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From the heart

Capac's Carol Nemecek shares story of survival, gratitude & love TRI-CITY AREA — Carol Nemecek stands at the top of her yoga mat— palms pressed together at heart center—and pauses for a breath. The 55-year-old Capac resident is dedicated to the practice of yoga....

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Shopko to close

Shopko to close

Imlay City store to be shuttered as part of corporation's bankruptcy restructuring plan IMLAY CITY — According to a closure list posted on the company's website, Imlay City's Shopko Hometown store will be shuttered this spring. Last month, the Green Bay,...

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Capac’s Unsolved Mystery – PART IX

Capac’s Unsolved Mystery – PART IX

Motive, but no new clues Editor's note: This is the ninth installment in an ongoing series entitled 'Capac's Unsolved Mystery' detailing the events surrounding the disappearance of popular Capac merchant Hale Currier or October 17, 1948 while on a hunting trip with...

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Road projects to top $10 million in Lapeer County

Imlay City, Newark roads to be resurfaced in 2019 LAPEER COUNTY — We're still in the throes of winter, but road construction season will be underway soon. In anticipation, the Lapeer County Road Commission is deep into planning multiple proposed projects across the...

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Love your library

Love your library

Silent Auction at Ruth Hughes Library underway IMLAY CITY — If you are looking to bid on some outstanding and unique items, stop by the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library this week. The Library's weeklong Silent Auction begins today (Wed., Feb. 6) and runs through...

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New look for Arcadia hall

New look for Arcadia hall

Renovation nearly complete at township offices ARCADIA TWP. — It was a big job that's not completely done but Arcadia Township officials are getting settled into their newly renovated hall and office and enjoying the freshened up space. The work started back in the...

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The Big Chill

The Big Chill

Icy grip of winter takes hold in Tri-City area TRI-CITY AREA — First it was the snow and now the bitter cold will sweep over the Tri-City area. According to the National Weather Service, between 4-6 inches of snow fell over Lapeer and St. Clair counties on Monday. On...

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Coffee and conversation

Imlay City High School Dean Josh Henley hosts students for 'Coffee with the Dean' program IMLAY CITY — Share a cup and share some thoughts—that's what Imlay City High School students get to do when they partake in the 'Coffee with the Dean' program. Since the fall of...

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‘Go big or go home’

Almont grad makes big strides at Grand Valley State University ALMONT — Gabrielle 'Gabby' Schlagel has always been a go-getter. The 21-year-old was Senior Class President when she graduated from Almont High School in 2016. Dedicated to making a difference, Gabby was...

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Almont DDA Board will proceed with litigation

Ownership of 12 parking spaces, past taxes at the core of dispute ALMONT — The Almont Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors has decided to move forward with earlier plans to litigate ownership of 12 parking spaces behind the former Lane-Swayze Clinic. On...

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