New restaurant open on Linden Road




FLINT TWP. — The CopperWood Grille Bar & Grill, 2055 South Linden Road, is a new face in the Lincor Plaza. It opened in mid-May in a building briefly occupied by Beef & Barley American Kitchen, which closed earlier this year. Prior to that, for 18 years, the spaced housed Ruggero’s Italian restaurant before it moved in July 2012 to […]

Patriotic Par



The 2015 King Par Classic was held June 29 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. Pictured: Color Guard of the United States Navy League Sea Cadet Tomcat Squadron (Training Ship Tomcat) with Janina Jacobs singing the National Anthem to open the 2015 King Par Classic. The golf fundraiser event is to benefit Flint Junior Golf.

In brief



Loeb Charitable Trust renews its YWCA of Golf Classic support FLINT — The Stella and Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust, administered by First Merit Private Bank, has generously provided a $4,000.00 grant to the YWCA of Greater Flint in support of the YWCA’s 18th Annual Golf Classic. The event is being held at Atlas Valley Country Club on Monday, July 27th, […]

I wish I could quit you Target



I’m going to go out on a limb and say something no one wants to hear, but we should all probably agree on. We all need to stop shopping at Target. I was reminded of this a few weeks ago when I talked my hubby into making a stop there under the guise of needing granola bars and trash bags. […]

Camp Copneconic




FENTON — Camp Copneconic welcomes all to join in their 100 year celebration with several community events this month, along with an ever-expansive list of themed adventure options for youth, seeking unforgettable summer memories that will last a lifetime. “Although times have changed, kids haven’t. The want the same things. It might sound cliché, but our saying of Making the […]

Communities joining forces for National Night Out




FLINT TWP.— Look forward to a bigger and better National Night Out (NNO) observance this year at the township Police Station on Norko Drive. Police Chief George Sippert announced that he has invited Mundy Township and Swartz Creek to participate in this year’s event, to be held on August 4. “They will be working in conjunction with us,” he said. […]

In brief



Mom to Mom Sale in August at United Methodist GRAND BLANC — Tables available for popular upcoming Mom2Mom sale, Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Held at the Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 515 Bush Ave.,(downtown off S. Saginaw by Hill Funeral Home). Hosted by GBUMC Mothers of Preschoolers. For table rental information contact grandblancmops@gmail.com. For complete information visit: gbumcmops.wordpress.com […]

ApologetiX returns to Chesaning amphitheater stage July 17




CHESANING — ApologetiX, that Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Penn., will be back in Michigan on Friday, July 17 to perform another concert on the Chesaning amphitheater stage in Showboat Park. Five years ago, the band members made a huge impression when they performed songs like I Love Apostle Paul to the tune of I Love Rock ‘n Roll made […]

Hot Tickets



Entertainment at Louie’s Sports Bar LAPEER – Louie’s Sports Bar, 3301 Davison Rd., will feature July 10 from 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jaime Marvin will perform. And on June 11, there will be a live DJ from R&R Sound and Lighting. Details: Call 810-667-1500. – G.G. Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT —The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., […]

Genesee County Coaches Officials trainer Jack Miles gives back through officiating, mentoring




LAPEER – A pair of Lapeer baseball players are learning the ropes of officiating through local referee Jack Miles and the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Legacy Program. Incoming Lapeer High senior Jacob Williams and Alex Taylor, a Lapeer East and Northwood grad, now a new umpire, are being mentored by Miles. Miles is a former three-sport North Branch Wesleyan […]