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A helping hand for the holidays
Imlay City’s Lloyd Miller purchases, gives away free turkeys IMLAY CITY — Because of the generosity of a local man, more families will be enjoying a turkey-filled feast tomorrow who might not have otherwise found the space in their budget for the big bird. For...
Almont, Denby game ends with skirmish
Superintendents issue statements in face of social media storm ALMONT — It was a wild ending to say the least. Saturday’s Division 5 semifinal game between Almont and Detroit Denby at Walled Lake Central wound up being called off by game officials with 3:06...
Teens lead deputies on high speed chase
“Bored” boys take grandfather’s car Sunday night IMLAY CITY — Two teenage boys led Lapeer County Sheriff’s deputies on a 15-minute, high-speed “joyride” through the streets of Imlay City on Sunday (Nov. 24) night. Lapeer County Undersheriff Jeremy Howe reported...
Proud dad, times two
Local dad will be cheering for sons at state final games TRI-CITY AREA — On Saturday, the anticipation surrounding the football state finals will be doubled for Dryden’s Richard Webster. That’s because he has two sons from two teams in two games to root for at...
Almont Supt. releases post-game statement
ALMONT — The Almont Raiders’ football team had every reason to celebrate its 36-8 win over Detroit Denby High School in Saturday’s MHSSA State semifinal game. Unfortunately, the game was marred by unsportsmanlike behavior on the part of some players and fans during...
Warner Hoeksema, 92 was pillar of Imlay City
Warner Hoeksema, a beloved family patriarch and devoted community member and public servant, has died at the age of 92. Hoeksema passed away Thursday, Nov. 21 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital, following an illness. A life-long, self-employed vegetable farmer, Warner...
FARM Science Lab visits Capac school
CAPAC — A unique classroom on wheels paid a visit to Capac Elementary School earlier this month. Inside its four walls, every student kindergarten through sixth grade got hands-on lessons in the science of agriculture thanks to Michigan Farm Bureau and the Michigan...
Prosecutor awaits more evidence in construction death
Sharkey seeking more details to warrant criminal charges IMLAY CITY — It’s been more than six weeks since the Imlay City Police Department submitted a request to Lapeer County Prosecutor Mike Sharkey, seeking a criminal arrest warrant in the Sept. 12 death of...
Developers eye Almont
Local group seeks water, sewer extension to build 200 homes on M-53 ALMONT — Almont Village and Township officials will meet on Thursday (Nov. 21) to hear a proposal from local developers to build 200 homes and sever al retail spaces on an 80 acre parcel at...
Volunteers prep stadium for big game
Effort afforded Raiders’ homefield advantage in Regional title clash ALMONT — Almont Raiders fans did all they could to gain homefield advantage in advance of Saturday’s 25-14 win over the Saginaw Swan Valley Vikings. With the game about 48 hours away, Almont...
