GRAND BLANC TWP. — Grand Reverence Home Health & Hospice needs volunteers for its hospice program in Genesee County and surrounding areas. If you are interested, a 12-hour training session will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings – Aug. 4 through Aug. 13 – from 6-9 p.m. at Genesys Administrative Services building in Grand Blanc (5445 Ali Drive). Pre-registration […]
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Outdoor Calendar
Aug. 2-3 Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival at Bay City State Recreation Area. Activities run 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Recreation Passport required for entry to park. Includes hunting and outdoor recreation expo, duck and goose calling competitions, wildlife arts and crafts show and wildlife carving show, plus much more. Details: 989-667-0717. Aug. 2 Cowboy Long Range Shoot […]
Belle Tire moves to accessible Miller Road
FLINT TWP. — Belle Tire has a new location at 4545 Miller Road in Flint that features a renovated in-store design. After several months of renovating a former Northwest Tire store, Belle Tire moved from its Austin’s Parkway location and opened it doors to the pubic on July 22. The Miller Road location provides easier access from I-75 and I-69 […]
In brief
Yeo & Yeo celebrates 30 years in IT SAGINAW — Yeo & Yeo Computer Consulting, an affiliate of Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, celebrates 30 years in information technology. YYCC launched as a two-person division of Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants in 1984, incorporated in 1996 and has since grown to more than 35 employees. YYCC […]
A taste of the classics
Back to the Bricks Tune-up is nextFLINT TWP. — Looking like a flashback in time, several classic cars cruised up to the 1950’s-styled Mega Classic Diner, 4462 Corunna Rd., July 17, leading the way for other old car shows taking place in the township. Several long, sleek vintage convertible Cadillacs were among the many makes, models and eras represented at the Fun in the Sun Cruise. […]
Kearsley Park Players present ‘Pirates of Penzance’ at Crossroads
FLINT — Flint’s Kearsley Park Players take to the stage again in the Gilbert & Sullivan musical classic “Pirates of Penzance”. This rollicking comedy features pirates, beautiful maidens, comic policemen, a star-crossed love affair and some of the best music in the history of musical theater. Opening at Crossroads Village’s historic opera house, shows will run August 1, Saturday August […]
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Area women invited to Camo and Lace event FLUSHING — Area women are invited to join Camo and Lace for “Paddle, Picnic and Peeps”, on Aug. 16 starting at 9 a.m. Camo and Lace is partnering with Redbeard’s Canoe and Kayak Livery, 103 E. Main Street, Flushing, for this outdoor adventure. Camo and Lace is a woman’s group that encourages […]
Summer 2014 programs for Genesee County children, teens
FLINT — Typically viewed as a time for rest and relaxation, the long days of summer can present challenges for families and children looking to fill those hours with safe, engaging activities that won’t stretch tight budgets. High-quality programming is particularly critical for school-age children and youths, many of whom can fall victim to the “summer slump,” which can have […]
Hot Tickets
Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — On July 25, The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint will feature 80s Beach Night with Ironsnake. Tickets are $10 in advance. The Andrew Wood Benefit will be July 26, with Houndstooth, Shadows of Doubt, Diesect and 419. There is a minimum $5 donation. For tickets to all shows go […]
State police investigating officer who shot suspect during traffic stop
FLINT TWP. — Dominique Charon Lewis, 23, of Flint, has been identified as the person fatally shot by a township police officer during a traffic stop last week. On July 16, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a Flint Township police officer conducted a traffic stop on Flushing Road near Eldorado Street, according to a press release issued by township police officials. […]