2018-08-16

United Way of Genesee County 2018 Campaign in high gear to help residents



FLINT — Officials with the United Way of Genesee County kicked off the 2018 annual campaign at the Flint Farmer’s Market last Tuesday with an emphasis on expanding workplace giving throughout Genesee and Shiawassee Counties and help more than 85,000 men, women and children. United Way officials are hoping to raise and leverage funds to support programs in Genesee & […]

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Back to the Bricks GENESEE COUNTY — The Al Bourdeau Insurance Agency hosts miles of fun at the 14th annual Back to the Bricks – Car Cruise on Saginaw St. in Downtown Flint, Aug. 18th from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. The downtown tent features games and fun for the kids and giveaways throughout the whole day! Make sure to […]

Flint Township celebrates 35th Annual National Night Out




FLINT TWP. — Since the early 2000s, the Flint Township Police Department has invited the public to join it every August for National Night Out. Last Wednesday, hundreds of residents flocked to the FTPD post on 5200 Norko Dr. in Flint to mingle with law enforcement and partake in this year’s festivities, which included police dog demonstrations, a dunk tank […]

Coast Guard officer makes surprise homecoming to Flushing




FLUSHING — After several months out at sea, coast guardsman Mason Herr made an unexpected return home on Sunday. Herr, a Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Coast Guard, surprised his family and friends by appearing during the morning service at the Flushing Community Church of the Nazarene. The Flushing native was greeted with hugs from his parents […]

Down on the Farm



For much of my life, I’ve had the privilege of living on a family farm. More specifically, a 10-acre spread tucked away in the countryside of Lapeer County. Down on the Gagnon farm, my folks and I have raised miniature horses, chickens and a tribe of barn cats. We’ve also tended to a large vegetable garden and, at times, an […]

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Michigan receives $10 million to integrate primary and behavioral health LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently received up to $10 million in grant funds from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to promote integration of primary and behavioral healthcare. The program will improve access to and quality of care to […]

HAP names Dittrick Vice President of Actuarial and Healthcare Analytics



DETROIT — Health Alliance Plan has announced the appointment of Lillian Dittrick as vice president of Actuarial and Healthcare Analytics. In this position, she is responsible for actuarial and financial analysis, including predictive modeling and medical expense budgeting and tracking for HAP. Dittrick has more than 25 years of actuarial and analytic experience in the healthcare and financial industries. She […]

’18 summer concert series draws thousands to the hill in The Creek




SWARTZ CREEK — The Swartz Creek Fine Arts Association wrapped up a successful season Aug. 7. Crowds consistently numbered around 800 on the hill at the Pajtas Theater. The final concert, featuring the Invasion band, drew more than 850 people. “I’d say we were in the 5,000 range for the season,” said Dave Spillane, Association president. “We started on a […]

More road safety projects authorized by City of Flushing




FLUSHING — Over the past few months, Flushing City Council has explored and approved several options for improving traffic safety along Main Street. At Monday’s meeting, the council unanimously authorized two general safety project program applications to address high traffic areas in the city. Jack Wheatley, Vice President of ROWE Professional Services Company, proposed a plan to change lane configuration […]

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Paving operations on Stanley Road in Flushing Township FLUSHING — The Genesee County Road Commission will perform paving operations on Stanley Road between Duffield Road and the west side of the railroad tracks in Flushing Township on Aug. 14 and 15, weather permitting. The road will be closed to through traffic, excluding school buses and emergency vehicles, from approximately 7 […]