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π± What investigators know so far about the Dupont-Lapeer Airport fire
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Coffee in hand, Lapeer? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators know so far about the Dupont-Lapeer Airport fire
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cause of fire at Dupont-Lapeer Airport still under investigation (sanilacbroadcasting.com) — A Monday evening fire damaged a multi-bay hangar at Dupont-Lapeer Airport in Mayfield Township, but no civilians were hurt and the blaze was controlled in about 30 minutes. Lapeer Fire & Rescue and several neighboring departments responded, one firefighter suffered a non-life-threatening injury, and investigators are still working to determine the cause while thanking motorists who quickly called 9-1-1.
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- Friday Friends
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
10:00 am - Senator Kevin Daley District Office Hours
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
12:00 pm - Kids' LEGO® Club
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
10:00 am - Donation Days
Lapeer District Library, 170 Millville Rd, Lapeer
10:00 am - Watercolor Botanicals
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
12:00 pm - FLC Summer Playgroup
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
10:00 am - Hadley Storytime
Lapeer District Library, 3556 Hadley Road, Hadley
10:30 am - Otter Lake Book Club
Lapeer District Library, 6361 Detroit Street, Otter Lake
11:00 am - Birdwatching and Birding
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
5:00 pm - FLC Game Night
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
5:00 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
11:30 am - The Evening Book Club
Lapeer District Library, 921 West Nepessing St, Lapeer
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone near Baldwin / Turrill Rd receive a package from Amazon very early this morning that they didn't order?
I ordered a large expensive package that claims to have been delivered that I did not receive. Unfortunately, I can't contact customer service until… (Nextdoor Baldwin) - Goodmorning me and my mother have been talking she wants to do more with the community..
shes a blind lady that wants to try to get people like her to do activities, meet ups, cane walks, etc.. if you know anyone that is willing to get… (Nextdoor Crestview Manor)
- Qualified Staffing Search Group posted a job opening for Janitor -1st & 2nd Shift in Lapeer. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Lapeer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lapeer here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Genesee County Police Situation Puts School in Lockdown (wcrz.com)
Imlay City
- Norma Lee Westover (sanilaccountynews.com)
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- Vote for the Times Herald Prep Football Player of Week 2 (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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