Gold City Quartet celebrates anniversary with performance



FLINT TWP. — Gold City Quartet will be appearing in concert 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 W. Bristol Rd. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for this general admission, love offering concert. There’s no questioning the success of Gold City, who is comprised of Tim Riley, bass; Bruce Taliaferro, lead; Daniel Riley, baritone; Joshua […]

Rally against The Family Puppy set for Saturday




FLINT TWP. — A Puppy Mill Awareness group is holding a peaceful rally noon-3 p.m. Sept. 18 against The Family Puppy, a pet store located in the Genesee Valley Center. Pam Sordyl, organizer and founder of the rally, said the focus of the rally is on “the fact that The Family Puppy and their other chain stores, The Family of […]

Resident circulating petition to stop lifetime tethering of dogs




SWARTZ CREEK — Annie Carlson wants to see an end to 24-hour tethering of dogs, and needs the community’s help to change current Michigan law. The Swartz Creek resident recently created an online petition in early August, and hopes to get a bill introduced into legislature that will stop lifetime tethering of dogs. What sparked Carlson to take action was […]

Record crowds attend Woodhaven’s 21st annual Fall Fest




FLINT TWP. — Despite the weather, a record crowd came out for Woodhaven Senior Community’s 21st Annual Fall Fest Sept. 11. Patricia Ballentine, marketing director, said 600-700 people attended the event, which featured a raffle, giveaways, carnival games, face painting, food, a Sweet Treats bake sale, music and more. Due to the event falling on Sept. 11, Woodhaven recognized its […]

Talks resume between Genesys, workers




GRAND BLANC — Talks between Teamster Local 332 and Genesys Regional Medical Center will continue this week as the two try to reach an agreement concerning the technical bargaining unit contract. Last Tuesday marked the first time the two parities had returned to the bargaining table since Genesys issued their “last, best and final” contract offer on June 24. Both […]

Road work continues in Flint Township



FLINT TWP. — Drivers traveling through Flint Township will notice some work being done on the roads. Now through the end of the month, the Genesee County Road Commission is continuing its micro surfacing work on Lennon Road, from Linden Road to Miller Road. Lane closures are in effect during this time, and motorists may experience lane closures on some […]

Street party has official name: Main Street Music Festival



DAVISON — A street party planned for downtown Davison on Sept. 25 has been officially given a name. The event will now be the Main Street Music Festival and it will take place from 1-8 p.m. on north Main Street. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Davison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4087, which has been having trouble […]

McLaren Health Plan among best places to work in healthcare



Modern Healthcare honor based on employee feedback FLINT — McLaren Health Plan is among the nation’s best places to work in healthcare in 2010, according to its employees and Modern Healthcare magazine. Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level. “We are thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition,” said […]

Free evening of croquet



SWARTZ CREEK — The Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Swartz Creek Kiwanis, hosts a free evening of croquet 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the clubhouse at the Genesee Valley Meadows golf course, 5499 Miller Rd. The chamber will have sandwiches and light items to snack on for reasonable prices, and individuals should come early. Attendees will […]

News Briefs



St. George Orthodox Festival set for Sept. 18 FLINT TWP. — St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Rd., announces its 75th Anniversary Festival 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 18. The festival features Middle Eastern food, bake sale, beer tent, live music, dancing, kid’s rides and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $2 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Parking is […]