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Smoke detectors, quick response avert tragedy
Imlay City firefighters were in training session at time of fire IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Fire Capt. Scott Stone has provided details from Monday’s Sept. 27 fire in an apartment dwelling on Bancroft St. He said Imlay City firefighters had been training at the...
A familial transition at Almont’s WWTP
Mark Farley’s retirement an opportunity for son, Clinton ALMONT — Mark Farley’s name has been synonymous with Almont’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for more than three decades. When he retired on Aug. 31, Farley had spent 32 years working at the sewage...
Homecoming Parade & Bike Night, big fun
Large turnout for DDA’s last Bike Night of 2021 season IMLAY CITY — Parents, grandparents and supportive citizens flocked downtown Friday afternoon to witness Imlay City High School’s annual Homecoming Parade. Led by the Imlay City High School Band, the annual...
Pizza pies and more
Frank and Michelle Floreno mark 42nd year in business IMLAY CITY — So how do you like your pizza? With mushrooms and green peppers? Bacon and sausage? How about anchovies and ham? No matter your preference, Pizza Machine owners Frank and Michelle Floreno are...
Capac to get school officer
Police Officer Dealca to work full-time in district CAPAC — The village of Capac and school district have agreed to terms to create a school resource officer position. At their meeting on Thursday, the board of education approved a motion to enter into a...
Dryden Fall Festival is back Sept. 24-25
Traditional event will feature parade, fireworks, live music DRYDEN — The Dryden Fall Festival Committee is putting its finishing touches on this weekend’s hometown celebration Sept. 24-25. Organizers note that all of this year’s activities take place at...
Input sought regarding senior transportation
Four County Foundation, consultants set a series of October meetings to talk needs TRI-CITY AREA — The Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) is seeking input regarding the transportation needs of senior citizens. Those interested are being asked to attend an...
Almont celebrates Heritage Festival
Car show, duck race, live music and more on tap this Friday and Saturday ALMONT — Almont’s Heritage Festival will take place in various locations in or near downtown this Friday and Saturday, September 17-18. On Friday, festival attendees can enjoy a visit to...
‘Great weather, great crowds’
Outdoor Weekend finds success in 35th annual event IMLAY CITY — After a year’s absence, the 35th Annual Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend attracted thousands of visitors to Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds over the weekend, Sept. 10-12. Many of them relished...
Lapeer County seeks parks input with survey
Residents urged to share thoughts on future development, community need LAPEER COUNTY — County residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of local recreation and open spaces through a new online survey. Earlier this month, Lapeer County...
