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USDA grant money falls through for police vehicle



DAVISON — The city had hoped to buy and outfit a new police vehicle using federal grant money, but it was announced at the March 25 council meeting those funds have dried up. The city council held a public hearing Monday regarding a planned application for Rural Development Grant Funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase […]

Davison graduate earns Coach of the Year

LIVONIA — Lucy Gould, a 2015 graduate of Davison High School, was named Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Coach of the Year. She is head coach for the Madonna University Dance Team. Gould is a Siena Heights University alumni where she danced competitively for four years and studied Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science. After graduation, Coach Gould was an assistant dance coach for […]

Out of the past

10 YEARS AGO March 27, 2014 The dream of Bob Callis’ lake park is soon becoming reality, with the progressive ideas and research on the part of the township board members, especially the passionate pursuit of Zoning and Building Administrator Randy Stewart. Callis was instrumental in raising the money to purchase 40 acres adjacent to the City of Davison’s Jack […]

COLLEGE NEWS

The Order of Omega initiates new members FLINT — The Eta Eta chapter of the Order of Omega initiated nine new members on Feb. 28. The Order of Omega is the premier leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations. The Order of Omega recognizes upperclassmen who have exemplified high standards in scholarship, leadership and involvement within their […]

Eggs-cellent adventures

Vincent McCormick, 2, fills his bucket with eggs at the VFW Hammerberg Memorial Post Auxiliary Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23. This year’s egg hunt was held in honor of Auxiliary member Sharon Wood who passed away unexpectedly Feb. 14. The Easter Bunny made a special guest appearance, much to the delight of 3-year-old David Wenzlick who wanted to make […]

Flint Township reviewing chicken ordinance



FLINT TWP. — A proposed update to an ordinance introduced last December banning residents living on less than 10 acres of land from keeping chickens is on the horizon for the Flint Township Board of Trustees. This comes after township Supervisor Karyn Miller received complaints from a resident who has observed a neighbor’s chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl wandering into […]

Board OKs addition of two rental inspectors

FLINT TWP. — The Flint Township Board of Trustees moved to hire two full-time rental inspectors during their March 18 meeting, but it’s dependent upon approval of an amendment in the 2024 budget. Flint Township Fire Chief Brett Beckley wrote and presented a letter to the board explaining the need to create two additional positions, stating that over 45 percent […]

SC school board debates, approves Schools of Choice



SWARTZ CREEK — Swartz Creek Community Schools will continue to participate in the Schools of Choice program but the Board of Education’s decision came only after lengthy discussion. School board Vice President Jack Sayer and Trustee Chuck Melki cast the dissenting votes in the 5-2 decision last week. The board has to approve the district’s participation annually. Schools of Choice […]

Shapiro announces candidacy for GB Twp. supervisor

GRAND BLANC TWP. — Monica Shapiro has announced her candidacy for supervisor of Grand Blanc Township. “I believe in building community pride through strong neighborhoods, strong planning, and a strong parks department,” Shapiro said. A 30-year resident whose four children graduated from Grand Blanc Community Schools, Shapiro added, “I love Grand Blanc and care about its future and potential.” She […]

County-wide hazardous waste, electronics recycling dates set

GENESEE COUNTY — The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission has set dates for county-wide hazardous waste and electronics recycling. Residents can dispose of those items on May 21, June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. Residents must register at www.eventbrite.com/o/genesee-county-metropolitan-planning-commission-49465480403 at least two weeks before each date. Information regarding timeslots for appointments and recycling location will only be released after […]


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