FLINT — McLaren Flint heart specialists are the first in the region and among the first across the country to successfully implant a novel extravascular defibrillator. The device offers a less risky treatment option for patients with dangerously fast heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The Medtronic Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (EV-ICD)™ system recently received FDA approval. […]
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Newsweek names Dort Financial Credit Union one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions
GRAND BLANC — Dort Financial Credit Union has been named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions by Newsweek. The credit union received a four-star ranking among 250 other credit unions nationally. For the first time, Plant-A Insights Group and Newsweek partnered to determine America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2024. The study analyzed all 9,440 regional banks […]
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Olar enrolls at SUNY Delhi for Spring 2024 DELHI, NY — Rachel Olar of Davison is one of more than 200 new students who enrolled at SUNY Delhi for the Spring 2024 semester. Olar is pursuing a degree in Veterinary Science Technology. SUNY Delhi’s hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 60 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied […]
Out of the past
10 YEARS AGO March 13, 2014 The Board of Trustees approved three-year contracts with the unions representing the township’s police and secretarial unions at its March 11 meeting. The contracts with the police union and AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) were approved by a vote of 3-0, Trustee Gerald Masters and Treasurer Debbie Buterakos both absent. […]
Speed limit lowered on Morrish Road overpass
SWARTZ CREEK — Drivers heading into the City of Swartz Creek via Morrish Road take note: there’s a change in the speed limit on the I-69 overpass. Acting on the advice of the Metro Police Authority, the Swartz Creek City Council on Monday approved a traffic control order lowering the speed limit to 30 mph effective Tuesday. The speed limit, […]
MCC’s WED to host Summer Youth Energy Academy
FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) received a $24,000 grant to host the Consumers Energy Summer Youth Energy Academy June 24 through Aug. 2. The Energy Academy is designed to stimulate interest in energy-related careers in 10 high school students, 10th through 12th grades, with a focus on women and minority populations. The Energy Academy will run for six weeks, […]
MCC receives $30K from New America for student parents
FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) was awarded a $30,000 grant and has been accepted into the Childcare for Student Parents at Community Colleges Cohort of the Higher Education Program of New America. The program goal is to help improve childcare access for student parents and single mothers, supporting their journey toward postsecondary success and completion. “It is gratifying to […]
Out with the old
After languishing for years, the old building on the southwest corner of Miller and Elms roads is finally gone. The property owner had the former church and insurance company demolished last week and site cleanup continued this week. City Manager Adam Zettel has said he has met with the owner and an architect to discuss some preliminary plans and he […]
Kindergarten roundup event set for Monday at The Cage
SWARTZ CREEK — Families who have yet to register their youngsters for kindergarten can do so at a special, fun-filled and informative event next week. Dragon Signing Day will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at The Cage Fieldhouse, 4110 Morrish Rd. To be eligible to enroll in kindergarten, youngsters must be 5 years old by Dec. 1. […]
Freebies, health screenings offered during C-A 2024-25 Kindergarten registration
FLINT TWP. — Carman Ainsworth Community Schools will be holding their kindergarten round up on March 13. Registration sessions run from 8-11 a.m. and from 3-6 p.m. at the district’s Learning Community located at 1181 W. Scottwood Ave. The event is for children who will be five by Sept. 1. Developmental kindergarten registration is also available for children turning five […]