In brief



Getting it right A brief about Chris McDonald of Designworks Advertising in Grand Blanc on July 5 should have said he was named American Advertising Federation District 6 Governor.— G.G. Mannor receives accreditation GRAND BLANC — Patrick Mannor of Michigan Estate Planning Law Center in Grand Blanc received Accreditation by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Council. Mannor […]

The VIEW from here

When the urinal talks, will people really listen?

There was a time I thought I’d heard it all, but that was before the urinals in bars and restaurants started talking. That’s right, over the recent holiday weekend restaurant and bar owners were asked by the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) to place “talking” urinal cakes in restrooms to encourage and remind patrons to call a cab or a […]

Mid-East Festival this weekend




FLINT TWP. — More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual Mid- East Festival hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church which starts Friday and continues through Sunday. For the fifth consecutive year, the colorful sights and sounds of Middle Eastern culture will be shared with the public during the three-day celebration held on the grounds of […]

Tunes at Noon is back in downtown Flint



FLINT — Write it on your calendar, put a reminder on your smartphone, you have a standing lunch date from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. for the next six weeks at the University Pavilion in downtown Flint. That’s because the popular Tunes at Noon Festival is back and with free, highcaliber, low-calorie entertainment! The festival, which is presented by the University of […]

In brief



Burton resident receives MCC family award BURTON — Aaron Meehling, a Mott Community College student from Burton, was recently honored at the MCC 2012 Student Writing Awards program. Meehling is the recipient of the 2012 Bommarito Family Outstanding Student Award. The Bommarito Award is given to a student in the developmental writing program who mirrors the qualities exemplified by beloved […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present Dope, July 12, with special guests Ballz Deluxe, Crackjaw and XFactor 1. Tickets are $15 in advance. Whitey Morgan and the 78s, with special guests Doop & the Inside Outlaws, will perform July 13. Tickets are $10 in advance. The Theory […]

Crosswords



Sudoku



Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3×3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. You can’t change the digits already provided in the grid. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.

Solutions



Representative Council Spring meeting recap



EAST LANSING — In addition to authorizing a vote of its membership to allow for waiver of its maximum age rule under certain circumstances, the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association also approved a variety of regulations and sports activities policies during its annual Spring Meeting, May 6-7, in Gaylord. The Spring meeting of the 19-member legislative […]