50 years and still going strong 2py2w

Almont bus driver honored for her dedication   ALMONT — You know you’ve been driving school bus a long time when you start seeing third and fourth generation riders on your bus. For Gretchen Hough, she’s pretty much been there and done it all for Almont Community...

Weston students urged to keep reading this summer 3y5m2j

Teachers hoping to avoid “summer slide”   Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Dr. Dina Tallis Imlay City Schools Executive Director-Curriculum and Instruction.   IMLAY CITY — Weston Elementary School is making sure the joy of reading...

Almont is headed to the Final Four 3p5913

Raiders upset sixth-ranked Frankenmuth to win title, 2-1     ALMONT — The 13th-ranked Almont girls’ soccer team advanced to the Final 4 for the first time, securing their spot with a 2-1 victory over sixth-rated Frankenmuth in a Division 3 regional...

All-Area boys’ golf team selected 3b203z

TRI-CITY AREA — From the opening match until the last, these competitors set themselves apart from the rest with their respective performances out on the course. Here is a look at who made the 2025 edition of The Tri-City Times All-Area golf team and the credentials...

Times Updates

Bugs on Wheels coming to Goodland Township Library

Bugs on Wheels coming to Goodland Township Library 652b72

GOODLAND TWP. — Bugs are remarkable creatures and do more for us than we realize. On Monday, June 16, at 4:00 p.m., Ms. Nadia will bring her bugs to the Goodland Township Library. You will get to see some insects you have never seen before and even touch them if you...

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IC VFW to hold flag retirement ceremony p6f2i

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 135 will be retiring American flags as part of the observance of Flag Day on Saturday, June 14. The local post will be performing the old flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. at the hall...

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News

Almont library June events 5hx1a

Editor’s note: The following was submitted by the Almont District Library, (810) 798-3100 ALMONT — The Almont District Library’s June lineup of events consists of: Be inspired to Color Our World this summer! Express your creativity during a summer full of reading,...

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50 years and still going strong

50 years and still going strong 14n3l

Almont bus driver honored for her dedication   ALMONT — You know you’ve been driving school bus a long time when you start seeing third and fourth generation riders on your bus. For Gretchen Hough, she’s pretty much been there and done it all for Almont Community...

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Weston students urged to keep reading this summer

Weston students urged to keep reading this summer 673a2n

Teachers hoping to avoid “summer slide”   Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Dr. Dina Tallis Imlay City Schools Executive Director-Curriculum and Instruction.   IMLAY CITY — Weston Elementary School is making sure the joy of reading...

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Bombstyle Blueberry festival downtown IC

Bombstyle Blueberry festival downtown IC 1v636i

One-day event packed with activities for everyone   IMLAY CITY — Plans continue to be finalized for the rapidly approaching Bombstyle Blueberry Festival. The one day event, on June 21, has been being planned for the past several months by a group of people who...

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Sports

Almont is headed to the Final Four

Almont is headed to the Final Four 4r4ww

Raiders upset sixth-ranked Frankenmuth to win title, 2-1     ALMONT — The 13th-ranked Almont girls’ soccer team advanced to the Final 4 for the first time, securing their spot with a 2-1 victory over sixth-rated Frankenmuth in a Division 3 regional...

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Raiders reach regional finals with 5-1 win

Raiders reach regional finals with 5-1 win 423g45

ALMONT — The Almont girls’ soccer team (no. 13, Division 3) saw to it that their tournament path would continue a bit longer, accomplishing the feat with a 5-1 triumph against Williamston in a regional semifinal encounter on Tuesday, June 3. Lansing Catholic High...

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All-Area boys’ golf team selected

All-Area boys’ golf team selected 655p2e

TRI-CITY AREA — From the opening match until the last, these competitors set themselves apart from the rest with their respective performances out on the course. Here is a look at who made the 2025 edition of The Tri-City Times All-Area golf team and the credentials...

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Fuller claims 31st spot at golf finals

Fuller claims 31st spot at golf finals e4g6f

ALMONT — Almont’s Jacob Fuller posted a 163 output over 36 holes, good for a 31st-place showing at the Division 3 state finals last week. Play was contested Friday and Saturday at Grand Valley State University’s Meadows Golf Course. Fuller opened tournament action...

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Columns

Losing streak 4s1j6o

When two days into a European vacation with friends last month, I either misplaced or someone stole my fanny pack containing cash. The discovery came as a shock when I unpacked my bags upon our arrival at our following destination. Several hundred euros and American...

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Small Town Chronicles: Second Graders steal hearts 4q431m

Almont Second Graders take over downtown Almont! I must alarm The Bells, well the school bell at least and share how downtown was invaded by smiles, giggles and wide eyed seven-year-olds. Since 2018 the Almont Community Historical Society has hosted second graders on...

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You belong: The deep need to be known and loved 4s343e

Growing up, I was very shy, and I spent much of my childhood and young adulthood feeling like an outsider. To be honest, I was so quiet that I was boring. Who wants to be friends with someone who never says anything? When I became a pastor, I discovered that I was...

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Benefits of travel 5f235

In the 1990's, my middle, teenaged daughter said she'd like to take a mission trip to with a missionary organization based in New York. Several youth from our church had traveled to various countries with TWO (Teen World Outreach), and returned more zealous to...

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Opinion

Social district is a strong start to revitalizing downtown Imlay City 285s6p

Imlay City's downtown area was once the heart and soul of our community. Our downtown district had a pharmacy, grocery store, meat market, bakery, shoe store, hardware and clothing. Times have changed downtown districts. Today our downtown area struggles to draw...

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We predict a bright and Happy New Year! 3f6v5t

As the old year 2024 draws to a close, people have a tendency to look back at the year to measure their personal successes, a sort of self-evaluation. At the same time they look forward with eager anticipation to the new year, 2025. We too are excited and hopeful for...

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Chamber to present it’s highest honor, “Citizen of the Year” 1p2331

With election season over, it’s time to turn our attention to less contentious matters and cast the spotlight on the friends, neighbors, teachers, community leaders and public servants who make the Imlay City area such a special place to work and live. Every year this...

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Stay safe this Fourth of July 1o1wd

The skies will be filled with fireworks, both legal and illegal, as they have for decades. People look forward to the holidays to light off the explosives that light up the sky with beautiful colors, causing ooohs and ahhs from those watching. With new laws in place...

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Obituaries

Peggy Joleen Bollaert (Bradish), 79

Peggy Joleen Bollaert (Bradish), 79 e3j2p

In Loving Memory of Peggy Joleen Bollaert (Bradish) 1945-2025. Peggy Joleen Bollaert beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, ed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, after a courageous five­year journey with Parkinson's Disease....

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Gerald “Gerry” William Lewis, 80

Gerald “Gerry” William Lewis, 80 666bj

Gerald "Gerry" William Lewis, 80, a lifelong Capac resident, ed away quietly on Friday, January 3, 2025, at McLaren Port Huron Hospital, surrounded by family. Gerry is survived by Jane, his wife of 44 years and two children, Steve (Jenny) Lewis of Emmett and Renee...

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Martin Gary Nelson, 61

Martin Gary Nelson, 61 3w2p6q

Martin Gary Nelson December 25, 1963 - June 1, 2025. Martin Gary Nelson (Marty) ed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on Christmas Day in 1963 in Lapeer, Michigan, Marty lived a life full of curiosity, humor and heart. A graduate of Imlay City High...

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Veronica Soto, 56

Veronica Soto, 56 1dr1m

Veronica Soto, age 56, of Imlay City, Michigan, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Veronica Flores was born June 26, 1968 in Guanaguato, Mexico. She is the daughter of Jose and the late Sandalia (Lopez) Flores. She married Jose...

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Legal Notices

Village of Dryden Special Hearing

Village of Dryden Special Hearing 453l4x

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VILLAGE OF CAPAC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i5829

VILLAGE OF CAPAC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Capac will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Capac Municipal Building located at 208 N. Main Street, Capac, Michigan, 48014. The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments...

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CITY OF IMLAY CITY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 03, 2025 SYNOPSIS 6f4l1y

CITY OF IMLAY CITY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 03, 2025 SYNOPSIS Mayor Yockey called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present: Davis, Ramirez, Stempien, Tanis. Commissioners absent: Blount, DeLuca. Also...

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CAPAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025-2026 BUDGET 386249

CAPAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025-2026 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17, 2025, at seven o'clock p.m., at the Cafetorium 541 N. Glassford Street, Capac, Michigan, the Board of Education of Capac Community Schools will hold a...

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