2010-09-09

Lady Cavaliers finish tied for third




NEW LOTHROP — The Lady Cavaliers traveled to the New Lothrop tournament on Sept. 2 and came away tied for third place with Byron. In pool play, Carman-Ainsworth defeated Breckenridge, 25-17, 25-17, the host Hornets, 25-12, 25-17, Ithaca, 25-12, 25-7, and Lapeer East, 25-18, 25-13. The Lady Cavs went on to face Durand in the semifinals and fell, 17- 25, […]

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Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will feature Arcadia with Thick As Thieves on Sept. 10. This is a low dough concert. On Sept. 11 is Nonpoint with Egypt Central, Abused Romance and Virginia Gray at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance. Colt Ford with Whitey Morgan and […]

Rumors sets the tone for 82nd season of Flint Community Players




FLINT TWP. — Get ready for loads of laughter and fun when Flint Community Players (FCP) kicks off its 82nd season with Rumors Sept. 9-11 and 17-19 at Bower Theater. Written by Neil Simon, Rumors involves miscommunication, mayhem and complete chaos surrounding a New York dinner party. “Can the deputy Mayor of New York (who lies nurturing a flesh wound, […]

Pickin’ and a grinnin’

Flint Banjo Club to perform Banjorama in Davison

DAVISON — What started as a handful of self-described “banjo nuts” getting together to play after a rough winter in 1967 has become a club of more than 50 members. The Flint Banjo Club, considered one of the best clubs in the United States, has also established a long history of holding its annual Banjorama. The event, in its 35th […]

News Briefs



Big Band Memories at McCarty Library FLINT TWP. — McCarthy Librar y, 2071 S. Graham Rd., hosts Big Band Memories 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 22. The highly-interactive program features trumpet player Bill Hart, who has performed with Vic Damone, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and stars of The Lawrence Welk Show. The program is for adults. Details: 810-732-9150. — N.B. Puppy Mill […]

Suspected Flint serial slasher extradited back to Genesee County




GENESEE COUNTY — The man police suspect in 18 stabbings over three states, including five homicides in Genesee County, was brought back to the Genesee County Jail Aug. 26 after he waived extradition. Elias Abuelezam, 33, now sits in solitary confinement at the jail following arraignment on a charge of assault with intent to murder at the 68th District Court […]

Woodhaven celebrates 21st annual Fall Fest




FLINT TWP. — Woodhaven Senior Community, G-5201 Woodhaven Court, celebrates its 21st Annual Fall Fest 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 11. The event, which sees up to 600 people in attendance, is hosted by the Dixner family for residents and their families and friends. The theme for this year’s Fall Fest is a carnival theme, and activities include a raffle, giveaways, […]

Genesys presents run/walk to benefit hospice patients



GRAND BLANC TWP. — Genesys will host its 10th annual 5K Run/Walk Sept. 25 with proceeds benefiting patients and families of Genesys Hospice. “Dash for a Difference” will take place on the grounds of Genesys Regional Medical Center — Health Park in Grand Blanc Township. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Here is the schedule of events: • 5K run: 10 […]

High school students experience new twist to first day at school




FLINT TWP. — For many students, the first day back at school means diving right into the academics of the year. But at Carman-Ainsworth High School, students experienced a new twist to the first day with its “Great Expectations” schedule. The day started off with a welcome back session for all students in the main gym, followed by speaker sessions […]

Genesys, union still at odds, strike on hold




GRAND BLANC — Teamsters Local 332 promised to hold off on a strike until Sept. 24 as the union and Genesys Regional Medical Center have agreed to resume negotiations over the disputed technical bargaining unit contract. A 30-minute phone call between Teamsters President Nina Bugbee and Genesys CEO Mark Taylor Sept. 3 resulted in a mutual agreement to return to […]