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Costs of Almont water leak less than feared

Total bill is expected to be around $20,000 ALMONT — Village officials are breathing a sigh of relief in the aftermath of a water line break that leaked about 100,000 gallons a day for more than two months. Village Manager Mike Connors reported Thursday, April 4, that...

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Big hearts, big check

Community, St. Paul's congregation support Imlay firefighters' smoke detector program IMLAY CITY — In the aftermath of February's tragic fire in the Maple Grove mobile home park that claimed the lives of four children, the community continues to find ways to help and...

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Busker Fest Auction returns on Saturday

Doors open at 5 p.m. for fundraiser at Castle Creek IMLAY CITY — You can help support Imlay City's 2019 Michigan Busker Fest by joining in the fun and bidding at Saturday's (April 6) Busker Fest Auction at Castle Creek Golf Course. The doors open at 5 p.m. and...

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Trio of thieves target Capac store

Novi men arrested after Sunday night break-in at Fronney's CAPAC — Three men from Novi have been arrested after they allegedly broke into Fronney's Foods on Sunday night. According to a press release from St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, the suspects were...

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‘Meet the Heroes’ event is Saturday

Past and present Imlay City Fire Department is subject of new exhibit at historical museum IMLAY CITY — Not long after what was then called the village of Imlay was settled in 1870, the population began to grow. Just 18 months later, more than 500 people called the...

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Almont’s history on glass

Museum Open House features vintage glass plate photographs ALMONT — Area residents have a rare opportunity to literally take a peek back in time at the Almont Community Historical Museum this weekend. An Open House at the museum will run this Friday, March 29 from 5-6...

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Imlay’s Spence is ‘Teacher of Year’

Second consecutive year Imlay City teacher honored at Science Fair IMLAY CITY — It's been two awards in two years for Imlay City teachers at the Flint Regional Science Fair. Earlier this month, Borland's David Spence was named the fair's 2019 Teacher of the Year. Just...

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New director at helm of Four County Foundation

Janet Bauer to retire, Kathy Dickens chosen to take her place TRI-CITY AREA — The Four County Community Foundation (FCCF) Board has unanimously selected Kathy Dickens to serve as the organization's new executive director. Dickens, who has been employed 26 years as a...

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Curiosity & innovation

Maple Vista resident's 'Pet Express' a patented invention IMLAY CITY — The Maple Vista independent living facility in Imlay City has been home to many successful and notable individuals over the years. But to the knowledge of current staff, none of them has held a...

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