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Saying goodbye to stigma
Patterson shares his struggles with opioid addiction IMLAY CITY — The last time he walked the halls of Imlay City High School, Patrick Patterson was the starting running back on the football team and a member of the Homecoming Court. When he received his...

Class photo fills gap in museum’s collection
Picture came from estate of Civil War veteran and postmaster Willard Harwood IMLAY CITY — The museum’s collection of class composites continues to grow. Local historian Marilyn Swihart said the Imlay City Historical Museum was recently entrusted with the papers...

Special gift for auctioneer
Seven Ponds realizes fundraising success, credits Brian Rowley for years of expertise DRYDEN TWP. — Seven Ponds Nature Center has bestowed its first ever honorary lifetime membership to auctioneer Brian Rowley. For more than 20 years, Rowley has donated his time and...

Truck hits railroad viaduct
CN Railroad engineer sent out to inspect 80 year-old Imlay structure IMLAY CITY — At around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 12), a northbound flatbed truck carrying a box van bound for a local recycling yard, struck the 13 foot, 7-inch CN Railroad viaduct on M-53, just...

Youatt cites urgency for fire hall progress
Manager wants to see outdoor work done before winter sets in IMLAY CITY — City Manager Tom Youatt said he had recently grown frustrated with the pace of construction at the city’s new fire hall on E. Borland Rd. He expressed as much at the Imlay City Commission’s...

Middle schoolers with a big plan
Bots with Soul Robotics team aims to improve Lions Park CAPAC — A trio of middle schoolers has a bold vision to make Lions Park better accessible to all users and they hope the community can help in that quest. Last month, members of Capac’s FIRST LEGO League...

Local lifesaver honored
Imlay City’s Chris Keller and mentor Sgt. Joe Nesbit get recognition from state officials LAPEER — From a young age, Chris Keller knew he wanted to be a police officer. Now, before he even enters the police academy, the 2016 Imlay City graduate is accumulating...

Kalmar denouces allegations in media
Almont Schools Supt. says facts do not support claims of racism ALMONT — Almont Schools Supt. Dr. William Kalmar is responding strongly to a myriad of media attacks against Almont Schools, the Almont football team, fans and Almont residents in the aftermath of...

Help support Dryden firefighters at benefits
DRYDEN — In August, Dryden volunteer firefighter and medical first responder, Ralph Starke was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His diagnosis was followed by an extensive surgery to remove the cancer. Fellow first responder Jim Napolitano shared how incredible Ralph...

Ring in the holidays Saturday
Find Christmas season fun at events around the Tri-City area Winter Playground IMLAY CITY — The Christmas holiday season returns to downtown Imlay City on Saturday, Dec. 7, when the Imlay City DDA and Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor the 2019 Winter Playground. From 5-8...