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Deerfield accident injures driver
      Oak Grove Road between Fish Lake and Five Lakes roads in Deerfield Township was closed for nearly an hour on Wednesday following a single vehicle accident.
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DAV, Harley’s Heroes to bring mobile counseling office to Lapeer
     LAPEER — In an effort to provide local military veterans free counseling and assistance with government benefits, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will have its mobile service office at Ray C’s Harley-Davidson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26.
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John Nugent announces interest in state House seat
     LAPEER COUNTY — The Lapeer Democratic Party Chair Gary Medland recently announced that John Nugent has filed to run for the Michigan State House.
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Businessmen: MDOT restrictions may ‘curb’ development along M-24
Driveway access irks some investors
     LAPEER TWP. — Operators of Troy-based Rainbow Child Care Center had hoped to have broken ground by now for its 16th center in Michigan — to be located on M-24 north of the I-69 interchange.
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Lapeer Commons project stalled until access off M-24 is resolved
     LAPEER — A large rock feature including a cascading waterfall and figure eight shaped ponds are under construction on 7.1 acres of property that developer Kevin Robertson of Lake Orion hopes will become a fourbuilding, multi-use complex called Lapeer Commons.
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Port Huron host to fun-filled activities
     PORT HURON — Spring has officially sprung in the Port Huron area. Those looking for a gas-tank getaway will find plenty to see and do in St. Clair County’s port city where Lake Huron empties into the St. Clair River.
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Kamax continues to expand operations at Mayfield Twp. plant
Germany-based company acquires another 2.5 acres fronting Bowers Road
     MAYFIELD TWP. — Despite a downturned economy, Kamax is holding its own and the company has grand plans for expansion here in Lapeer County in the next decade or two.
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Lapeer church to host Veteran’s Muster on May 27
     LAPEER — More than two centuries ago, General George Washington made a request of the 13 North American colonies to muster together in a fight for independence against the British, and for the last 200 years, brave men and women have continued to follow that call in order to ensure the freedom of United States citizens.
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Imlay City Farmers’ Market to host flower event Thursday
     IMLAY CITY — Detroit’s Eastern Market has its Flower Day and the Imlay City Farmers Market has Flower Power.
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Area residents invited to participate in cancer research
     LAPEER COUNTY — County residents will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a study that could very well help reduce the incidence of cancer.
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Commissioners approve bumper devices for county cars
     LAPEER — Lapeer County commissioners voted Thursday to allow the Risk Management Authority to apply for a Risk Avoidance Program grant for $468 for bumper devices for police cars, and they also gave Administrator John Biscoe the authority to approve these grant application requests in the future.
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Plum Creek Road slated for overlay
     MAYFIELD TWP. — Mayfield Township residents can expect some smoother roads by the end of the summer. The township board has approved several paving projects.
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New rules for pools in Mayfield Township
     MAYFIELD TWP. — As we head into the warmer months, Mayfield Township residents should be aware of the township’s zoning ordinance regarding private swimming pools. The township board approved an amendment to the ordinance at its meeting Monday.
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Mowing contract okayed in Mayfield
     MAYFIELD TWP. — The Mayfield Township Board on Monday approved a contract with Right Touch Landscaping, Inc., for spring clean-up and regular mowing and trimming at Stiles Cemetery, mowing, trimming and weeding at the township hall, insertion of flags in the veterans’ flag holders before Memorial Day, and emptying the cemetery trash barrels as
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Community Foundation looks back
     LAPEER — The Lapeer County Community Foundation held its annual celebration event at Gallery 194 Thursday night, reviewing the last year’s accomplishments and setting goals for the next year.
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Imlay City dumps trash bids
     IMLAY CITY — City residents will have to wait until August to find out who’ll be picking up their trash for the next three years
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Polly Ann trailhead dedication set for Wednesday near Imlay City
     IMLAY CITY — Hiking or biking the Polly Ann Trail in Imlay City just got a little easier.
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Marlette voters to face $5.3 million bond proposal on Aug. 7 ballot
     MARLETTE — Marlette Community Schools plans to ask voters to approve a $5.36- million bond issue for district improvements in the Aug. 7 election. The Marlette Board of Education approved the bond proposal for technology, safety and infrastructure updates at its May 8 meeting.
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Marlette superintendent earns high grades from board
     MARLETTE — The Marlette Comunity Schools superintendent received good grades during a recent evaluation. Board president Jay Burton summarized the 2011-12 superintendent’s evaluation for Jeriann Patterson at the board’s May 8 meeting.
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