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Rural Michigan leaders push back against data center boom as election looms
The U- M survey indicated that nearly 6 in 10 local government leaders believe regulation of hyperscale data centers by Michigan’s state and local governments should be a very high priority.
Green Oak roundabouts rank as most-dangerous intersection in county
Who’s surprised that the roundabouts at Lee and Whitmore Lake roads in Green Oak Township rank as both the most-dangerous intersection in Livingston County, as well as No. 5 on the list of most-dangerous roundabouts in Michigan. We’ve been reporting on the top ranking of the…
Hadley welcomes fall with Pork & Plaid festivities
Four giant pumpkins grown in Hadley from seeds out of last year’s smashed pumpkin were entered in a pumpkin growing contest during the community’s Pork & Plaid event held Friday afternoon (Sept. 18) at the Hadley Mill Museum and property. Mill Creek wasn’t flowing fast enough to…
PorchFest is Saturday in downtown Lapeer
LAPEER — More than 25 musicians are expected to perform on 11 porches and downtown Lapeer sidewalks during PorchFest to be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during Michigan Downtown Day. PorchFest is a free event sponsored by the Lapeer Main Street Downtown…
Longtime Dryden school board member passes away
DRYDEN — The Dryden Community Schools community is mourning the sudden passing of longtime Dryden Board of Education member Larry Czapiewski. Czapiewski, a Dryden native, died Monday morning (Sept. 21) at the age of 81. Information regarding funeral services and arrangements were…
Local performing arts students selected to perform with Broadway star Sutton Foster
LAPEER COUNTY — A pair of talented performing arts students from Lapeer County will share the stage with Broadway star Sutton Foster this fall. Griffyn Fenner, a junior at Lapeer High School, and Nevaeh Ritten, a junior at Imlay City High School, have been chosen to appear in “An…
Road rage shooter held on $500,000 bond; next court appearance is Friday morning
LAPEER — The suspect in an apparent road rage incident that occurred on Sept. 16 on Van Dyke between the freeway and Newark Road that resulted in shots fired at a vehicle driven by a Metamora-area man was arraigned Friday, Sept. 18 in 71-A District Court in Lapeer. Shaun Wagner,…
LAPEER POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS
Lapeer Police Dept. Incidents are compiled from reports over the last several days MONDAYWhen: 5:23 a.m.Where: N. Main StreetIncident: Area checkWhen: 11:33 p.m.Where: Second StreetIncident: Mental health callWhen: 11:40 a.m.Where: S. Main StreetIncident: Personal injury traffic…
IMLAY CITY POLICE DEPT. INCIDENTS
Sept. 20• E. Second Street and S. Almont Avenue — Hit and run citation• W. First Street — Assault/battery• W. First Street — Citizen assist• Industrial Parkway — Alarm investigation• S. Cedar Street — Hit and run citation• S. Blacks Corners and W. Borland roads — Traffic stop• S.…
Dryden High School crowns homecoming king and queen
DRYDEN — Dryden High School held its homecoming festivities on Friday, Sept. 18, crowning Isabella Lomasney and Logan Korth as the 2026 homecoming queen and king during halftime of Dryden’s varsity football game. Dryden defeated Mayville, 52-0. Dryden’s homecoming culminated with…
Lapeer DDA director contract decision may not happen until November
LAPEER — The Lapeer City Commission earlier this month at the request of Commissioner Melissa Petrie pulled discussion of approval of a new contract for Lapeer Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Jim Alt from a published agenda to allow additional…
American Red Cross blood drives during October
LAPEER COUNTY — Throughout Lapeer County and neighboring communities, area residents have an opportunity during October to donate blood at American Red Cross blood drives. To be eligible to donate blood, people need to be at least 17 years of age, be in good general health and…