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‘Barncats’ to headline Fall Fest music lineup

‘Barncats’ to headline Fall Fest music lineup

DRYDEN — One of Lapeer County’s most popular bands headlines the musical entertainment on Saturday night at the 2019 Dryden Fall Festival this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28. The “Barncats” play from 8 p.m. - midnight at the festival tent on Saturday, performing a...

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Monarch magnet

Monarch magnet

Allenton couple creates respite for butterflies on fall migration   ALLENTON — Amidst all the chaos in the world, Ruth and Larry Macha have an oasis right outside their back door. From about mid-August right through mid-October, the Machas enjoy the seemingly...

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Man charged in Dryden shooting

Man charged in Dryden shooting

Multiple counts leveled against 37-year-old Ferndale resident   LAPEER — Investigators are still trying to determine the events that led up to the Sept. 8 incident in Dryden Township that left one man shot and injured and second killed by gunfire; but as of Wednesday,...

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Investigation ongoing in construction death

Investigation ongoing in construction death

Worker dies in reported cave-in at Imlay City condominium site   IMLAY CITY — An investigation continues into the tragic death of a 38-year-old worker at a construction site in Imlay City Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12. Imlay City Fire Chief Rick Horton reported...

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Courser saga draws to end

Courser saga draws to end

Disgraced former state rep avoids jail time in sentencing related to 2015 scandal   LAPEER — Former State Rep. Todd Courser won’t log any jail time for a misdemeanor charge related to a 2015 sex scandal. On Monday, Judge Nick Holowka ordered Courser to serve 12 months...

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Investigation ongoing in construction death

Worker dies in reported cave-in at Imlay City condominium site IMLAY CITY — An investigation continues into the tragic death of a 38-year-old worker at a construction site in Imlay City Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12. Imlay City Fire Chief Rick Horton said firefighters...

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Suspicious death, shooting in Dryden

Suspicious death, shooting in Dryden

LAPEER — A 37 year-old Ferndale man, Lydell Dukes, has been charged in the shooting death of Jason Stefanski whose body was found in a Dryden Township ditch on Sunday morning. At a joint press conference Wednesday, September 11, Lapeer County Sheriff Scott McKenna,...

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Almont hosts Heritage Fest this weekend

Almont hosts Heritage Fest this weekend

Event features live music, car show, fun for kids   ALMONT — Almont residents of all ages are cordially invited to take part in this year’s “Almont Heritage Festival” to take place Sept. 13-14. The family-friendly event is coordinated by the Almont Downtown...

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Great reviews for Outdoor Weekend

Great reviews for Outdoor Weekend

Event draws thousands to fairgrounds   IMLAY CITY — So how would one evaluate the success of the 2019 Woods-N-News Outdoor Weekend on Sept. 6-8. Perhaps the best way is to ask some people who were in attendance at the 33rd annual three-day event at the Eastern...

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‘Sippin’ in the Mitten’ opens eyes in Almont

‘Sippin’ in the Mitten’ opens eyes in Almont

ALMONT — Anyone passing through downtown Almont Saturday morning, Sept. 7, could not help but notice the long lines waiting to enter the village’s newest business at 102 S. Main. St. All the activity coincided with the official opening of “Sippin’ in the Mitten,” a...

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