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 — 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 […]
DRYDEN TWP. — Dryden Township Police Dept. Chief Shawn Peters has been recognized for dedicating 25 years to his department. Peters, who was appointed police chief on Sept. 11, 2018, received a certificate and special recognition from the Dryden Township board on Tuesday, July 14. He was also joined by his family and officers in the Dryden Township Police Dept. […]
DRYDEN TWP. — Dryden Township has become the latest local government in Lapeer County to impose a one-year moratorium on the permitting or establishment of data centers. On Tuesday, July 14, the Dryden Township board unanimously approved a police powers moratorium on data centers, effective immediately (dated July 14, 2026). Dryden Township attorney Mark Leichliter said the moratorium gives the […]
By: Ben Gagnon
OTISVILLE — Five more alleged victims have come forward in a case involving a former LakeVille Middle School teacher accused of sexual assault. On Friday, July 31, 13 new charges were issued against Matthew Chapin in Genesee County District Court, including 10 counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of misdemeanor assault and battery. According to Genesee County […]
OREGON TWP. — On Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 11:56 a.m., the City of Lapeer Fire & Rescue and the Elba Township Fire Department were dispatched to the 5000 block of Cinnamon Court in Oregon Township for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire unit reported a fire in progress in the basement of a single-family residence. Firefighters initiated an […]
OREGON TWP. — Oregon Township Supervisor Rich Clemens will be stepping down from his duties by the end of August. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Oregon Township Board accepted Clemens’ resignation, which will be effective on Aug. 31. Voting in favor of his resignation were Treasurer Cheryl Place, Trustee Wayne Barber and Trustee Chris VanBelle, with Clerk Michelle Osip casting […]
