Krystal Moralee

LAPEER — If the emergency services system was compared to the human body, Lapeer County Central Dispatch would be the brain — receiving and clarifying the incoming information, processing what needs to happen and relaying that information to the other systems within the body that have to take action. And much like the brain, the staff at Central Dispatch must […]

LAPEER — The scammers are becoming ever more aggressive, here in Lapeer County and far beyond, and local law enforcement agencies are urging people to be vigilant with their personal information and financial decisions. Sgt. Craig Miller, who retired from the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office and now works part-time for the Metamora Township Police Dept., has been impersonated recently by […]

LAPEER — Much like Lapeer County Central Dispatch, the volunteers for the Lapeer County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) team are dedicated to improving their knowledge and skills, enabling them to better assist when their services are requested. What's more, they do so without compensation, and simply out of a desire to help.

LAPEER TWP. — As we head into the winter months, when everyone is in close quarters and sharing their germs, staff at the Lapeer County Health Dept. is keeping an eye on the counts of a variety of illnesses. While influenza is present year-round, fall and winter are considered to be “flu season,” as cases tend to increase during the […]

LAPEER — It's November and we're still enjoying temperatures near 70 degrees, so it's difficult to think about ice, snow, and extreme cold, but it's Winter Weather Awareness Week, and the time to prepare for what's to come is now.

ALASKA — The National Christmas Tree, lit and displayed on the Ellipse in President’s Park near the White House gets a lot of attention, but there’s also another famous Christmas tree to enjoy in Washington D.C. known as The People’s Tree. According to uscapitolchristmastree. com, the tradition of the Capitol Christmas Tree, or The People’s Tree, began in 1964 when […]

LAPEER — The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners is giving Michigan State University the opportunity to remove certain wording related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from its memorandum of agreement for Extension services in Lapeer County for fiscal year 2025. MSU Extension (MSUE) services in the county include programs in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness; children and youth […]

IMLAY CITY — Lapeer County Animal Control received a special piece of equipment this week, which will help them assist with traffic crashes and other incidents that involve livestock.

LAPEER — Thanks to the generous donations of Lapeer County residents, year after year, Holiday Depot’s store in downtown Lapeer is nicely stocked with gifts and ready for parents who need some assistance to come shop for their children, and the shopping will begin even before Thanksgiving. This year, more than 50 collection barrels are scattered around town, ready to […]

The motions included the expenditure of $5,341 for a one-time cybersecurity vulnerability scan test, authorizing Buildings and Grounds and Animal