C-A Superintendent sends parents notice about improper APP



FLINT TWP. — An inappropriate social media application (APP) being accessed by students in Genesee County prompted Carman-Ainsworth Superintendent Steve Tunnicliff to post an alert to parents and guardians to check their children’s electronic content. The “highly inappropriate” APP is called afterschoolapp.com, Tunnicliff said. “This free app is advertised as being rated for ages 12 and over, yet is completely […]

CAHS student lends a hand to Flint’s homeless



FLINT TWP. — The Carman-Ainsworth Board of Education recently presented a special recognition to Christian Williams, a Boy Scout and C-A student, who collected more than 3,500 products last summer at the Genesee Village Apartment clubhouse to make 283 personal care kits for homeless and underprivileged residents, according to a press release. Williams earned an Eagle Scout rank for his […]

Approved labor union agreements includes raises




FLINT TWP. —With two trustees firmly opposed, the Flint Township Board approved revised labor union contracts that include 2 1/2-percent pay raises for police, fire and clerical workers. The raises and a change in health care insurance provision were key items in collective bargaining agreements approved for the Command Officer Association, the Patrol Officer Association, AFSCME Local 1918- Clerical Union, […]

Township Board approves 2015 budget




FLINT TWP. — Far different from last year’s standoff, the township board passed its budget on the first try this year. Still two unhappy trustees would not budge in the 5-2 vote to pass the proposed $10,011,038 general fund budget. Trustees Belenda Parker and Barb Vert voted no. Parker said she would not support it due to expenses and content. […]