New Subway opens close to McLaren




FLINT TWP. — Location, location, location – the often repeated mantra of real estate – well applies to the new Subway restaurant at 3347 Beecher Road. Besides being close to McLaren Medical Center, it is the only fast-food restaurant for more than a mile in any direction. “We noticed there was no other food in the area; and this lot […]

‘Explore Flint’ offers guide to getting around downtown



FLINT — Finding your way to attractions and resources in downtown Flint just became easier with the launch of Explore Flint. The new Flint Genesee Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau (Regional Chamber CVB) website, which goes live today, offers visitors a unique way to find downtown locations through an interactive map. According to Tim Herman, CEO of the Regional Chamber […]

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Burton’s Best contest gets under way BURTON — Vote for the 2012 Burton’s Best online at www.burtonchamber.com. Vote for the best restaurant, best credit union/bank, best florist/nursery, best community volunteer, best business, best public official, best customer service, best non-profit organization/service club and best children’s menton. Voting is from Aug. 16-Sept. 13. — G.G. Healthcare magazine lauds McLaren Health Plan […]

Man receives lifesaving transplants




SWARTZ CREEK — More than three years ago Swartz Creek resident Jim Dorff received two lifesaving transplants. “It was a terrifying experience,” Dorff, now 43 years old, said. In 2005 Dorff was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and required a liver and kidney transplant to save his life. His condition worsened after his diagnosis and the battle for his life […]

Smooth Steps brings home two national titles



SWARTZ CREEK — Smooth Steps Competition teams attended the Kids Artistic Review National Dance Competition and came home with two National Titles. Their 12-14 year old tap trio Swing with me with dancers Alyssa Juratich, Jordan Taylor, Haille York and Smooth Steps Senior Hip Hop team. Get Loose with Dancers, Alena Benjamin, Kennadi Wascher, Jordan Taylor, Jana Kraysovich, Katherine Rabine, […]

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MMAP helps seniors apply for Medicare savings GENESEE COUNTY — As health care costs continue to rise, seniors need more help than ever to pay for their Medicare and prescription drug premiums. The MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) is a free counseling program that can help seniors apply for a Medicare Savings Program and compare and enroll in Medicare Prescription […]

Hurley welcomes new physician specializing in pulmonary/critical care



FLINT — Hurley Medical Center has announced the addition of a new physician specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: Dr. Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad. Sharifabad received his medical doctor degree from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2001. He completed his internship and residencies at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, New Jersey in 2006, and Fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical […]

McLaren Lapeer welcomes Dr. Olenyn



LAPEER — McLaren Lapeer Region Community Medical Center is pleased to welcome board-certified orthopedic surgeon John Olenyn, M.D. The practice is located at 1254 N. Main St., Lapeer. Call 810.664.4532 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Olenyn specializes in orthopedic surgery and has extensive expertise diagnosing and treating a wide range of muscle, bone and joint conditions. Services include comprehensive care […]

MCC alerting students of tax credit designed to offset education costs



FLINT — As a student, you’re obviously concerned about earning college credits, but officials at Mott Community College want you to be aware of an extra credit the federal government offers you as a reward for your higher education. The American Opportunity Tax Credit, unlike past federal tax credits, has a “refundable” portion of up to $1,000. This means that […]

Upcoming events at Crossroads Village



Day Out With Thomas™ Aug. 17- 19 and Aug. 24- 26 Calling all Sleuths! Help our favorite No. 1 engine find clues and solve a mystery! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into Crossroads Village for Day Out with Thomas™: Mystery On The Rails Tour 2012. Thomas and his friends bring six full days of fun, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. […]