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Munch time at Ed-Tech

‘Aggie’ the tortoise at home in Ed-Tech greenhouses
BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com
ATTICA TWP — Seven years ago when an Attica Township family spotted a softball sized tortoise trudging through their yard, they realized it wasn’t native and wouldn’t likely survive the coming winter. More...

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Police Beat

Police Beat

No drivers licenses lead to tickets ARCADIA TWP. — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. cited a 27- year-old woman with driving on a suspended license Wednesday May 15 following a traffic stop on North Lake Pleasant Road near Haines Road. More...

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Opinion

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IN OUR WORDS

Abused children need your attention

Child sexual abuse is an extremely ugly topic that many consider taboo. But they shouldn’t. More...

IN YOUR WORDS

“Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.”

A rough week for the Obama Administration Outrage at President fills my soul More...

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Sports

West’s Clements advances to state finals

No. 3 singles win leads Lady Panthers to third place at tennis regional; East 7th
BY SPORTS STAFF

FENTON — Amidst an 11- team field at the girls’ varsity tennis regional No. More...

Cardinals split with Peck

BY SPORTS STAFF

The Cardinals split with Peck, which won its league title already this season, winning the opener, 10-9, but losing the nightcap, 12-11. More...

Clean break

LISA PAINE
SPORTS EDITOR

With just a few weeks until Lapeer Community Schools unveils the community’s preference for the new mascot and school colors for the new unified Lapeer High School that will officially open on the campus of Lapeer East starting with the 2014-15 More...

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Road Work Update: Scott Road closed for culvert replacement - 8:35 a.m. May 20, 2013  Free Access 

LAPEER COUNTY —  Deerfield Township’s Scott Road at Fish Lake Road will be closed most of today while Lapeer County Road Commission crews replace a culvert. More...

Among the best in the U.S.

Imlay City earns bragging rights
BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com

IMLAY CITY — They aren’t throwing a party just yet — that’s being planned for the 2013-14 school year kick-off in August — but Imlay City Community Schools officials are tickled to make US News and World Report’s 2 More...

New director starts at PIX Theatre-Gallery 194

Lapeer native Jill Lyons has long ties to building
BY JACOB HUNSANGER 810-452-2609 • jhunsanger@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — The day before Jill Lyons’ first birthday in 1965, her parents Don and Carol Lyons opened the Lyons and Smith clothing store on the corner of Nepessing and Court streets. More...

Sports Update

LakeVille soccer loses to Clio

   Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 8:09 p.m. - CLIO -- The LakeVille girls soccer team fell to Clio on the road on Tuesday, 8-0. Full Story


News

Preschooler walks away when aunt falls asleep

LAPEER — The lure of cotton candy led a 4-year-old girl to wander from her aunt’s home Wednesday afternoon after the aunt fell asleep. More...

Watch for road delays as projects begin

LAPEER COUNTY — Three road projects are expected to start Monday that will cause headaches for some motorists. More...

Almont Twp. officials OK citizen’s fireworks show

ALMONT TWP —The July skies over Wally Maslowsky’s Shoemaker Road home will once again sparkle with patriotic lights. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

KENNETH RICHARD MILES, 91, of North Branch (formerly of the Farwell/Clare areas), died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Marlette Hospice Residence. More...

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Marketplace

IC Chamber plans Blueberry Festival golf outing on June 1

BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com

IMLAY CITY — Like things in your rearview mirror, the 33rd Annual Blueberry Festival is closer than it seems and a golf fundraiser to help support it is even closer. More...

Houghtaling Agency welcomes experience of Craig VanNorman

BY KRYSTAL JOHNS 810-452-2601• kjohns@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — The Houghtaling Agency gained an experienced agent in October when Craig VanNorman came on board. More...

Weigh In

Editor’s note: The County Press is asking area business people and professionals to “Weigh In” with your answers to our weekly Weigh In question. More...

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Calendar

CARDS AND GAMES

TUESDAYSBingo, hosted by theLapeer Masonic Lodges at theLapeer Center Building. Earlybirds start at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thekitchen will be open for dinnerand snacks. More...

CAR SHOWS

MAY 19Deerfield Fire & Rescue3rd Annual Car Show,Burnside Road & M-24 (11miles north of I-69). Free tothe public. Details: 810-614-0685 or 810-358-7227. More...

CHILDREN

MONDAYSAttica Christian playgroupfrom 10-11:30 a.m., at AtticaUnited Methodist Church, featuring pre-school sized Biblestories, a snack, interactivesongs, crafts and games withChristian themes. More...

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