2017-11-09

Protecting our youth from the ‘Danger Zone’



If I asked you what time of day schoolage youth are most likely to engage in risky behavior, what would you say? Would you be surprised if I told you it’s earlier than you might think? There’s a reason why the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. are often considered the “danger zone” by law enforcement and educational professionals. It’s […]

Race track proposal hinges on medical marijuana ‘catalyst’




SWARTZ CREEK – Canadian investors are eying the 100-acre property once known as Sports Creek Raceway, but some city officials are not enthusiastic about the proposed development. Windsor, Ontario-based TDE Group principals envision a flex (light) industrial, mixed use development, according to Justin Dunaskiss, a partner in Dunaskiss Consulting & Development and a spokesman for TDE. The caveat is that […]

In brief



Public Open House – Flushing Road rehabilitation and road dieting FLINT TWP. — The Genesee County Road Commission has announced that a public informational meeting for the Rehabilitation / Road Dieting of Flushing Road from Elms Road to Warner Road will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16 at the Flint Township Hall, 1490 S. Dye […]

Another ‘stranger danger’ incident reported by C-A student



FLINT TWP. — Carman-Ainsworth Superintendent Eddie Kindle last week sent out another Stranger Danger notice to parents about a stranger approaching a student – the fourth in the past month. Kindle’s letter was to make parents aware of an incident reported October 30 by an Atlantis High School student. At about 4 p.m. the student was walking north on Graham […]

Fire Department gets to keep credit card handy




FLINT TWP. — Similar to a privilege granted to the police department in September, Flint Fire Chief Tom Stadler asked for possession of township fire departments credit cards. The Credit Card Use Policy had been for police and fire officials to request a credit card from the controller’s office when needed, then return it to between uses. But Police Chief […]

Police chief reports on Drug Take-Back Day




FLINT TWP. — Township police not only supported the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in its 14th National Drug Prescription Take Back Day on October 28, they are actively engaged year-round with a drop-box in the lobby that is open around the clock. Most recently, township police turned over to the DEA 198 pounds of collected prescription drugs, said Police […]

Township okays holiday displays




FLINT TWP. — Soon it will begin to look a lot like Christmas when township signs, telephone poles, a bridge and key buildings get decked out with boughs of festive greenery. The township board on Monday approved spending up to $12,500 to purchase and place the beribboned garlands and wreaths at various places around the township. It is not the […]