Clothing drive to help victims of abuse, homeless



Back when I attended high school, you just had to have enough credits to graduate. There were no tests, no projects, no community service required to get your diploma. Today things are different. Students have to work harder to graduate. There are several hours of community service required, and there’s what they call a senior exit project. My daughter, Lucy, […]

Rockin’ Reading coming to mall



If you’re like most everyone across this state, you’re battling cabin fever. Parents who want to peel their kids away from those blasted video games can bring their gremlins to the Genesee Valley Mall Center Court on Saturday, March 7 from noon-2 p.m. for the GDL’s Rockin’ Reading Rally. This free event kicks off March is Reading Month, a time […]

C-A sells 2015 refunding bonds to save money



FLINT TWP. — The Board of Education of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools announced the successful sale of its 2015 Refunding Bonds in the amount of $9,650,000, according to a press release. The Bonds will be used to refinance a portion of the school district’s outstanding 2005 Refunding Bonds and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds. The 2015 Refunding Bonds […]

“Walk for Warmth” helps pay heating bills



FLINT TWP. — The 22nd annual Walk for Warmth will be held indoors at the Genesee Valley Center on Saturday morning Feb. 28 in the JCPenney court. Hosted locally by the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD), The Walk for Warmth is a statewide effort to promote public awareness about people experiencing home heating related emergencies. This program allows […]

Michigan youth embracing OK2SAY student safety initiative



FLINT TWP. — Any Carman- Ainsworth student who is aware of a threatening or unsafe situation can find help close at hand. Links directing students and others to the new statewide OK2SAY trouble-reporting program are prominently posted on both the C-A district and the Flint Township Fire Department web sites. OK2SAY began operating in Michigan schools on September 2, 2014. […]

In brief



MCC Fine Arts Gallery to Feature Karri Dieken FLINT — The Mott Community College (MCC) Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center will present an exhibition of work by South Dakota artist Karri Dieken titled Nothings. Her work will be in the gallery from Feb. 23 through March 10. In addition, Dieken will give a public presentation […]

Dawkins wins regional wrestling title for Cavs




SAGINAW — In a field that featured some of the top programs in the state, including Rockford, Davison and Midland, Carman-Ainsworth’s Milik Dawkins (50-1) claimed the 160 pound title at Saginaw Heritage individual regional No. 1-1 last Saturday. With the top-four grapplers in each weight class moving on to the state meet in Auburn Hills March 5-7, Dawkins beat Davison’s […]

Wings, Generals play in front of capacity crowd




FLINT – For the first time since the Flint Generals folded in 2010, a hockey game at Flint’s Perani Arena was played in front of a sold out crowd. The Generals and Detroit Red Wings alumni got together on Friday as the Red Wings came out on top in the end, 7-5. The massive crowd led to traffic delays on […]

Michigan records safest hunting season with no fatal incidents in 2014



STATEWIDE — For the first time, Michigan recorded no fatalities during all hunting seasons in 2014, according to reports compiled by the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. Ten incidents involving injuries were recorded in the state – nine in the Lower Peninsula and one in the Upper Peninsula. “We had 10 incidents reported for 2014, which ties with […]

McDonald in running for Miss Basketball




FLINT TWP. – Sydnee McDonald has played herself into contention for the Miss Basketball Award. The Carman-Ainsworth senior is a candidate for the annual award sponsored by the Detroit Free Press and voted on by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. The honor goes to the top senior player in the state, and the winner will be announced on Monday, […]