2017-12-21

Volunteer registration now open for The Ally Challenge



GRAND BLANC — Tournament officials announced today that volunteer registration for the inaugural playing of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is now open to the public at www.theallychallenge.com/volunteers. The 2018 Ally Challenge will be held Sept. 10-16 at historic Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. “We are extremely excited to open volunteer registration and begin working with a very […]

Police promotions requested pending Chief’s retirement




FLINT TWP. — Hoping to facilitate a smooth transition when he retires some time next year, Police Chief George Sippert has asked for promotions of a lieutenant and sergeant. The township board approved his request for the Flint Township Civil Service Commission to provide a certified list of the highest scoring candidate eligible for promotion. The sergeant candidate will replace […]

Developing leaders at all levels



Every year, HR and business leaders from around the world participate in Deloitte’s survey about human capital trends. And for the last five years, these professionals have continued to cite leadership as one of their top talent challenges. This is problematic. An organization without strong leadership is like a manual car without a driver. It’s not going anywhere. In many […]

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MCC reaches out to sister colleges in Houston after Hurricane Harvey FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) President, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea has delivered three checks totaling $9,000 to three Houstonarea community colleges that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. MCC mounted a two-month Hurricane Harvey relief campaign called “Mott Cares” campus-wide in September. The $9,000 raised by the campaign were distributed […]

Salvation Army at 47 percent of $800,000 goal



FLINT — The Salvation Army Red Kettles are filling up at a very slow pace this year, and with Christmas Eve being on Sunday this year the impact will be even greater. Sunday is a day of rest and time to worship with family and friends so dedicated bell ringers have time at to relax and rest. Last year the […]

McLaren opens new corporate headquarters



GRAND BLANC — McLaren Health Care recently opened its new Corporate Headquarters in Grand Blanc, moving from a smaller office space in Flint Township to a modern, 65,000 sq. ft. facility specially designed to accommodate the health system’s expanding infrastructure. As McLaren has grown, many key system level, executive and administrative offices were spread across numerous facilities in different communities. […]

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Treasurer nominated to serve on KWA board FLINT TWP. — The township board has nominated Lisa Anderson, township treasurer, to serve as its representative on the Karegnondi Water Authority board which oversees water distribution of the new pipeline. Former township treasurer Marsha Binelli previously served as a member of the authority that includes representatives from the counties of Genesee, Lapeer […]

Social media post leads to suspected burglar’s arrest



FLINT TWP. — With a chuckle in his voice, Chief Sippert recounted recent actions by police investigators that led to the arrest of a suspect in a recent break-in at Pirates’ Park amusement park, 4175 Miller Rd. On Monday, December 11, township officers responded to a burglary complaint from the closed amusement park that has occurred some time in the […]

Police accepting registration for security training




FLINT TWP. — As promised last month, township police will soon offer classes to teach people in places of worship how to improve security. In the aftermath of a mass shooting at a church in Texas and violence at other churches nationwide, security classes are being offered for a fee by the Michigan State Police. But interest is so high […]

First round of public hearings complete for DDA




FLINT TWP. — A full house of property owners attended public hearings on forming a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and other economic zones,, at the Monday night township board meeting. The township is seeking to establish a DDA as well as Corridor Improvement Authorities on Beecher and Bristol roads to improve the appearance and marketability of the township commercial districts. […]