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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
FLINT — A one-count charge against District 1 Lapeer County Commissioner Scott McMahan, 47 of Columbiaville, for swearing falsely while under oath for the purpose of qualifying as a candidate for elective office has been dropped. John Potbury, chief assistant prosecuting attorney at the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office, commented in a statement, “The initial charge authorized against Scott McMahan has […]
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
OREGON TWP. — A late Tuesday afternoon fire caused extensive damage to a tri-level home on North Shore Drive, east of Indian Road, in Oregon Township. The first call to Lapeer County Central Dispatch reported leaves on fire in the backyard that caught a deck on fire and spread into the home. There was nobody home at the time of […]
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER COUNTY — Time outdoors is time well spent throughout the year, but it’s especially enjoyable during the summer in Lapeer County. Hiking, fishing, boating and other warm-weather activities can renew your appreciation for nature. They also are good for physical and mental health. Summer can bring hot temperatures, and working or playing in the heat can be dangerous. As […]
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER COUNTY — With the summer months just beginning and the sun shining, more and more people will be spending time outside enjoying the weather. While being outside on a nice day is enjoyable, people must be aware of the dangers associated with overexposure to the sun and need to protect their skin. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight […]
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER — During the summer months, many Lapeer County residents including children and adults alike like to ride bicycles in their neighborhoods, along area roadways and on local trails. It’s important for local motorists to be mindful and watchful for bicycle riders along roadways or approaches to intersections. According to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, crashes involving bicycles […]
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER COUNTY — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting across Michigan today, prompting the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to issue an Air Quality Alert for Lapeer County and southeast Michigan for today (Friday) through 6 a.m. Saturday. The advisory is also in effect for Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Tuscola, Sanilac and St. Clair counties.
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1 week ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER — Last week Lapeer County saw below-normal temperatures and several days of cool, rainy weather. The 90-day forecast for the county and the Thumb region suggests warmer temperatures can be expected June through August. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) at the National Weather Service (NWS) recently released a three-month “official” forecast. If the NWS is correct, Lapeer County has […]
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2 weeks ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
METAMORA — Downtown Metamora was the scene Tuesday afternoon of a shoot for a RAM pickup truck commercial. A California-based production crew was in the Metamora area to film a commercial that sought to capture images and the feel of “small-town America.” The County Press was there, though due to the sensitive nature of showing new prototype RAM vehicles we […]
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2 weeks ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
LAPEER COUNTY — Monday is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember and honor those who have died in service to our country. In Lapeer County, there are numerous ceremonies in communities and at local cemeteries where the public can join military service organizations who organized the holiday programs. • In Lapeer, a ceremony will be held at 11:30 […]
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2 weeks ago | 
thecountypress.mihomepaper.com | Jeff Hogan
METAMORA TWP. — The Metamora Township Police Dept., supported by township officials, continue to embrace cutting-edge technology to provide additional tools that officers can use to enhance police protection and to deter crime. In September 2023, the department became the first law enforcement agency in Lapeer County to have a drone unit. Now, Chief Ryan Davis and the department are […]
