Davison Farmers Market Easter Craft Show

DAVISON TWP. — Holidays are the best time at the Davison Farmers Market for acquiring the freshest, most appetizing, mouthwatering items for your family’s holiday dinner along with holiday decorations from local artisans. This Saturday, March 30, from open to close vendors will have on display their unique, custom, handmade treasures for the holiday. Also, your favorite farm vendors will […]

In brief

Lindstrom appointed to planning commission DAVISON — Resident Benjamin Lindstrom was appointed March 25 to the Davison City Planning Commission for a term ending Dec. 31, 2026. The council vote was unanimous. — G.G. Irish Rd. rehabilitation project resumes DAVISON TWP. — The Genesee County Road Commission will continue its Irish Rd. rehabilitation project on Monday, April 8. Work will […]

Bishop will not seek another term as mayor

Emery not running for council after 31 years of service


DAVISON — Tim Bishop will not seek another term as the mayor of Davison. Bishop announced recently he will not seek another term as mayor during this year’s election. Also, longtime councilman Ron Emery, who has served a total of 31 years, said March 25 he will not run for re-election in November. City Manager/Clerk Andrea Schroeder said packets will […]

Flushing student enters National Cherry Festival Art Competition



FLUSHING — Flushing Community Schools junior Delaney LeMarbe submitted artwork that has been entered into the annual National Cherry Festival Art Competition and has placed in the top 30 entrants. Judges received a total of 124 pieces of art this year and the top contenders, including Delaney’s piece are currently being featured on the National Cherry Festival Facebook page. Delaney’s […]

Flushing Rotary Student of the Month: Kelsea Burba



FLUSHING — Kelsea Burba, a senior at Flushing High School, has been selected as the Rotary Student of the Month for March. Burba is a well-rounded student who has excelled in academics, extracurricular activities and in her volunteer work. Burba carries 4.077 GPA and serves as the secretary for the Rotary Club and the Rho Kappa Honor Society. She is […]

Back to the Bricks meets with DDA to resolve concerns



BURTON — An issue over the agreement with Back to the Bricks® for the hanging of banners across Saginaw Street was resolved at the March 18 meeting of the Burton Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Amber Taylor, executive director of Back to the Bricks®, attended the DDA’s meeting to discuss a signed agreement between the city and Back to the Bricks® […]

Retail Strategies to appear at April meeting



BURTON — The Economic Development Committee (EDC) was expecting an update from Retail Strategies about its efforts to bring more business to the city, but the retail consulting company was a no show for the March 14 meeting. But the missed meeting appears to be a misunderstanding on both sides with another meeting now planned for April. Chairman Steve Heffner […]

DDA to replace missing trees on Saginaw Street

BURTON — The Burton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) voted March 18 to approve the purchase of three new trees to be planted on Saginaw Street. DDA Chairman Joey Richvalsky said he spoke with Trio Paint and the owner said he would cover the cost if the DDA could get the trees ordered, paid for and planted. Once paid for and […]

Indoor egg hunt

The annual Burton Parks and Recreation Department’s Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, March 23 at City Hall, 4303 S. Center Rd. Weather prompted some changes, such as moving the event from outdoors to the council chambers inside. There was popcorn, a balloon twister and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Fate of Genesee Valley Center remains to be determined



FLINT TWP. — Members of Flint Township’s Economic Development Corporation met with Namdar Realty Group Chief Operating Officer Dan Dilmanian on March 21 to discuss the fate and possible redevelopment of the Genesee Valley Center mall. Genesee Valley Center was sold to the private New-York based investment and development company in 2019. They also own several other malls in Michigan […]