2016-10-13

Holly wins tennis regional



HOLLY – Host Holly won the Div. 2 boys’ tennis regional title last Friday at the split Holly/Fenton sites. Holly had 16 points and Fenton moved on with 10 as the second-place team. Teams had to win, place second or earn 18 points to qualify for the state meet. The winner and runner-up at No.1 Singles earn automatic berths. Flushing […]

Adopt-A-Pet’s ‘The Howling’ Halloween party creeps and crawls its way into Fenton



FENTON — A fang-tastic good time is in store for everyone wicked or weird, creepy or cute at Adopt-A-Pet’s first ever, The Howling Halloween Event, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the shelter, 13575 N. Fenton Road, Fenton. This spooky great time offers fun for kids and […]

Third annual drive-thru immunization event on tap



FLINT — Genesee Health Plan (GHP) announced recently, it will host its third annual Genesee Health Plan Drive-Thru Immunization event Oct. 14 from 3-6 p.m. The event will take place at Genesee Health Plan’s office located at 2171 S. Linden Road, Flint. “This is a quick, convenient and free opportunity for Genesee County residents to get their flu shot. We […]

In brief



Kidney group to meet FLINT — Kidney Cancer Support Group meets Oct. 19, 1:30 -3:30 p.m., Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, 302 Kensington Ave. Featured Speaker: Anne Cox, Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, Genesy Hurley Cancer Institute. Topic: “Nutrition and the Cancer Patient.” Open to the general public. Details: Call 810-232-8233. — G.G. Craft bazaar at Lamb of God Church on Nov. 5 […]

Flint Firebirds, McLaren Flint lace up for second annual Pink Out Night



FLINT — In an effort to create awareness about breast cancer and raise funds for breast cancer patients at McLaren Flint, the Flint Firebirds Hockey Club is partnering with the McLaren Foundation for the second annual “Pink Out Night” on Friday, Oct. 14. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, and […]

Winners circle



En’Dea Haygood and Christian Aubrey, seniors at Carman-Ainsworth High School, are all smiles after being crowed Homecoming Queen and King last Saturday.

Spoiled absentee ballots sent last week are being resolved




GENESEE COUNTY — The Genesee County clerk’s office ensures the 14,000 spoiled absentee ballots sent out last week will not be an issue come election day. County Clerk John Gleason said the ballots included several identifiable mistakes, including incorrect cutting, smudging on the sides and the wrong coloration of numbers. The errors make it impossible for the ballots to be […]

In brief



Local agency names V.P. FLINT — The Valley Area Agency on Aging has announced Yaushica Brown has been selected as the new Vice President of Operations. Brown has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and is familiar with doing home visits; she comes with a sound knowledge of community-based services as she has been with Valley for 17 years. Brown […]

Martin Funeral Home hosts ‘Fly & Remember’ event



MT. MORRIS – Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services will host it’s annual “Fly & Remember” support program for all families that have lost children or who’ve had a loss during pregnancy. Taking place on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services, 1194 E. Mt. Morris Rd. in Mt. Morris, the “Fly […]

Hurley hosts Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day



FLINT – Hurley Medical Center is providing a way for families to remember babies who were lost too soon and those lost during pregnancy. Join us for a memorial service and balloon release from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hurley Medical Center. A reception will follow with light refreshments. Information on infant loss support groups will be […]