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Eagle Scout’s project leaves legacy
Troy Pape constructs memorial to honor the Almont Lions club ALMONT — On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Almont Lions club celebrated the completion of a new memorial constructed by Almont Eagle Scout Troy Pape. A member of Troop #128 of Almont, Troy said he had been...

Club continues to give back
‘Winter Rovers’ have a 35-year tradition of support during holidays CAPAC — About 40 members of the Winter Rovers Snowmobile Club recently marked their 35th year of giving back to the community during a gathering at Holly Meadows Golf Course. With the holiday...

Ed-Tech Center breaks ground
$4 million project will provide needed space for programs ATTICA — Lapeer County Education & Technology Center (Ed-Tech) broke ground on Thursday (Nov. 10) for a building expansion project. Taking part in the ground breaking ceremony were high school...

Local role models help shape young Marine Captain’s life
ICHS grad Jake Newton returns from 7-month deployment in the Baltic Sea IMLAY CITY — Jake Newton didn’t have to look far for inspiration on how to shape his life. His dad—also named Jake Newton—and his grandfather Jack Hartel walked the walk when it came to...

AHS alumna returns to discuss pathology
Mariah Smith shares her forensic know-how with Almont students ALMONT — On Friday, Oct. 28, Almont High School science and art students found themselves captivated with a team of students from Wayne State University's Pathology Assistant Program. The team...
Imlay City VFW hosts Veterans Day activity
All vets, public servants invited to lunch from 10-3 on Nov. 11 IMLAY CITY — Are you a veteran, active duty military or a public servant with no place to go on Veterans Day? Consider yourself officially invited to the Imlay City VFW Post #2492 annual “Veterans...

Sacred Heart Church marks 50 years at current location
Anniversary Mass scheduled for noon on Sunday, Nov. 6 IMLAY CITY — On Sunday, Nov. 6, members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the current structure, which was built in 1972. To mark the occasion, a celebratory Mass will...

Siegler farm plays host to a former Red Wing
Michigan United Dairy Industry set up Justin Abdelkader’s visit IMLAY CITY — Local dairy farmer Kip Siegler has had a brush with fame last week. This time in the person of former Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader, AKA Michigan’s newest version of “Mr. Hockey.”...
SCC Drug Task Force arrests drug kingpin
Police agencies discover a large quanity of meth, paraphernalia ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Sheriff Mat King reported this week that the St. Clair County Drug Task Force has shut down a methamphetamine operation in the Port Huron area. King said that at 6:30 p.m. on...
Almont Schools eyes 2023 bond proposal
Board of Education could decide at Nov. 7 meeting ALMONT — Almont Board of Education members are expected to finalize plans for a May 2, 2023 school bond proposal during a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 7. On Monday, Oct. 24, Almont Schools Supt. Dr. William...