2017-03-16

Sorority presents Debutante Cotillion



GENESEE COUNTY — The Flint Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will host its first “Pearls of Perfection: Poised, Polished and Prepared” Debutante Cotillion on Saturday, April 22, at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center; 1 Riverfront Plaza in Flint. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling (810) 287-2302 or via PayPal online at, www.flintdeltas.com. […]

MCC president honored by Zeta Phi Beta



FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) President, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea will be honored by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Beta Zeta Flint Finer Womanhood, Inc., at 2 p.m. on March 11, with their “Finer Woman Within the Community” award. The event will be at the Mt. Olive Family Worship Center. “I am humbled to have been chosen by the […]

MCC VP Recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society



FLINT – Dr. Amy Fugate, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mott Community College (MCC), is one of 24 college administrators who will be honored with the 2017 Distinguished College Administrator Award, presented by Phi Theta Kappa during PTK Catalyst, the Society’s annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, April 6-8. The Distinguished College Administrator Award is given to college vice presidents, […]

Officers cited for life-saving efforts




FLINT TWP. — Police Chief George Sippert recently cited four officers for “outstanding work,” credited with saving the lives of two township residents. At the March 6 township board meeting. Officers Lacey Lopez and Michael Schuyler were recognized for their lifesaving efforts involving an elderly township man on November 16, 2016 and Officers Barry Wascher and Neal Donovan were cited […]

In brief



Small business trainings FLINT – The following are free training events sponsored by the I69 Trade Corridor Region of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC). There is no fee for these trainings, but advance and separate registration for each individual is required. “Writing a Business Plan” WEBINAR: Wednesday, March 15 from 12–1pm. Details and to register, go to: clients.sbdcmichigan.org/ […]

Oliver named president and CEO of CFGF



FLINT – The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) has named Isaiah M. Oliver as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Isaiah currently serves as Vice President of Community Impact for CFGF. He will be the fifth chief executive in the 29-year-old foundation’s history, and the first leader born and raised in Flint. Isaiah will assume his new role […]

RV’s galore, more at the 40th Annual Flint Camper & RV Show



FLINT — Find out about the economical and family-orientated vacation opportunities of RVing at the 40th Annual Flint Camper and RV Show, March 16-19. The show will be at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Mich., located south of I-69 at the Center Road exit. The show is open weekdays from 2–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–7 […]

The president needs a time-out



It’s becoming clearer by the day that we’ve elected a child as president. I don’t say that to be insulting or partisan. I say it as a parent. I raised three kids and recognize child-like behavior when I see it. In a child, childish behavior is normal and to be expected. In a president, it’s just plain scary. Example No. […]

Band honors



FLINT TWP. — Carman-Ainsworth band students made a good showing at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District (MSBOA) District Three Band and Orchestra Festival, held on February 24 and 25 at Carman-Ainsworth High School. The 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and 7th/8th Grade Orchestra participated in this event. The 8th grade Band led by Chris Lewis and […]

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER



Reminder: Local police will be out patrolling extra hours this weekend between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to crack down on drunk drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a campaign spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). — Provided logo