Jeff Hogan

LAPEER — On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America's Semiquincentennial. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity for citizens and communities to reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans and possibly renew our commitment to the ideals of

LAPEER — Pat Cronin, 72, will retire Thursday, April 30 after a 52-year career selling State Farm insurance and running an agency from an office on North Court Street in downtown Lapeer. Also retiring Thursday is Donna Smith, who has served as Cronin’s office manager for 43 years. When he started his business in 1974 at age 20, he had […]

LAPEER —The National Weather Service (NWS) in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Red Flag Warning for Lapeer County until 7 p.m. this evening. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now…or will shortly. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

LAPEER — A sure sign of spring and warmer weather ahead in downtown Lapeer is the return of two attractions that draw thousands of people to the central business district each summer. The Lapeer Car Cruise season starts Monday, May 11 from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Lapeer. The cruise, sponsored by the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority, also includes music provided […]

LAPEER — Troy and Alyssa Holt of Attica Township — both charged with child abuse and torture against their 2-month-old baby — waived their preliminary examination on Friday (May 8) before 71A District Court Judge Laura Cheger Barnard. The couple, shackled and wearing orange Lapeer County Jail jumpsuits, were brought in separately into the courtroom. Their attorney asked for more […]

LAPEER — The Lapeer Planning Commission on Thursday, May 14 has scheduled three public hearings to get citizen feedback on a special land use to allow a single-family homes on property zoned for general business, as well as an amended concept plan for property known as the Lapeer Commons on S. Main Street (M-24). The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 […]

LAPEER — The City of Lapeer recently combined its planning and building departments to increase efficiency. On May 4, Samantha Fountain started as the City’s Community & Economic Development Director — the first time that the City of Lapeer has had a full-time economic development director to help retain and attract new businesses to the community. “In my three years […]

LAPEER — Monday evening (May 18) was another marathon meeting of the Lapeer City Commission, running close to five hours due to several protracted debates — including nearly an hour-long discussion about paying a $2,919.38 bill to a Detroit-based labor counsel firm that Mayor Jeramy Hing approached to assist him with complaints regarding several city employees brought to his attention. […]

ALMONT — Nov. 5, 2025 is a day that shattered and forever changed the lives of the Welch family, employees at Trims Unlimited in Almont Township and law enforcement officers who responded to a fatal shooting at the facility and were involved in a chase and the suspect’s apprehension. In the early hours of Nov. 5, William Channer, 32, of […]

LAPEER — The Lapeer City Commission on Monday, June 1 will review a preliminary site plan for a proposal to construct 112 single-family homes for what would be known as Brookwood of Lapeer North. The phased single-family project is located on a 34.2-acre site near the intersection of Oregon and Millville roads in the northeast corner of the city. As […]