st place honors in their division for the Michigan Department of Veterans of...
Virus causes Dryden school to go virtual
Jr./Sr. High students learning from home this week TRI-CITY AREA — The current spread of the COVID-19 virus caused Dryden Jr./Sr. High School to shift to virtual learning this week. In a statement, district leaders said the move was necessary “because of the...
I.C. Chamber, DDA to host holiday fun
Imlay City’s Winter Playground is coming downtown this Saturday IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present this year’s Winter Playground on Saturday, Dec. 11. The 2021 Winter Playground...
Schools react to Oxford shooting
Howell leads effort to increase school resource officer funding TRI-CITY AREA — “Sometimes there are no words.” No words to express the unfathomable grief shared by the parents and families of Oxford High School students whose lives were ended or permanently...
Infrastructure projects on new manager’s radar
ALMONT — The village recently welcomed new manager David Trent. Trent, of Salem Township, began his new role in September. Trent is also currently serving as Salem Township trustee. He has been an elected member of the Salem Township Board as a trustee for 11 years,...
Council to interview six manager candidates
CAPAC — The village council has selected six manager candidates to interview next week. At their Monday night meeting, with the help of Amy Cell of Amy Cell Talent, they narrowed the field of 10 candidates down to those who most interested them. Cell said that a total...
Christmas is coming to Capac, Almont this Sat.
Parades, Santa visits and more planned CAPAC/ALMONT — The communities of Capac and Almont will officially welcome the season this weekend when they host holiday events this Saturday, Dec. 4. The Capac Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Cranberry...
City okays two-year contract with ICPD
Officers to get 2.5 percent wage increase plus incentives IMLAY CITY — Imlay City commissioners have approved a new two-year contract with the Imlay City Police Department. City Manager Craig Horton said commissioners unanimously approved the contract at their...
LDC director envisions strong Lapeer County
Sam Moore is optimistic about the county’s economic future LAPEER COUNTY — Sam Moore had been waiting in the wings for months, but it was not until October 19 that he assumed his new duties as the executive director of the Lapeer Development Corp. (LDC). Before...
Officials expect COVID cases to further increase
TRI-CITY AREA — With the holiday season upon us, local health officials are asking residents to take precautions as the current COVID-19 transmission level remains high. “Test positivity is higher than it has been at any earlier point in the pandemic, and the rate of...
