Krystal Moralee

LAPEER — A number of motions were passed at Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting to spend some of the county's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Those expenditures – or moves toward them – include the following:

LAPEER — Jessica Franckiewicz originally intended to attend veterinary school, but an internship with Lapeer County Animal Control a couple years ago made an impact on her, and now she’s come on board as the newest animal control officer at Animal Control. Franckiewicz, 23, grew up in Macomb County and was completing her bachelor’s degree in animal science and agribusiness […]

LAPEER — Lapeer County Central Dispatch has been in place since 1997, but in that time the only renovations that have been done were about a decade ago in the dispatch room when Central Dispatch switched over to a new radio system. Recently, however, the building was freshened up a bit. The 27-year-old carpeting was replaced by Skaff Flooring, a […]

ATTICA TWP. — If the volunteers and donors at Attica Methodist Church had it their way, no one would go hungry, and the church puts forth an effort to ensure that via a food pantry, community dinners and occasional community breakfasts. The church offers a drive-thru food pantry on the second (12:30-3 p.m.) and fourth (3-6 p.m.) Monday of every […]

LAPEER — County officials were disappointed to learn that Lapeer County was not selected to receive grants from the National Park Service's Save America's Treasures grant program to help with efforts to renovate the historic courthouse in downtown Lapeer and Forest Hall at General Squier Memorial Park.

Editor’s note: The tradition of faith-based communities and area churches supporting the community is a long-standing one in Lapeer County. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Lapeer Free Methodist Church, our team shares how that church and others in the county support those in need. MAYFIELD TWP. — From humble beginnings with a handful of folks having prayer […]

LAPEER COUNTY — Summer road work throughout the county is continuing as the season rolls toward fall, with some of the projects completed, some wrapping up in the next few weeks, and a couple projects that are still scheduled to begin. The $9.6 million project to replace a bridge between Armstrong and Caldwell roads with a box culvert, as well […]

ATTICA TWP. — Now in its 46th year, the Lapeer County Sheriff's Department's Explorer program is looking for candidates between the ages of 14 and

LAPEER — Most people likely don’t equate death with romance, as we vow to love our spouses “until death do us part.” It’s an ending, at least of life as we know it here on Earth. The fact remains, however, that death is as much a part of life as birth, and love is what makes it all worthwhile in […]

Editor’s note: A tour of the many cemeteries in Lapeer County reveals stories of past communities, past lives, past loves and a look at the rich history of those who came before us. Today’s Insight section gives readers a glimpse into area cemeteries, the many stories each one holds, and information on an opportunity to learn more thanks to an […]