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Bond funds provide for more I-69 repairs
MDOT making plans for two 2021 projects TRI-CITY AREA — The 2020 road work season is shaping up to be rather light but that’s on track to change dramatically in 2021 when the state will undertake several projects locally. The timing and funding for several of those...

Keihin to shut down
KMM corporate office blames lower sales, industry changes CAPAC — A little more than a month ago, management and employees at Keihin Michigan Manufacturing (KMM) were hopeful that a merger with Honda and Hitachi would ensure the local plant’s future. That sense...

Community servants honored
Chamber honors citizens, groups at annual awards night LUM — It was a packed house for the Imlay City Chamber of Commerce’s annual Dinner Dance Gala on Saturday night at Castle Creek Golf Club. The assembled were there to honor the chamber’s 2019 award...

Bonds ready for sale, plans underway
Major construction slated to begin in 2021, board approves purchase of 11 new buses IMLAY CITY — Dirt won’t be turned for some of the bigger projects until 2021 but the wheels are now in motion for many of Imlay City Schools bond projects. Bid packages and...

Capac Pharmacy closing its doors
Owner says state of industry unsustainable for small store CAPAC — After more than two decades of filling prescriptions and meeting other medical needs for the local community, Capac Pharmacy at 136 N. Main St. closed its doors to the public yesterday, Tuesday, Feb....

Family seeks justice for tragic death
Craig Wagner’s mother wants prosecutor to issue a warrant IMLAY CITY — There have still been no charges filed in the tragic death of Craig “Earl” Wagner; and his family members want to know why. Recently, Wagner’s mother Tamara Jurn started a petition demanding...
Capac Pharmacy closing its doors
Owner says state of industry unsustainable for small store CAPAC — After more than two decades of filling prescriptions and meeting other medical needs for the local community, Capac Pharmacy at 136 N. Main St. will close its doors to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 4....

Chamber award night drawing big response
Tickets are already sold out for Sat., Feb. 1 Gala event in Lum IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Hamel said tickets are no longer available for the annual Dinner-Dance and Awards Night at Castle Creek Golf Club on Saturday, Feb. 1....

Magazine photos in need of names
Life photographers captured switchboard operators at work IMLAY CITY — Can you hear me now? The Imlay City Historical Museum hopes our readers can help them identify the people and places pictured in these unique photos dating back to 1949. That’s the year a...
LCEMS millage renewal moved to Aug. 4 ballot
LAPEER COUNTY — Due to potentially confusing verbiage, the Lapeer County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) millage renewal has been moved to the Tuesday, Aug. 4 primary election ballot. The original proposal, a five year reduced millage rate of 0.8992 mill for...