Lapeer honors distinguished alums
      LAPEER — With proud family and friends looking on, a former Lapeer high school teacher, a college professor and author, a U.S. Army marksman and a newspaperman and author were inducted into the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor at a ceremony at Lapeer East on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Hadley Twp. moves forward with school property bid
BY NANCY ANGELLOTTI STAFF WRITER
      HADLEY TWP. — Hadley Township Supervisor Ernie Monroe said the township submitted its bid for Hadley Elementary School to the Lapeer Community School district last week. At this week's township board meeting, he said there had been no decision yet, and he had received no timeline for a response. He said he didn't know if there were other bids.
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Imlay Chamber maps holiday plans
      IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director is gearing up for her second board meeting. Kim Marrone took over at the Chamber’s executive director last month. The Chamber board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, in the Chamber office at Imlay City Hall, 150 N. Main St.
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Toys for Tots hosts collection this weekend
      LAPEER — The Walmart store in Lapeer will host a toy drive for Toys for Tots in Lapeer County, the annual Christmas holiday program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend, Nov. 14- 15.
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Columbiaville makes committee assignments
      COLUMBIAVILLE — Council members approved the following committee member reappointments: Denise Dupack and Greg Baker (DDA), Lynnae Millard and new appointee Paul Milka (Planning Commission), Kandie Deweese, Joanne St.
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Otter Lake wants to ban leaf burning
      OTTER LAKE — President Dave Dorr said the village needs a leafburning ordinance. Dorr said there are health issues associated with leaf burning and that a total ban was the way to go. Council members voted to proceed with a “total ban” leaf burning ordinance. In other action, council members:
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It’s the Pits fundraiser set
      METAMORA — The MLPA (Metamora Land Preservation Alliance) "It's the Pit's" fundraising event is Monday Nov. 16 from 6:30- 9:30 at the Historic White Horse Inn. Tickets are $50 each, which includes a buffet dinner. There also will be a live and silent auction. Tickets available at the White Horse Inn. Seating is limited.
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Remembering our veterans
      LAPEER COUNTY — Lapeer County residents honored veterans during various Veterans Day events.
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