Palazzolo to serve as President & CEO for Health System



WARREN — Gwen MacKenzie, Senior Vice President, Ascension Healthcare and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension Michigan, has named Chris Palazzolo President and CEO of Ascension Crittenton and Genesys Health System. Palazzolo has been serving as President and CEO of Ascension Michigan’s Mid-Michigan ministries since 2016. “Chris’ long experience within Ascension will be an incredible asset in further integrating our newest hospital […]

McLaren Flint opens new Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit featuring SafeGait



FLINT – An entire floor at McLaren Flint has been transformed into an innovative and attractive setting, all to benefit medical rehabilitation patients at the hospital. The specialized patient care area welcomed its first patients in October. What was a 12 bed unit, has grown to 22 beds including 16 private rooms. Among the new features are large and small […]

MCC receives CCAMPIS grant to support student-parents



FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) is one of only four Michigan colleges recently that was awarded a four-year federal grant totaling $492,900 to increase student-parent access to childcare in order to promote postsecondary success in enrollment, persistence and graduation. The Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) enables MCC to offer its student-parents subsidized, affordable childcare for […]

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SCORE Business Counseling GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Road, will hold SCORE Business Counseling on December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m., by appointment only. SCORE is a national organization offering free business counseling to current and prospective business owners. Keith Kremer, GDL’s SCORE mentor, is available for onehour sessions between 3 and 6 p.m. […]

Genesee Toys for Tots campaign has new coordinator




GENESEE COUNTY – The Marine Toys for Tots program in Genesee County has a new coordinator to take the reins for its 2017 season: Vicky Muckenthaler, a passionate volunteer since 2009. She is confident the generosity of residents in the county will make for another successful campaign. Sign-ups for families with children ages 15 will continue for two weeks until […]

Old Newsboys and Flint Firebirds Ugly Sweater Night Dec. 1



GENESEE COUNTY — The Flint Firebirds will be taking on the Hamilton Bulldogs Dec. 1. This evening will be Ugly Sweater Night with proceeds of the Jersey Sales and 50/50 raffle benefiting the Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Get your tickets now and support our Firebirds who are supporting the Old Newsboys. Come and […]

African American film series coming to Flint Institute of Arts



FLINT — Communities First, Inc. has partnered with the Flint Institute of Arts to host the third annual African American Film Series. Reception and live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. for each date. The series takes place once a month through February. Currently showing Dec. 14 features “The 13th”, a thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of […]

Rudolph on stage at The Whiting



FLINT — A holiday favorite of all ages, Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer, will be performed at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Dec. 9 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. For information or tickets, visit tickets.thewhiting.com/ and click on the date. — P.S.

Flint Symphony concerts at The Whiting



FLINT —The Flint Symphony Orchestra, led by Conductor Enrique Diemecke, begins its annual Classical Concert Series at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. This event features guest artist Ray Chen on the violin. For information or tickets, visit www.TheFSO.org. — P.S.

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It’s Winterfest weekend FLINT TWP. — The public is invited to join Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools in Celebrating the Season of Giving at its 10th Annual WinterFest holiday charity event, from 2-6 p.m. Dec. 2, in the C-A Middle School Cafeteria, 1409 W. Maple Avenue. The event includes holiday music provided by C-A musicians and the Salvation Army. Santa will present […]