Imlay City, United States (Local)
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By: Ben Gagnon
ALMONT TWP. — The clock is ticking for Almont Township and the Village of Almont to reach a new three-year agreement for police services. On Tuesday morning (April 28), the Almont Township board held a special meeting to consider a contract offer from the Village of Almont, which owns and operates the Almont Police Dept. The township board voted to […]
By: Ben Gagnon
IMLAY CITY — The Hispanic Service Center is rolling out its annual Cinco de Mayo festival Saturday, May 2 in downtown Imlay City from 2-6 p.m. Festivalgoers can enjoy live dance and Mariachi performances, contests, vendors and authentic Mexican food all afternoon, with activities centered on Third and Almont Avenue. Mariachi Cristal will lead off the festival with Mariachi music […]
LAPEER — Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) is seeking public input on a strategic plan to consolidate its elementary schools and close some buildings for the 2027-2028 school year. Due to budget concerns and declining enrollment, LCS will be cutting two elementary principal positions next school year, in anticipation of streamlining operations and reducing the total number of buildings in use […]
IMLAY CITY — After serving in an interim capacity since November, Charles Rushton is now officially Imlay City’s top cop. On Tuesday, May 5, the Imlay City Commission unanimously supported City Manager Craig Horton’s appointment of Rushton to fulltime police chief. Rushton, formerly the deputy police commissioner for the Warren Police Dept., is succeeding Brett Selby, who officially resigned from […]
ALMONT — The Almont Community Schools (ACS) Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to five candidates. On May 11, the school board selected five candidates to interview for the district’s superintendent position. Interviews for the candidates will be held Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Almont High […]
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Area Rides, a public transportation service coordinated by the Hispanic Service Center, is expanding its coverage area to include major hospitals and airports in the region. Launched this February, Imlay City Area Rides is a low-cost service for senior citizens and residents in Imlay City and Imlay Township who need transportation to medical appointments, grocery […]
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 […]
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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 […]
