2017-06-01

In brief



Support book fair FLINT TWP. — A Book Fair fundraiser for the Carman-Ainsworth Education Foundation (CAEF) will be held on Saturday, June 17 at Barnes & Noble bookstore at Genesee Valley Center mall. The CAEF will receive 15% from every purchase in-store or online. — R.S. Volunteers needed for Flint Art Fair FLINT — The Friends of Modern Art (FOMA) […]

YouthQuest programs get underway



FLINT — Enrollment is underway for YouthQuest’s summer enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students in Flint and Genesee County. YouthQuest offers high-quality activities and services that encourage the exploration of new interests in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and promotes academic achievement, physical fitness, youth leadership and volunteerism. “Summer may provide a […]

McLaren first hospital in region to use ‘world’s smallest pacemaker’




FLINT — McLaren Flint is the first hospital in Genesee County to use the FDA-approved Medtronic Micra, the world’s smallest pacemaker, which is about one-tenth the size of the standard model used in practice for decades. The pacemaker uses no leads and is approximately to the size of a large vitamin. It is implanted into the heart chamber via a […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT —The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, presents Toolology, a tribute to Tool, June 10. Tickets are $10 in advance. Otherwise, with special guest Through Fire, will perform June 21. Tickets are $15 in advance. Tickets are available online at Paradise Express, located directly across the street from the Machine Shop […]

Overturned semi-truck blocks I-75



FLINT TWP. — Memorial Day weekend travel hit a snag mid-morning on Friday for southbound travelers when a semi-truck overturned on the I-75 entry ramp off Corunna Road. The driver of the semi was on the ramp from Corunna Road to southbound I-75 and was traveling too fast, according to a Flint Township police report. This caused his load to […]

In brief



Outreach East to hold event this weekend RICHFIELD TWP. — The biggest fundraiser of the year for Outreach East in Davison is the Thunder for Hunger Poker Run and Rock Out Hunger Party. A $10 per person donation for the Poker Run includes admission to the Rock Out Hunger party and a chance to win cash prizes. Registration for the […]

GISD superintendent receives Friends of School Nursing Award



GENESEE COUNTY — Genesee Intermediate School District Superintendent Dr. Lisa Hagel was recognized at the Michigan Association of School Nurses (MASN) Annual Conference for making a statewide contribution that impacts the health and education of Michigan school children. Hagel’s nomination and approval for this award was unanimous by the MASN Board of Directors. Evilia Jankowski, Coordinator of School Health Services […]

Baker College earns honor for Running Start



FLINT TWP. — Baker College is one of the first Michigan higher education institutions — and one of only 105 nationwide — that has earned national accreditation for its concurrent enrollment program for high school students. Baker College concurrent enrollment courses are available through the college’s Running Start initiative. It offers state-sanctioned programs that allow high school students to earn […]

Looking for ways to stop the summer slide



For students who follow a traditional academic calendar, the summer can play one of two roles. It can be a bridge from the end of one school year to the next, or it can be a significant setback. While students from affluent families tend to see gains in their reading skills following the summer, the typical American student loses about […]

Financial Plus Credit Union to host ‘Paws Party’



FLINT — Financial Plus Credit Union will host a “Paws Party” on Fri., June 16 from 11 a.m. –—2 p.m. The event will be held at Financial Plus Credit Union’s Main Office, located at G-3381 Van Slyke Rd. in Flint. The event aims to find animals a forever home and to raise awareness about their exclusive discount program, Benefits Plus. […]