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Firefighters rescue elderly man, dog from icy water
IMLAY TWP. — Just a day after firefighters retrieved the body of an Imlay City man after he broke through the ice on a Arcadia Township Lake while fishing, an elderly South Van Dyke Road man went through the ice trying to rescue his dog. This time, however, tragedy was averted. More...
County prepares for more revenue sharing challenges
BY NANCY R. ELLIOTT 810-452-2601 • nelliott@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — Now that Gov. Rick Snyder has presented his 2013 budget recommendations, Lapeer County officials are getting a clearer picture of what to expect in terms of revenue sharing. More...


BREAKING SCORES

Lapeer to clash with Goodrich

Lisa Paine
      Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:15 p.m.— LAPEER— Lapeer High Schools takes on Goodrich at 7:30 p.m. today at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. 
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 News
• Metamora gives the nod to tower
METAMORA — The village offices in Metamora were crowded once again Monday night, when council members reconvened to consider variances that would allow construction of a tower in the village. More...
• Annual Blueberry Festival benefit auction on March 10
• article has image Expanding Michigan’s agricultural workforce
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 Police Beat
• Police Beat
Man arrested LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept. took a 20-year-old man into custody Feb. 13 on an unspecified warrant at a Jacqualyn Drive residence and took him to the Lapeer County Jail. Felony warrant More...
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 Opinion
• IN OUR WORDS
Time expired for downtown meters
We posed the question a few weeks ago in our “Weigh In” feature where we wrote: “It’s no secret that downtown Lapeer has been struggling for the last several years to attract and retain business in the city’s central business district. Some have suggested trying to make downtown Lapeer a destination for antique dealers and shoppers. More...
• article has image TALK TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
• Moral discomfort
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 Obituaries
• article has image REVEREND DONALD C. KROHN,
84, of Imlay City, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 after an extended illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donald Clinton Krohn was born November 28, 1927, in Port Huron, son of Harvey and Erma Krohn. He grew up in Port Huron. Donald was a graduate of Port Huron High School. More...
• DOUG MOTT, 49,
• article has image SALOMEA (SALLY) SKALECKI BROWN, 78,
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 Sports
• article has image East-West rubber match could be history maker
West girls on track to win first-ever Metro title outright
LAPEER — The Lapeer East and West boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will meet for the second time this year on Friday, Feb. 24, and the outcome could be a milestone for the West girls’ team. More...
• article has image Mentored Youth Hunt approved by National Resources Council
• Outdoor Calendar
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 Community View
• article has image TheSaucecats sure to delight at Mardi Gras party
LAPEER — The Lapeer Center Building will be the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day. The evening of Saturday, March 17 will be the return of the popular Mardi Gras party with dinner, dancing and allround fun. The event is hosted every other year to help raise funds for Kids in New Directions (KIND). More...
• article has image Totally ’80s
• Boy injured in mowing accident to host fundraiser
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 Calendar
• CALENDAR
ART AND THEATER TUESDAY, FEB. 28 & WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29 Burn the Floor, dance group, at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 8 p.m. Cost is $23-49. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237- 7333. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 More...
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