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Lapeer, St. Clair counties report COVID-19 deaths
TRI-CITY AREA — Coronavirus case numbers have experienced a steep rise in the past week. Lapeer County has recorded 42 new cases between October 6-12 and St. Clair County is reporting 94 during that same time period. Five additional COVID-19 deaths have also been...
Family feud fuels fairground fracas
911 calls said combatants brandished bats and guns IMLAY CITY — Police continue to sift through sketchy details of a fight involving multiple people that broke out during an outdoor auction at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 4. Police Chief...

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Grant helps serve those in isolation due to COVID-19
LAPEER COUNTY — The county’s health department has received grant funding to assist residents impacted by the coronavirus. The Lapeer County Community Foundation recently granted the county agency $4,000 to assist with what they refer to as “wrap-around” services for...
New COVID case counts in single digits locally
TRI-CITY AREA — For the first time in several weeks, both Lapeer and St. Clair county’s new COVID-19 case counts are in the single digits. As of Monday, Sept. 14, the Lapeer County Health Department reported just nine new cases in one week’s time. An additional death...
Road projects make progress
LAPEER COUNTY — Existing and new road construction projects are underway this week. Look for crews on westbound I-69, just west of Lake Pleasant Road in Attica Township. This week, they’re due to close one lane of traffic to saw cut sections of the road and then...
More rail crossing repairs planned for area in Sept.
TRI-CITY AREA — Be prepared for more temporary road closures where they meet the railroad. As previously reported in the Tri-City Times, CN Rail crews have begun repairing several rail crossing in the Tri-City area. Last week, the Lapeer County Road Commission passed...
Police recover stolen firearms
LAPEER COUNTY — A Saginaw man has been arrested for his role in the theft of multiple firearms from a Burnside Township business. Darious Danyel White has been arrested and a federal criminal complaint has been filed. Lapeer County Sheriff deputies responded to...
Almont opts for late start to school year
School Board postpones start of classes until Mon., Aug. 31 ALMONT — The Almont Board of Education decided on Wednesday (Aug. 19) to postpone the start of the 2020-2021 school year until Monday, Aug. 31. The postponement alligns the Almont district with school start...
Police seek tips on impersonator
LAPEER COUNTY — Metamora Township Police are asking the public for tips or information regarding a possible police impersonator. According to a press release from their office, a 22 year-old male reported that someone, appearing to be an officer, initiated a traffic...