Ben Gagnon

Staff Writer and Reporter at The County Press

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Articles

Almont Middle School presents BMX show for student assembly

2 days ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

ALMONT — Almont Middle School (AMS) students were awed by aerial tricks during a highflying BMX show this week. Monday afternoon, AMS welcomed OneWorld Action Sports to put on a special spring assembly in the school’s back parking lot. BMX riders David Lieb and Christopher Salopeck performed a variety of tricks like backflips, handlebar spins and wheelies with announcing provided […]
Boundary adjustment approved for Mayfield Township Hall property

2 days ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

MAYFIELD TWP. — Mayfield Township is adjusting the eastern boundary of its township hall property with a neighboring parcel to account for a mix-up with fence placement that took place many decades ago. Monday evening, the Mayfield Township Board voted to pursue a boundary adjustment on the east side of its property with the Joan Beverly Fick Trust in the […]
Imlay City officials approve tentative contract offer to city manager

5 days ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

IMLAY CITY — Following several workshop sessions over the past month, the Imlay City Commission has managed to hammer out a new contract proposal for Imlay City Manager Craig Horton. On May 6, commissioners approved a tentative four-year contract offer for Horton by a vote of 5-2, with Commissioners Joe DeLuca and Al Ramirez voting against the offer. The decision […]
Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce plays active role in the community

5 days ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce does its part to promote all things Imlay City by hosting seasonal events and supporting the local business community. Community events One of the Chamber’s marquee annual events is Summer Fest, a citywide celebration entering its fourth year. Summer Fest includes a themed parade through the downtown area, fireworks at […]
Greg Dennis honored as Imlay City Schools Friend of Youth for 2025

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

IMLAY CITY — Imlay City School Board Vice President Greg Dennis has been named the Imlay City Schools Friend of Youth recipient for 2025. Dennis, a school board member since 2010 and owner of Midwest Commercial Construction in Imlay City, was honored by his colleagues on April 28 at the regular school board meeting and received a plaque for his […]
North Branch educator named State Teacher of the Year

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

NORTH BRANCH — Social studies teacher Corey Rosser has been named Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Dept. of Education (MDE). Rosser, a teacher at Quest Alternative High School in North Branch, received the award Tuesday morning during a press conference hosted by State Superintendent Michael F. Rice and officials with the MDE and the Michigan State Board of […]
Imlay City Schools host 3rd annual mental health fair

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Community Schools recently welcomed more than 100 attendees to its 3rd Annual Spring Into Mental Health and Wellness event, offering an uplifting mix of family fun and vital community resources focused on health and wellbeing. Held on the grounds of Imlay City High School (ICHS), the April 9 event brought families together for an afternoon […]
Mayfield Twp. breaks ground on public safety building

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

MAYFIELD TWP. — Construction is about to begin on a new public safety building that will service Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Lapeer County EMS personnel in Mayfield Township. On April 30, township officials held a groundbreaking to kick off the project, which will take place behind the township hall on 1900 N. Saginaw Rd. Lapeer County Undersheriff Michael […]
Rolland-Warner hits the mark with adaptive archery program

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

LAPEER — Entering its third year, the adaptive archery program at Rolland-Warner Middle School continues to inspire special needs students to aim for their goals — both on the range and in everyday life. On April 30, adaptive archery students showed off their skills during a practice session at the school’s cafeteria. The program, open to kids in grades 6-7 […]
Imlay City bicyclist struck while crossing intersection

1 week ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

IMLAY CITY — A bicyclist from Imlay City is recovering from injuries he sustained last week in a collision with a vehicle on Almont Avenue. On April 25 at 3 p.m., Imlay City police officers responded to a vehicle/bicycle crash that happened at the west side of Almont Avenue near Fifth Street. Officers arrived to find a large crowd had […]