Residents coming together to forge connections at Neighborhood Summit



GENESEE COUNTY — There is no official count of the number of block clubs, associations and neighborhood groups in and around Flint. But neighborhood level organization, interest and activity, is on the rise. To help build connections between them, a neighborhood summit will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2111 Flushing […]

Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line



(Managing editor Gary Gould will return next week.) Recently I planted a flower at the base of my dad’s gravesite, and for the first time saw his name on a plaque marker. I traced the raised letters of his name on an otherwise cold piece of metal. It kind of hit me again, he’s gone. My dad died in February. […]

Hurley contest celebrating moms all month



GENESEE COUNTY — One mother is described as a selfless sacrificer who not only provided support and guidance when her daughter became a young mother but also is a caregiver for her own mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Another mother is praised for her strength and courage battling the daily struggles of caring for a son with cystic fibrosis. Other […]

Gleason urges purchase of donor plates




GENESEE COUNTY — As an organ donor recipient, Sen. John Gleason (DFlushing) is well aware of the need for educating the public about the Michigan anatomical gift donor registry program. Gleason, the recipient of a kidney transplant in 2001, has long been a promoter of organ and tissue donation. He received a kidney from his sister, Rita, but said there […]

In brief



Genealogical Society to hold banquet FLINT — The annual Flint Genealogical Society banquet will be June 5 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Masonic Temple on S. Saginaw St. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased before the banquet. Curt B. Witcher, Genealogy Center Manager at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, IN, will be the featured […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present P.O.D. and Red, with special guests Love & Death (featuring Brian “Head” Welch) and Icon for Hire, May 17. Tickets are $22 in advance. Halestorm with special guests Tripp N. Dixie and Stealing Betty, will perform May 18. This show is […]

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Flint Festival Chorus to perform ‘A Little May Night of Music’



FLINT — The Flint Festival Chorus, under the direction ofWendy Bloom, will perform “A Little May Night Music” at 8 p.m., May 19 at W. Court Street Church of God, 2920 W. Court St. The Flint Festival Chorus invites the public to experience the delight of a May night with music from the 80 plus voices of the Flint Festival […]