2013-05-30

GM, CHRYSLER, FORD TAKE QUALITY LEAD OVER IMPORTS



For the first time in more than 10 years, domestic automakers had more winning vehicles than the imports in a quality study. Research-based consultancy Strategic Vision reported that news in its “Best 2013 Total Quality Vehicles” list. GM, Chrysler and Ford all had something to celebrate with the release of the research firm’s 18th annual Total Quality Index vehicle winners. […]

10th season of ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ comes to Genesee County



GENESEE COUNTY — For 10 years, Flint’s “Shakespeare in the Park” in Kearsley Park has drawn rave reviews and enthusiastic crowds. Again this year, the production is going beyond Kearsley Park to parks across the city and county. Admission to all performances (except the opening night fundraising gala at Kearsley Park) is free. Please bring lawn chairs everywhere except Kearsley […]

How to protect pets when the mercury rises



Many people anxiously await the return of summer when they can wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts out in the sun. Although humans are able to keep comfortable in the heat by dressing accordingly, pets are not so lucky. Pets can have a difficult time when the temperature soars. Certain animals, such as reptiles or tropical birds, are acclimated to hot […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present Drowning Pool, May 30, with special guests Eye Empire and Even the Dead Love a Parade. Tickets are $18 in advance. Country Night at the Machine Shop is May 31 with Jerrod Niemann and with special guests Wreckless and Paulina Jayne. […]

Sudoku Crosswords



Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3×3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. You can’t change the digits already provided in the grid. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.

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UM-Flint host rights activist, top judge from South Africa



FLINT — Albie Sachs, an internationally recognized rights activist and co-author of South Africa’s Constitution, will speak on “Nelson Mandela as a Leader, Comrade, and Friend” at a June 4 public event in Flint. Sachs will speak at 6 p.m. in the Michigan Rooms of the Harding Mott University Center on the University of Michigan- Flint campus. Seating will open […]

HOME SWEET HOME AGAIN?



Bubbles for Babies

Brendel event raises more than $800 for Hurley NICU


GRAND BLANC — Raising money in a tough economy is hard, but Lindsay Clark and her husband, Matthew, say they are going to continue to do what they have to in order to “give back” to the hospital that saved their son’s life. Easton, who just turned 2, was born with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (Neo-natal) (PPHN), and at birth was […]

In brief



Great Lakes Twirling Academy fundraiser for AAU Junior Olympics FLINT — The Great Lakes Twirling Academy will hold a fundraiser for the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, June 1, at 4 p.m. at PD’s Pub, 5153 Fenton Rd.,Flint (Between Maple & Hill). There will be a spaghetti dinner with salad and bread, along with a silent auction Cost $10 per […]