Krystal Moralee

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LAPEER — One very popular local gift idea is presented by the Friends of the deAngeli Branch Library, and they sell out every year. Before Thanksgiving, the Friends put together carefully-curated book bundles and gift baskets that contain a book — or several — with a common theme, and additional gift items that match the theme. For example, there may […]

OREGON TWP. — Lapeer County is still known for its rural atmosphere, and one uniquely Lapeer County experience is the annual Christmas in the Barn fundraiser for Horses of Hope, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the old Thurlow Auction barn at 3421 Bronson Lake Rd. in Oregon Township.

DRYDEN — Twenty-five years after 20 miles of the old Pontiac, Oxford, and Northern (P, O & N) railroad right of way in Lapeer County was purchased by the state as the foundation for a rail-to-trail project, the second significant improvement to the Polly Ann Trail has been completed. The Friends of the Polly Ann Trail and other supporters celebrated […]

Lapeer County Clerk Theresa Spencer (left) speaks to Rena Fountain during the recount on Monday for the Goodland Township clerk race. Also pictured assisting with the process are Bob Weir, Romona Sanchez, Karin Lackey, and Chief Deputy County Clerk Jennifer Hadden. Photo by Krystal Moralee

LAPEER — As the Lapeer County Board of Commissioners wraps up the year, they are tying up loose ends for the expenditure of the almost $17 million that the county received in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Over the past couple years, the understanding was that the money had to be earmarked by the end of 2024 and spent

Teacher Tina Athanassopoulos said her students, 12 individuals between the ages of 18 and 25, just completed a month with a “giving back” theme.

IMLAY CITY — As a central county in a rural region, Lapeer County received a new trailer equipped to assist with emergency response to accidents involving livestock (ERAIL) this year.

LAPEER — It was well into the eighth day of the new year before the cries of the first baby born in 2025 at McLaren Lapeer Region were heard in the hospital’s Birth Center. Beckett Michael Stone made his appearance at 2:09 p.m. on Wednesday, weighing in at nine pounds, one ounce, and measuring 22 inches long. New mom Anna […]

LAPEER — The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners approved a name change for the Lapeer County Dept. of Veterans Affairs on Thursday. The department will now be known as the Dept. of Veteran Services.