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Board okays purchase agreement for school
Bidder’s offer was highest, considered “best” CAPAC — Although details have not yet been disclosed, Capac Community Schools is one step closer to selling the former Middle School. At their May 20 meeting, the Board of Education approved a proposed purchase agreement...
Keeping it wild
Imlay grad creates rehab center for area wildlife ATTICA — Erica Zuhlke has always felt an affinity for animals. From a young age, the 2012 Imlay City High School grad was drawn to the furred and the feathered. Throughout her high school years, she worked at a...
Massive fire at Jim’s Recycling
More than a dozen fire departments responded to Arcadia Twp. blaze ARCADIA TWP. — Dozens of firefighters from multiple local fire departments and jurisdictions responded just before 3 p.m. Monday, May 24, to a massive structure fire at Jim’s Recycling at 1397...
Berlin residents speak out against dollar store
Hearing attendees not in favor of rezoning request or proposed business BERLIN TWP. — More than 50 attended a public hearing on Thursday, May 20, to voice their opposition to a rezoning request from a developer hoping to build a Dollar General store in...
Imlay City Pool to open this Saturday
Pool manager awaits the okay to open splash pad IMLAY CITY — Barring any unexpected new COVID-19 restrictions, Imlay City’s Al Norlin Pool will open Saturday, May 29 in time for the Memorial Day weekend. However, the city’s new splash pad may not be available...
Almont celebrates academic achievers
ALMONT — It’s time for Almont High School to celebrate the academic success of their 2021 graduates. This year’s group of Top Ten students actually includes 11 with two students tying for 10th place. Almont seniors will gather one last time to celebrate their...
Area schools get okay to ease COVID guidelines
ALMONT — Almont Schools Supt. Dr. William Kalmar said Lapeer County school superintendents have been working with the Lapeer County Health Department to establish “sensible changes” for COVID-19 mitigation in the county’s schools. Those changes effect contact tracing...
Top grads named in Imlay City
IMLAY CITY — The culmination of their high school years is nearly here for the Class of 2021. Imlay City High School graduates will receive their diplomas on Sunday, June 6, as proud family and friends look on. As is tradition, Imlay City Schools has recognized...
Chamber eyes funds for Sesquicentennial
I.C. Chamber, DDA team up for traditional event to be held Aug. 13-14 IMLAY CITY — Event organizers are proceeding with plans for Imlay City’s Sesquicentennial—150th anniversary—celebration on August 13-14. Last year’s scheduled 150th celebration was canceled in...
Some Memorial Day events scaled back
Dryden vets still planning to host a 10 a.m. parade TRI-CITY AREA — After a one-year hiatus, most local veteran groups are planning scaled back Memorial Day programs for Monday, May 31. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all 2020 traditional ceremonies were canceled....
