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Storm results in hail damage
Rotation was detected but no tornadoes reported TRI-CITY AREA — The National Weather Service reports thunderstorms that rolled through the Tri-City area on Tuesday night exhibited rotation but there weren’t any confirmed reports of funnel clouds or tornadoes. Still,...
Anguished mother of virus victim laments
TRI-CITY AREA — The COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of a 24-year-old Fraser man with local connections. Ben Hirschmann, nephew of Diane Grapentin of Imlay City and the grandson of Pat Creger, former owner of Almont’s R&R Sporting Goods, died at home on March...
Curbside COVID-19 tests offered
Total Urgent Care providing swab tests on a daily basis IMLAY CITY — In an effort to meet the immediate health needs of local residents, Total Urgent Care, 147 N. Almont Ave., is now offering curbside COVID-19 virus testing. Briana Arter, RMA/Manager of the...
St. Clair County starts mapping virus cases
Three residents die from complications of corona ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Over the weekend, St. Clair County reported their first deaths attributed to the corona virus. The St. Clair County Health Department said one individual, an older male, with previous underlying...
Rotarians adjust plans to read to Weston kids
As option, club mails 400 books to elementary students’ homes IMLAY CITY — For the past five years, the Imlay City Rotary Club has spent a March morning reading to kids at the Weston Elementary School in Imlay City. Rotarian Dana Walker said the book readings to...
Denryter lived ‘life of service’
Dedicated Dryden firefighter served in Iraq & Afghanistan LAPEER/DRYDEN — Beneath a cloudless sky on Friday morning, hundreds of people gathered at Lapeer High School to form a motorcade procession in honor of Dryden firefighter, Nathan Denryter, 39, who succumbed...
Chamber opts to postpone events
Chamber auction, Busker Fest put on hold for indefinite time IMLAY CITY — Due to uncertainty about the duration of the coronavirus, the Imlay City Chamber of Commerce Board voted on Monday, March 30, to postpone indefinitely the annual Chamber Auction and the 2020...
Capac gets grant for new buses
Fuel Transformation Program promises cost savings and reduced emissions CAPAC — The school district is the recipient of a state grant that will help them add new, “greener” buses to their fleet. Last month, the multi-district consortium they participated in for...
Isolation means adjustment for residents and staff
Maple Vista adopts a ‘no visitors’ policy IMLAY CITY — Given that senior citizens are considered to be at higher risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, staff and management at Sanctuary at Maple Vista are taking every measure to ensure the safety and wellness of its...
Gift cards help restaurants, pantries
Foundation boosts businesses, those who need food assistance during pandemic TRI-CITY AREA — In hopes to help both families and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, the Four County Community Foundation has turned to gift cards. Recently, the group’s...
