2018-07-05

Time for a change



After working nearly 40 years as a reporter in Genesee County, I have decided to hand in my press pass at the end of the month. Much has changed in this community since I arrived in January 1980 as a suburban reporter for The Flint Journal — some good, some bad. For many years, I was the neighborhoods reporter which […]

2018-07-05 E-Edition

League of Women Voters, bar association to hold judicial candidate forum



FLINT — The League of Women Voters of the Flint Area and the Genesee County Bar Association will present a candidates forum for the 7th District Judicial Circuit Court, July 11 at the Harris Auditorium of the Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach St.The event is from 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. The forum is free and open to […]

Cavs’ Fletcher commits to MSU for football




FLINT TWP. – Michael Fletcher, a three-star defensive end from Carman- Ainsworth, committed to continue his football career at Michigan State University this past Friday at Carman- Ainsworth High School. Fletcher, who will be a senior this season, was an Associated Press Division 1 All-State selection last season, recording 11.5 sacks to help lift the Cavaliers to the playoffs. After […]

Clarification



The new transfer rule will make transferring student-athletes ineligible for one year in any sport played during the previous year at the previous school – unless that student-athlete’s situation fits one of the current 15 exceptions that allow for immediate eligibility. However, the revised transfer regulation also allows that transferring student athlete immediate eligibility in any other MHSAA-sponsored sport not […]

MHSAA adopts revised transfer regulations

Baseball regional winner will win Super Regional trophy

EAST LANSING – The adoption of major changes to the Michigan High School Athletic Association transfer regulation was among notable actions taken by the Representative Council during its annual Spring Meeting, May 6-7, in Gaylord, in addition to the selection of the Association’s next executive director announced in a previous release May 8. The Spring Meeting of the 19-member legislative […]

Flint Jr. golfers compete for Henrickson Award




GRAND BLANC – The second week of the 2018 Flint Jr. Golf Association’s summer league is in the books after golfers in the Jack Nicklaus group made their way to Atlas Valley Country Club to compete for the coveted Henrickson Award Monday. The league, which is divided into a 5-hole, 9-hole and 18-hole divisions, features junior golfers from across the […]

Old Newsboys receives grant from the Child Welfare Society of Flint



GENESEE COUNTY — Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc. announced recently it has received a $10,000 grant from the Child Welfare Society. These funds will support the 2018 Christmas Box Program. The Old Newsboys of Flint (ONB)’s Christmas Box Program provides Genesee County’s low- income children with a sweat suit, two pairs of socks and underwear, a winter hat, a warm […]

In brief



Church hosting euchre tournament FLINT TWP. — St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, is sponsoring a Euchre tournament on Friday, July 13. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. There will be food available for purchase and cash prizes. Entry fee is $5. Details: 810-732- 0720. — R.S. July events at the library FLINT TWP. […]

Whaley Children’s Center hosts the Summer Kickoff