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Peltier leaves legacy
Almont Village loses devoted public servant ALMONT — The community of Almont has lost a devoted public servant with the passing of Gary D. Peltier at his home Sunday, Dec. 29. Peltier, 61, had been a long-serving Almont Village Council member, having been...
Holiday reflections
Imlay City Middle School students Editor’s note: Please enjoy the following holiday-themed submissions from Imlay City Middle School students. Unfortunately, space constraints prevented us from being able to print all of them here but we’ve posted the remainder on our...
I.C. Library, Dairy Queen predict January ‘Blizzard’
Ruth Hughes Library, Imlay City restaurant team up for promo IMLAY CITY — So how do you prefer your blizzards? In the form of fluffy white precipitation falling from the sky? Or as an ice cream treat with toppings such as cookie pieces, brownies and candies —...
2019: A look back at a year’s worth of headlines
TRI-CITY AREA — The following is a recap of some of the major news stories that appeared on the pages of the Tri-City Times during the past year. January • On Jan. 2, Almont Village Council members surprised community members by approving by a 4-3 vote, a first...
Letters to Santa
Weston Elementary School I wold like to be a raping preasents elf. I want to be named tinsel McJingly. first, I like to rap different coler preasents. Next, I like to do different coler bows. Then it is fun to rap preasents. Last, I am a fast worker. These are the...
City, Township enter new 3-year fire pact
IMLAY CITY — The City of Imlay City and Imlay Township have entered into a new contract to provide fire protection to township residents. The three-year agreement was unanimously (6-0) approved by city commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and will take effect Jan. 1,...
DNR awards $150,000 for splash pad
IMLAY CITY — The City of Imlay City has been awarded a $150,000 grant toward construction of a $364,000 splash pad adjacent to the Alvin Norlin Memorial Pool. The funds for the water feature are being provided through a Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources...
Aubrey sweeps contest
Dryden student shares her vision for peace on earth in Lion’s poster competition ALMONT/DRYDEN — A 13-year-old Dryden student has won the 2019 Michigan Lions Club Multiple District 11 “Peace Poster Contest.” Aubrey Weber, a 7th grader at Dryden Jr. High School,...
Saying goodbye to stigma
Patterson shares his struggles with opioid addiction IMLAY CITY — The last time he walked the halls of Imlay City High School, Patrick Patterson was the starting running back on the football team and a member of the Homecoming Court. When he received his...
Class photo fills gap in museum’s collection
Picture came from estate of Civil War veteran and postmaster Willard Harwood IMLAY CITY — The museum’s collection of class composites continues to grow. Local historian Marilyn Swihart said the Imlay City Historical Museum was recently entrusted with the papers...
