Lapeers Best

03/11/2026

💰 **Lapeer's 1% Income Tax: Can We Afford to Eliminate It?**

Lapeer collects more than $5 million annually in income taxes, helping fund police, fire, and other essential city services.

But how does our overall tax burden compare with other Michigan cities? And could we realistically reduce the tax without sacrificing services?

At Lapeers Best, we're strong supporters of our local police, firefighters, and city employees. We took a closer look at the numbers to better understand what's at stake.

📰 **Read our full breakdown on Lapeers Best.**

Where does Lapeer's 1% income tax go? We examine city property taxes, police and fire funding, and whether reducing the tax is financially possible.

09/10/2026

Who’s heading to Fantasy Forest tomorrow? 🎃🍂

The Kiwanis Club of Lapeer’s annual event returns to Rowden Park on October 10 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Make some local memories and enjoy an afternoon out in Lapeer!

Follow Lapeer’s Best for more community happenings—and tag a family who would love to go! 👇

08/10/2026

Lapeer, what’s your costume this year? 🎃👻

Nightmare on Nepessing returns downtown this Saturday, October 10, from 6 p.m.–1 a.m.! The Lapeer Optimist Club is bringing back costume contests with cash prizes for solo, couple/pair, and group costumes.

Get tickets through the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce or an Optimist Club member.

Follow Lapeer’s Best for local happenings—and tag your costume partner! 🕸️

19/08/2026

🌳 How deep do your family’s Lapeer County roots go?

Share an approximate year, an old family name, where they lived—and any story that’s been passed down through the generations. Maybe they owned a local business, worked a family farm or witnessed a memorable piece of Lapeer County history! 📜

Every family connection has a story, and we’d love to hear yours. For the next 30 days, everyone who comments will be entered to win a $100 local gift certificate from one of the following local businesses! 🎉

TheDoghouse.Coffee
Beautiful U Salon & Spa
Woodchips BBQ
Kookys N Cream
William Peter Mansion
Viers Auto Sales
Viers Golf Cars & Trailer Sales
Bottom Creek
The White Horse Inn
The Flower Basket
Crank Cycle & Fitness
Tilted Axis Brewing Co.

Tag a relative who might know more!

17/08/2026

07/08/2026

Be sure to put this on your calendars!

🔥 BBQ lovers, this one’s for you! 🍖🏍️

The Great Lakes Smoke Showdown BBQ Cook Off is coming to The Mayfield Tavern on Sunday, August 16! Come sample incredible BBQ, enjoy family fun, check out the bikes, and support a great cause.

❤️ Proceeds benefit the Lapeer Child Advocacy Center and Lapeer VFW.

Who are you bringing with you? Tag them below! 👇

Find event details in the Lapeers Best app!

https://www.lapeersbest.com/events/c/0/i/97614187/great-lakes-smoke-showdown-bbq-cook

🔥🍖 REV UP YOUR ENGINES FOR THE GREAT LAKES SMOKE SHOWDOWN BBQ CONTEST! 🏍️🔥

12/07/2026

The Beaver is back.

On Saturday, September 19, Oakdale Trails becomes the starting line for mountain bikers, runners, ruckers, kids, families and everyone who loves a great community day outdoors.

🚵 11- and 22-mile MTB races
🏃 5K cross-country run
🎒 NEW 5K ruck
🦫 Youth bike races
🍺 Craft b**r tent
🍴 Food vendors

Pick your challenge. Bring your crew. Race the trail and help fund its future.

Register now before prices increase August 20.

11/07/2026

🍔🌮🍕 What’s the ONE dish around Lapeer you can’t stop thinking about?

Forget your favorite restaurant—we want to know your favorite meal! Is there a burger worth the drive, an unforgettable pizza, the best tacos, a legendary dessert, or a breakfast that keeps you coming back? 🤤

Drop the name of the dish (and where to find it) in the comments! You might help someone discover their new favorite meal. Then download the Lapeers Best app to explore even more local dining spots! 📲

09/07/2026

Have you heard? The Mansion is now open for business in Columbiaville! 🍦☕ Stop by for ice cream, coffee, dirty sodas, and more at this beautiful local spot.

Who are you bringing with you for a sweet treat? 🥤✨

Find more local favorites on the Lapeers Best app!

The Mansion in Columbiaville offers coffee, dirty sodas, walk-up and takeout ice cream, patio seating, and historic venue charm at the William Peter Mansion.

03/07/2026

Your voice matters, Lapeer! 🗣️🏙️

The City of Lapeer is asking residents to help shape the future through the Master Plan Citizen Survey. Share your ideas on parks, housing, transportation, youth, economic development, the environment, and more.

What do you want Lapeer to look like in the years ahead?

Take the survey before August 23, 2026, and make your opinion count. Download the Lapeers Best app for more local updates!

https://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/news_detail_T3_R312.php