Imlay City, United States (Local)
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Ben Gagnon's reporting focuses on local news, community events, school news, public safety, and infrastructure projects in the United States with a specific focus on Michigan and Dryden. His coverage attributes indicate that he frequently covers government announcements, events, press releases, and general announcements.
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LAPEER — Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) hosted its second community forum on Thursday evening (May 21) to gauge public opinion as it pursues a plan to right-size amid a declining student population and budget concerns. About 80 parents and staff attended the forum held inside Lapeer High School’s Performing Arts Center, with several LCS parents asking specific questions about the […]
By: Ben Gagnon
LAPEER COUNTY — In recent years, school of choice has led to considerable student migration to and from Lapeer County, giving some districts a boost in enrollment while contributing to student count declines for others. Michigan’s School of Choice law is authorized by Sections 105 and 105c of the State School Aid Act, which allow local districts to voluntarily enroll […]
By: Ben Gagnon
IMLAY CITY — The hallways of Maple Vista Senior Living Community are usually peaceful, but recently they were filled with the bright laughter and chatter of four Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool classes from Weston Elementary in Imlay City. In a heartwarming display of community connection, two separate groups of four-year-olds took a short walking field trip from their […]
By: Ben Gagnon
ALMONT TWP. — After spending most of his educational career at Croswell-Lexington Community Schools in Sanilac County, Kyle Wood is set to become an Almont Raider. Wood, the assistant superintendent at Croswell-Lexington, was selected as the next superintendent of Almont Community Schools by the Almont School Board on Tuesday, May 26. Wood received unanimous support from the board and is […]
LAPEER — When Alec Phillips took to the stage at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, he found himself facing some unexpected jitters under the bright lights. In his words, he was “shaking in his boots.” But once Phillips spotted his mom Elizabeth and older sister Sophie in the audience, he started to relax. A few funny faces from Sophie […]
LAPEER — For the past several weeks, Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) has been pitching a 2027-2028 Strategic Plan to consolidate its elementary and middle school levels as the district faces declining enrollment and budget concerns. Following two community forums held in May, LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie officially presented the plan to the Lapeer School Board on Wednesday (June 3) and […]
IMLAY CITY — Fruity fun is on the way with the return of the Blueberry Festival to Imlay City on Saturday, June 27. The Blueberry Festival, presented by the Imlay City Rotary Club and Bomb Burgers & Breakfast, will feature a variety of family-friendly contests, attractions, games, vendors and blueberry treats all located in the downtown area. Activities will begin […]
By: Ben Gagnon
MAYFIELD TWP. — Just under 50 Mayfield Township residents assembled Monday, June 15, to take part in the township's Annual Meeting of the Electors. The annual meeting, reinstated by township voters in 2020 through a citizen-initiated ballot proposal, allows Mayfield Township residents to vote on two specific agenda items: proposed raises for elected officials and a decision on whether to
ALMONT — For three decades, Kimberly VonHiltmayer has experienced nearly every facet of public education as a teacher, principal and superintendent…all at Almont Community Schools. VonHiltmayer, the Almont superintendent since 2023, is retiring at the end of the school year (June 30), marking the end of her 32-year career in the district. She will be succeeded by incoming Superintendent Kyle […]
By: Ben Gagnon
OTISVILLE — A former middle school teacher at LakeVille Community Schools is facing charges in Genesee County for an alleged sexual assault of a sixth-grade student more than a decade ago. Matthew Chapin, 48, has been charged with five counts, including three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, by the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office. The alleged assault took place at […]
