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Wet, soggy weather soaks Eastern Michigan State Fair
Week-long event still well attended IMLAY CITY — It wasn’t the kind of weather they had hoped for during the Eastern Michigan State Fair, but fair officials are still pleased with the end results. “All in all, it was a pretty good event, all things considered,” said...

Fairgrounds evacuated due to heavy storms
First time in 25 years evacuation has taken place IMLAY CITY — The 2023 Eastern Michigan State Fair will go down as one to remember. Mostly for weather related issues. For the first time in 25 years, Fair Manager Ian Kempf said the fairgrounds was evacuated...

Capac schools to make cuts to bolster fund balance
State poised to step in if cuts aren’t made CAPAC — Faced with a looming financial crisis, and the potential for State officials to step in and take matters in their hands, the Capac School District has taken measures to trim the budget while also working on...

Great food, fun contests on tap at Summer Fest
IMLAY CITY — For many, the best thing about a summer festival or fair is the food. If that’s your thing, you’ll get your fill at the Imlay City Summer Fest. A number of food trucks offering sweet and savory items, as well as unique festival/fair food will be on hand...

Alleged murder suspect waives arraignment
Pre-trial exam to be held in August PORT HURON — In a brief courtroom session Monday afternoon in St. Clair County, alleged murder suspect, Raquelle Casillas, waived her right for a hearing at her Circuit Court arraignment. Casillas is currently facing a single...

Sage Creek agreement in City Attorney’s hands for review
Final details yet to be agreed upon IMLAY CITY — It’s been weeks in the making, but it appears an agreement between the Imlay City Commission and the owners of a Memphis-based business is not too far off. At last week’s Imlay City Commission meeting, City...

Grondin gets house arrest orders changed
Mobley hearing set for Friday LAPEER CO. — Following years of what family and friends of Kenneth Carl Grondin felt was a travesty of justice, a visiting judge has ordered “KC” released from house arrest during a hearing on Tuesday of this week. A request had...
Man struck by lightning while cutting wood Sunday
Thunderstorms in the area at time of incident TRI-CITY AREA — A day of exercise while gathering fire wood turned in to some tragic moments for two Metro Detroit men Sunday near Capac. The two men were caught in a thunderstorm that produced lightning in the...

Big family, big tradition
Harrisons of Imlay City celebrate 100th year reunion IMLAY CITY — When the siblings of the late Don and Virgia Harrison get together, they do so in a big way. That’s no surprise, as Don and Virgia raised a big family at their home on Blacks Corners Road north...

Manager helps nab ‘career criminals’
Almont PD awards Rite-Aid employee ALMONT — After more than 22 years in the retail business, Tricia Buzzell has seen her share of interesting characters. She’s also become acquainted with the loyal customers who shop at the Rite-Aid in the Family Farm and Home...