News across Lapeer County
Imlay City to host Hispanic oral history project kickoff on Saturday
IMLAY CITY — An oral history initiative dedicated to recording and preserving Hispanic and Latino history in Michigan is coming to Imlay City this week. Preserving Nuestra Historia, in partnership with the Four County Community Foundation, the Hispanic Service Center in Imlay…
McLaren Lapeer Region welcomes new neurosurgeon
LAPEER — As the new full-time neurosurgeon at McLaren Lapeer Region, Dr. Sara Saleh is looking forward to offering personalized surgical care for patients dealing with back and neck injuries, spinal disorders, tumors and chronic pain. Saleh, who started at the hospital in mid-…
Suspect in Sunday morning arson fires in Lapeer arrested; to be arraigned Thursday
LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept., in coordination with Lapeer Fire & Rescue, has arrested and formally charged a 49-year-old Lapeer man in connection with two structure fires set in the city during the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 27. The suspect is expected to be…
Weekend fires in Lapeer likely intentionally set
LAPEER — After an initial investigation, two fires reported just minutes apart early Sunday morning in downtown Lapeer were likely intentionally set, according to Lapeer Fire & Rescue Chief Mike Vogt. Lapeer Fire & Rescue and the Elba Township Fire Dept. were dispatched at 12:02…
PorchFest filled air with music in downtown Lapeer
The Highway Drifters were crooning tunes on North Fox Street during Saturday’s PorchFest along with more than two dozen other musicians in and around downtown Lapeer. See more photos on page 1B. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login…
October activities abound in Lapeer
LAPEER — Autumn is spectacular in downtown Lapeer, and October’s schedule is packed full of fall fun for all ages. • A full slate of events is planned throughout the month, beginning with Haunted Lapeer Ghost Tours Oct. 2-3 and continuing through the annual Downtown Treat Walk…
LAPEER POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS
Lapeer Police Dept. Incidents are compiled from reports over the last several days TUESDAYWhen: 6:34 a.m.Where: N. Main and LibertystreetsIncident: Traffic stopMONDAYWhen: 1:01 a.m.Where: N. Main StreetIncident: AssaultinvestigationWhen: 1:02 a.m.Where: Millville RoadIncident:…
ALMONT POLICE DEPT. INCIDENT REPORT
Weekly report from the Almont Police Dept. ALMONT — The Almont Police Dept. responded to 89 calls for service in the Village of Almont and Almont Township during the week of Sept. 21-27. The calls for service included:• Traffic stops — 31 stops with eightcitations issued• Assist…
IMLAY CITY POLICE DEPT. INCIDENTS
Recent reports from the Imlay City Police Dept. Sept. 27• S. Cedar Street — Citizen assist• S. Cedar Street — Traffic stop• Cheney and Metcalf streets — Citizen assist• S. Cedar and E. Second streets — Traffic stop• N. Cedar Street — Property check• S. Cedar Street — Property…
Numerous October activities planned across county
LAPEER COUNTY — October is, for many, “spooky season,” but the array of events scheduled around Lapeer County show more of the diversity of autumn in Michigan. • It all begins on Thursday, Oct. 1, when the Hadley Township Historical Society welcomes researcher, documentarian, and…
Imlay City High School homecoming festivities start next week
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City High School (ICHS) will celebrate its 2026 homecoming with a festive parade and homecoming court ceremonies starting next week. This year’s theme draws inspiration from Rio: The Movie. On Monday, Oct. 5, the school will hold its traditional powderpuff game…
Special Weather Statement Issued 5:52AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne as a plume of locally dense fog impacts southeast Michigan this morning, causing hazardous visibility reductions to a quarter mile or less; drivers should exercise…