Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Miller Road




FLINT TWP. — It is very early days yet, so it requires some imagination to envision the culinary treat in store when a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant opens on Miller Road later this year. In fact, it is so early that construction has not quite started. Plans for the business passed approval on Feb. 26 at the Flint Township Planning […]

Visit with the Easter Bunny



Elliott, 6 months old, of Grand Blanc was among the little ones who visited the Bunny House to see the Easter Bunny, after its annual arrival on Saturday at Genesee Valley Center mall. New this year is a stuffed toy collection sponsored by the CARS Critter program with all toys donated going to the Department of Human Services. Those who […]

MCC president honored with Award of Excellence



FLINT — Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, president of Mott Community College, was recognized March 14 with the Award of Excellence by the Association of African Women in Flint at their celebration of International Women’s Day titled “Make It Happen.” “I am honored to receive this award in connection with International Women’s Day,” said Walker-Griffea. “Celebrated around the world, it is an […]

Bids sought for trail lighting project




FLINT TWP. — With an eye to crime prevention, the Township Board is accepting sealed bids for lighting along a portion of the Genesee Valley Trail. Sealed bids are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 when they will be opened and read publicly, according to a request for proposals posted on the township’s website at www.flinttownship.org. The proposed […]

25th Davison High School Spring Arts, Crafts Show



DAVISON TWP. — The 25th Annual Davison High School Spring Arts and Crafts Show will include some 100 booths in the gymnasium for this annual event. It is sponsored by the Davison Wrestling boosters and Smetanka Craft shows. The show takes place April 11 at Davison High School, 1250 N. Oak Rd., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2 Details: […]

In brief



Senior center hosting Open House on March 23 FLINT TWP. — The Flint Township/ Carman-Ainsworth Senior Center, 2071 S. Graham Road, will be hosting an Open House on March 23 from 4- 6 p.m. Bring yourself and a friend to become a member (ages 60 and older). There will be refreshments, demonstrations, information, music and prizes. Questions? Call 810- 732-6290. […]

Healthcare helps job growth in Genesee



GENESEE COUNTY — Employment in Genesee and Shiawassee counties edged up slightly by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, with 2,889 more individuals employed than in the third quarter, according to a press release from the Flint & Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Also, annual employment was higher by 3,000 individuals in 2014 compared to 2013, according to […]

Donations sought for fire victims




FLINT TWP. — The Carman- Ainsworth Middle School family is rallying to help three students whose family lost everything they owned in a March 7 house fire. The Middle School is accepting donations for Brooklyn Palmateer, 14, and twins Alexandria and Victoria, 11 and their parents Greg and Destanie Palmateer. Checks should be made payable to “Carman- Ainsworth” with “Palmateer […]

‘Enable Us’

CAHS teens write book


FLINT TWP. — Since stepping down from the Carman- Ainsworth school board in 2013, Recco S. Richardson is keeping busy helping district students. A state of Michigan licensed professional counselor, Richardson heads up the schoolbased Adolescents for Better Learning Endeavors (ABLE) program that provides resources, support, motivation and guidance to help students improve their academic and social life, emotional maturity […]

Police vehicle purchased at Patsy Lou




FLINT TWP. — A 2014 Chevrolet Impala being added to the police fleet will be purchased from a local car dealer instead of through a collective bidding process. Encouraged earlier this month by the township board to buy from local dealerships, police officials made a deal to buy the used police service vehicle from the Patsy Lou Williamson Chevrolet dealership. […]