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Former Imlay City man guilty of sex crime
Two felony charges bring 25 year minimum sentence IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City police department distributed a press release last week, announcing a former Imlay City resident was found guilty of sex crimes involving a four-year old. According to Chief Brett...
Key suspect in alleged massage parlor case passes away
ICPD cracked case involving sex trafficking IMLAY CITY — One of two suspects in an alleged massage parlor operation in Imlay City has passed away. Police Chief Brett Selby said Anthony Joseph Juip recently passed away, leaving one other suspect to face court...

Karina’s ride brings smiles, hope to family
Freedom Cruisers Riding Club Chapter 65 raises $2,500 to help Imlay girl IMLAY CITY — Life just got a bit brighter for one little girl battling a big disease. Karina Peterson, 7, was diagnosed with Optic Pathway Glioma, a brain tumor that threatens to rob her...

Almont Heritage Festival this weekend
Sixth oldest village hosts two-day event Fri. and Sat. ALMONT — The proud tradition of Almont history will be in full display this weekend when the village, known as the sixth oldest village in the state, hosts visitors from around the area at the annual Almont...

Almont school board ponders bond issue
Price tag could be just under $60 million ALMONT — What to include and how big should it be are two questions members of the Almont school board continue to grapple with as they put the finishing touches on a possible bond issue for voters to decide early next...

Grant being sought for IC Community Center Pavilion
If successful, Farmers Market lot proposed site IMLAY CITY — At last week’s Imlay City city commission meeting, Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christine Malzahn presented a resolution for recommended approval by the commission for a Community...
Both sides struggle to close deal with Sage Creek
Possible agreement being hammered out IMLAY CITY — It has taken longer than some had anticipated, but work continues by officials from both sides as final details of a potential purchase agreement creeps along ever so slowly, between the City of Imlay City and...

Celebrate the outdoors
37th Outdoor Weekend starts Friday 3pm, featuring retailers, educational displays and great entertainment for the family IMLAY CITY - The 37th Annual Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend returns this weekend to the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds. The show...

Almont Heritage Festival planning continues
Sixth oldest village hosts two-day event Sept. 15 & 16 ALMONT — The proud tradition of Almont history will be in full display later this month when the village, known as the sixth oldest village in the state, will host large crowds at the annual Almont...

Juggling act for school boards
Funding programs continues to be a budget challenge for our area schools TRI-CITY AREA — Handling multi-million dollar budgets can be a juggling act for school boards across the State of Michigan and those in the Tri-City area are no exception. School districts...