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Bishop Airport to host Wings over Flint air show next summer

FLINT — For the first time in over 30 years, Flint Bishop International Airport will serve as the staging ground for an air show spectacular. Wings over Flint, a two-day event featuring air performances by nationally recognized acts, will take place at Bishop Airport on June 24-25, 2023. The air show will also feature historic aircraft displays, a Cadet Zone... READ MORE >

County accepts DOJ grant for Sheriff’s Office, IGNITE program

GENESEE COUNTY — The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will be getting an infusion of grant funds to add new personnel and bolster its groundbreaking educational program for inmates. The Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office, will be receiving a $768,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to fund an IGNITE Restorative Justice initiative.... READ MORE >

Students receive 2022 MCC Student Writing Awards

FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) honored eight students with the 2022 Annual Student Writing Awards and one student with the Bommarito Family Award. The Writing Awards are presented each year by the faculty of the English Department in the Humanities Division at the College. This year, awards were given in three categories. The 2022 award recipients are: Sharon Naughton... READ MORE >

Rock of Ages big band to perform at St. Christopher’s

GRAND BLANC — The swinging sounds of jazz will fill St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 23, as the Rock of Ages Big Band will present an afternoon concert to benefit the church. In its 18th year and led by area musician Steve Figgins, the 17-member band will perform from an extensive play list that includes jazz standards from... READ MORE >

Dog-gone adorable

Macho, a pitbull mix dressed as a Detroit Lions lion, was one of the lucky winners in the 12th annual Howloween fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Creasey Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc Township. Contest organizers Kris Johns and Vanessa Ferguson welcomed 20 costumed canines, including Bessie the boxer, who was dressed a turkey, and Maggie and Sadie, all... READ MORE >

Bobcat royalty

Timothy Frank and Linda Allen were named 2022 Grand Blanc Homecoming king and queen on Friday, Oct. 7. The Bobcats earned the W, beating the Saginaw Arthur Hill Lumberjacks with a final score of 48-18.... READ MORE >

Save the Date

Spooky Monster Magic GRAND BLANC — A Spooky Monster Magic Show will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Grand Blanc – McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Road. — L.R. Friday night dance SWARTZ CREEK — The Swartz Creek Area Senior Citizen Center will host a dance for residents 50 years old and older from 6-8... READ MORE >

Check presentation

The Davison Eagles Auxiliary & Aerie raised $10,000 money was raised for the McLaren Kidney Foundation kidney through two fundraisers – a Murder Mystery Dinner and a golf outing. Teri Webber, State Kidney Chairman, held the Murder Mystery to raise money with Becky Leffler and Cheryl Welense. A golf outing for this charity was organized by Angie Rushlow and Norman... READ MORE >

Homesteader group addresses livestock violations in township

RICHFIELD TWP. — A group of residents who say they are dedicated to protecting the local homesteading community from government overreach brought its concerns to the township board meeting, Oct. 10. Cliff Knasinski of the Davison Township Homesteaders Association approached the Richfield Township Board of Trustees to ask about complaints they’ve heard from Richfield residents about citations issued to property... READ MORE >

26TH DISTIRCT STATE SENATE

Before redistricting the seat previously served the counties of Bay, Lapeer and Tuscola, but now includes parts of northern Genesee County including Davison, Davison Township, Richfield Township and Genesee Township. Kevin Daley 64, REPUBLICAN LUM ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am a proud husband, father of three, and grandfather of seven. I have served at the local level for 24 years, in the... READ MORE >