Lessons in ‘being polite’



We all like to fancy ourselves as polite people. It is considered one of the most virtuous traits an individual can hold. And so I try. Almost interminably so. I do not like giving it back to people, or conflict, or making someone feel bad, even if said person deserves it. In turn, I usually hope — nay, expect — […]

Custom Window Treatments & Home Décor

Store offers quality goods and service

GRAND BLANC — The expertise, the latest trends, professional services and truly great prices on the highest quality items for your home — Custom Window Treatments & Home Décor in Grand Blanc has it all. The family owned and -operated business is devoted to making your home as extraordinary as possible. Husband and wife Greg and Jennifer Vanitvelt have been […]

In brief



McLaren welcomes family medicine specialist FLINT — Rose Hall, DO, a family medicine specialist, has joined the medical staff at McLaren Flint. Dr. Hall is in practice at McLaren Flint Family Medicine Residency Program. Hall completed residency through Genesys Family Medicine in Grand Blanc. She earned her medical degree through Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Hall is accepting […]

Local nature preserve the site of a future ‘Treehouse Masters’ episode




BURTON — For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum in Burton has revealed a brand new, 330 square-foot treehouse on its property built by the crew from Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters”. The episode detailing the building process is set to appear sometime in January 2017. Danielle Fulcher, marketing specialist for Genesee County Parks, said the whole operation took approximately one month to […]

HAP pledges support of Crim Festival of Races



FLINT — The 40th Annual Crim Festival of Races, one of Flint’s largest annual events, is coming up next week, bringing with it tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Flint. This year, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), which merged with HealthPlus earlier this year, is pledging its support of this Flint hometown favorite with the 2017 title sponsorship of the […]

In brief



Therapy dog training classes GOODRICH — Mid-Michigan therapy dogs will host training classes at the Goodrich United Methodist Church starting Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Dogs can be any size or breed, of good temperament, well socialized and have basic obedience skills. Dogs will be tested for the Canine Good Citizen Certification. For more information visit www.midmichigantherapydogs.com or call Kathie […]

“H.M.S. Pinafore”

Kearsley Park Players set sail Aug. 25-28

FLINT — The Kearsley Park Players’ summer season continues with the Gilbert & Sullivan musical romp “H.M.S. Pinafore” to be presented at the historic Kearsley Park Pavilion for one weekend only, Aug. 25-28. When it first opened in London in 1878 “H.M.S. Pinafore” was an immediate triumph and became Gilbert & Sullivan’s first international sensation with numerous productions on both […]

Food Bank observes Hunger Action Month



Editor’s Note: View Newspaper Group and Genisys Credit Union are proud to partner with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in their HUNGER ACTION MONTH fundraising drive by placing donation envelopes in our papers Sept. 8. The following is the first of three articles that will provide information about the Food Bank and how even small donations can make a […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT —The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint on Aug. 26 will feature Crashdollz, with special guests Cybil & The Beast, Little Miss Dangerous and DRat. Tickets are $10 in advance. The Birthday Beard Fest, featuring Avenue Sky, Absorbed Mirrus, Demise of the Enthroned, the Realm Between and Portals, will be Aug. […]

Shields returns home with second gold




FLINT – Claressa Shields came from humble beginnings but is now on top of the world, winning her second consecutive Olympic gold medal on Sunday, the only US boxer to ever do so, male or female. Tuesday evening, she returned home to Flint to celebrate with her friends and family and spoke to the media during a press conference at […]