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Nicole Ferguson, park naturalist at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., in Burton, brought several “guests” from the nature center to show to attendees at the recent Davison Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, March 6. For-Mar consists of 383 acres of a former dairy farm donated by Forbes and Martha Merkley to create For-Mar, which opened in […]

National Kidney Month: Free screening on March 23

FLINT — March is National Kidney Month. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) encourages everyone to find out their risk for kidney disease and make sure their health insurance coverage is up to date. Free kidney health screenings will be offered on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at a Health and Wellness Expo at the Flint Farmers […]

County to participate in statewide tornado drill, March 20

GENESEE COUNTY — Genesee County will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 1 p.m. Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms. They can cause fatalities and devastate homes, businesses, neighborhoods and towns in seconds. Are you prepared if a tornado strikes? Severe Weather Awareness Week will be held March 17-23, with the Statewide Tornado […]

Knights need help so they can keep helping those in need



GRAND BLANC — The Knights of Columbus Council 6742 of Holy Family and St. Mark started the No Neighbor Left Behind project in 2021 with a mission of providing aide where needed in the Greater Genesee County area. Now, the project leaders are in need of help so they may continue assisting others. The Knights are raising money to purchase, […]

Remnants of old business found at former Playland site



GRAND BLANC TWP. — Grand Blanc Township has run into another glitch in the plan to build a new Department of Public Works/Fire Station on the old Playland Park property. Soil testing revealed a section on the north side of the property where some long-gone business had buried tires, rope, old rubber and what appears to be remnants of a […]

Enterprise Drive gets new name after GPS directions go wonky



GRAND BLANC TWP. — Enterprise Drive seemed like a good name for the private road that leads into Enterprise Park. But in the early days of developing the industrial park on Baldwin Road, the township did not foresee the problem that has cropped up now that enterprise is actually taking place there. The problem stems from the park being situated […]

Save the Date

Trunk or Treaster GRAND BLANC — Grand Blanc United Methodist Church will host Trunk or TrEASTER from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 16. Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treaster-tickets-850989110337. Easter bunny, face painting and more. — L.R. Community Expo GRAND BLANC — The 3rd annual Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Meet Grand Blanc Expo will take place from […]

Easter events including a free activity book

RICHFIELD TWP. — Celebrate Easter with a free kids’ event, free activity book, and services for the entire family. “Easter ROCKS!” will happen on Saturday March 23, from 2-4 p.m. at Richfield Church of the Nazarene, 7524 E. Mt Morris Rd. Kids will enjoy a 25- foot rock climbing wall, hi-tech Electric Laser Tag, 27 carnival games, Easter egg hunt, […]

Flip Flop 5K returning for second annual run



DAVISON — Get ready for summer, slip on a pair of flip flops and take part in the community’s newest unofficial kick off to summer fun – the second annual Flip Flop 5k on May 18. The Davison Area Chamber of Commerce event is joined this year by the addition of a Community Color Run taking place right after the […]

Davison Farmers Market St. Paddy’s Craft Show

DAVISON TWP. — May your day be touched by some Irish luck this Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Davison Farmers Market St. Paddy’s Craft Show. Come see what pot-of-gold savings awaits you. Local artisans will have on display their unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Browse booths and tables to find those special treasures. Also, […]


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