Ben Gagnon

Staff Writer and Reporter at The County Press

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Articles

North Branch equestrian riders to compete on national stage in June

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

NORTH BRANCH — Two seniors from the North Branch High School Equestrian Team are preparing for a month of national-level competition, representing their school, community and state with pride. Rowan Conley and Myla Hochstein have earned their way to two prestigious events this June: the YEDA Nationals in Tennessee and the IEA Nationals in Texas. From June 5-8, the duo […]
North Branch Area Schools to launch new GSRP program

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

NORTH BRANCH — North Branch Area Schools (NBAS) will consolidate its early childhood programs under one roof this fall, including a new Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for preschool-aged students. The North Branch Early Learning Center (NBELC), located at the district’s Educational Services Center, 6655 Jefferson St., will house FABS Childcare, Little Learners Preschool and the GSRP program starting in […]
Weston Elementary’s All Stars reading program shines again

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

IMLAY CITY — Before the classrooms fill with the sounds of morning lessons, a special group of Weston Elementary School students has already begun their day with a head start, thanks to the long-running and highly successful All Stars reading intervention program. Running from October through May, All Stars is designed to strengthen foundational reading skills in young learners in […]
Almont police officer receives life-saving award

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

ALMONT — Almont Police Dept. Officer Kevin Kowalik has been recognized for his efforts to prevent an attempted suicide while off-duty outside the county. Kowalik, a fulltime officer in Almont, received a life-saving award from his department at the May 20 Almont Village Council meeting. Almont Police Dept. Chief Dan Willis presented the award to Kowalik and described how his […]
Imlay City officials approve contract for city manager

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

IMLAY CITY — Starting this July, Imlay City Manager Craig Horton will be working under a new contract with the city. Tuesday night, the Imlay City Commission passed a motion by a vote of 5-2 authorizing Mayor Barbara Yockey to sign Horton’s four-year contract, which is set to begin July 1 and expire on June 30, 2029. Commissioners Joe DeLuca […]
Almont calls for township to pay more for police

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

ALMONT TWP. — Almont Village Manager Dale Kerbyson is asking Almont Township to contribute more towards its share of costs for police coverage when a new contract period starts this summer. Monday morning, the township board held a special meeting to discuss proposed police budget increases with Kerbyson and Almont Police Dept. Chief Dan Willis. Almont Township is nearing the […]
LCCF awards $15,000 grant to Imlay City DDA for new pavilion

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

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Lapeer County Community Foundation (LCCF) to support a significant downtown improvement initiative. The grant will contribute to a $65,000 construction project to build a 40-foot by 60-foot open air pavilion at Lamb Steele Park that will enhance the vibrancy of the downtown […]
‘Belt-tightening’ could be in store for Lapeer Community Schools

3 weeks ago | thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Ben Gagnon

LAPEER — Officials at Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) are looking ahead to cost-saving measures amid economic uncertainty and an anticipated decline in student population. Wednesday evening, LCS Director of Finance Erica Ingles presented an update for the Lapeer School Board in advance of the district’s upcoming fiscal year budget. Ingles discussed projections for state education revenue and economic variables that […]
Almont Middle School presents BMX show for student assembly

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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 […]