2014-11-06

Look into my crystal ball



The Detroit Lions are 6-2 heading into the second half of the season. Is this a serious case of Deja vu or what? The Lions sat in this same position last season on top of the division and in control of their own destiny. The 2013 season turned into a Freddy Krueger nightmare as Detroit went 1-7 in their last […]

In brief



Salvation Army 82nd Thanksgiving concert set FLINT — The community is invited to enjoy a FREE Thanksgiving concert featuring The Salvation Army Flint Citadel Band on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Celebrating 82 years of band concerts this year’s performance will be held at the Salvation Army Flint Citadel located at 211 W. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 40502 (Corner of […]

Right-to-die movement returns with new face



An Oregon woman’s decision to end her own life after being diag nosed with an incurable form of brain cancer has brought back the rightto die debate, only this time the movement has a new face and voice. I worked for a suburban-Detroit daily newspapers back in the 1990s when the late Dr. Jack Kevorkian first started his campaign to […]

MTA proposal passes



GENESEE COUNTY — The Mass Transportation Authority narrowly pulled off a victory in its bid for more money in the Nov. 4 general election. The 0.425-mil new levy squeaked by with 63,107 votes in favor, just 49 more than the 62,058 votes against the millage that begins in 2015 and continues through 2019. MTA officials have said the funds are […]

Dems Kildee, Ananich re-elected




GENESEE COUNTY — In statewide polling, Republican Governor Rick Snyder beat Democrat challenger Mark Schauer to win re-election to a second term, but Democrat leanings held strong in Genesee County. Fifth District U.S. Congressman Daniel T. Kildee, 56, of Flint Township easily won re-election to a two-year term. In the 27th district state senate race, Democrat incumbent Jim Ananich, of […]

Cavaliers chill Chiefs in snowy district opener




FLINT TWP. – The weather dictated that Carman-Ainsworth keep the ball on the ground last Friday night, and that was just fine with Tyler Minor and the rest of the Cavaliers. Minor ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries, and Carman- Ainsworth ground Okemos into the slush by a 27-0 count in a Div. 2 football playoff […]

Lady Cavs’ season ends with loss to Davison



SWARTZ CREEK — The Carman-Ainsworth volleyball season came to a close on Monday in the district playoff opener against Saginaw Valley League-South rival Davison, 21-25, 22-25, 9-25. Deja Lester was solid, as usual, with six kills and 10 digs while Katie Speaks added nine digs and Sarah Thurston had 12 assists. Carman-Ainsworth ends the season at 14-28-1 overall. OTHER RESULTS: […]

Outdoor Calendar



Sept. 15-Nov. 14 Ruffed Grouse hunting season.Wild turkey hunting season (fall segment). Sept. 15 – Mar. 31 Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare: Oct. 1-Nov. 14 Archery deer hunting season. Oct. 20-Nov. 14 Quail hunting season. Oct. 20-Nov. 14 Pheasant hunting season (male only), Zone2 and 3 Nov. 15-30 Regular firearm deer hunting season. Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 2015 Pheasant hunting season […]

Online scams abound during times of heightened giving



Charities receive donations from millions of well-intentioned men, women and even children each year. While many charities are reputable and worthy of donations, donors should know that criminals masquerading as charities are out there as well. These criminals want to steal more than just money. The Internet has made life easier in many ways, but it has also put people […]

Prevent identity theft during the holidays



As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumers are once again preparing to do a significant amount of their holiday shopping online, while many others will rely on debit and credit cards to make their in-store purchases. Though banks and online retailers have made holiday shopping easier in many ways, that convenience has also made shoppers more vulnerable to identity theft. […]