2010-08-05

Mott registration begins



FLINT — Registration for classes offered for the 2010 Fall Semester at Mott Community College is open. The first day of classes for the Fall Semester at MCC is Sept. 7. Students are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible to get the classes they need, at the times they prefer. Mott Community College offers a broad range of […]

Win a laptop computers



GENESEE COUNTY — Make it a smart start to the new school year this fall by supporting your favorite school with a nomination in Charter’s ‘Back to School Laptop Contest’. Fifty laptop computers will be awarded to two winning schools on Sept. 27. Winners will posted on the contest web site at www.charter.com/laptop. Contest nominations are open to anyone 18 […]

Beat the heat at Sloan



FLINT — Sloan Museum has a variety of fun things available for families looking to escape the summer heat. Attendees can ride on a hovercraft chair, watch balls zoom from one place to another and make a hot air balloon float. Other attractions include hands-on exhibits about gravity, friction and the laws of motion. Details: Visit www.sloanmuseum.com. — N.B.

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Robertson, Henry to square off in November election




GENESEE COUNTY — Republican Dave B. Roberston and Democrat Ted Henry will face off in the County Commissioner District 8 race in November after winning the Aug. 3 primaries. A former county board chairman, Henry received 61.69 percent of the votes (2,097 votes). He beat Flint Twp. resident Mike Coburn and former Flint Township treasurer, who received 38.04 percent of […]

Latchana, Snodgrass to face off in Nov.




BURTON — Attorney Mark W. Latchana will go against Genesee County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gerald D. Snodgrass in November for the 67th District Court Judge spot. Latchana was the top-vote getter in Tuesday’s contest, raking in 35.04 percent, or 3,711 votes, while Snodgrass collected 25.89 percent, or 2,742 tallies, on the evening. Latchana could not be reached as of press […]

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Carman-Ainsworth offers early childhood classes in 2010-2011



FLINT TWP. – To help children achieve a head start in school, Carman-Ainsworth offers early childhood classes for pre-kindergarten and preschool. The 2010-2011 Early Childhood Education Program uses the nationally recognized High Scope curriculum, which includes progress reports to parents. Classes begin Sept. 13. Pre-kindergarten classes are open to children who will be eligible for kindergarten in the Fall of […]

New school immunization requirements for 2010-2011



GENESEE COUNTY — New school immunization requirements are going into effect in Michigan for the upcoming school year. These new requirements are: 1. Two doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for children age 4 and above who do not have a previous history of the disease. 2. Pre-teens and adolescents need one dose of meningococcal vaccine.* 3. Pre-teens and adolescents need […]

Meeting change



FLINT TWP. — The Flint Township Board of Trustees has switched its August monthly meetings to the second and fourth Monday due to the Aug. 3 primary election. The board will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 23 at the township hall, 1490 S. Dye Rd. — N.B.