2019-10-31

HELEN “FAY” RUSSEL-PORATH

HELEN “FAY” RUSSELL-PORATH, 81, of Bear Lake (formerly of Swartz Creek), passed away at home holding the hands of her family, Friday, October 25, 2019. Fay was born July 16, 1938, in Fleming, KY, the daughter of Earl and Callie (Dishman) Johnson. She attended Neon-Fleming Schools. She married Edward Russell, who preceded her in death in 1979. She then married […]

Old Newsboys’ Christmas sign-up begins November 4

GENESEE COUNTY — The Old Newsboys of Flint will open enrollment for the Christmas Box Program Nov. 4. The Christmas Box program has been serving children from low income families throughout Genesee County since 1924. Applicants may sign-up at the Old Newsboys office at 6255 Taylor Drive in Flint from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed for […]

Cavs’ Carter headed to state finals in cross country

SAGINAW – Although Carman- Ainsworth was unable to qualify as a team, Jack Carter did qualify as an individual in fifth place in 16:20.69 at last Saturday’s regional at Delta College. The boys’ team was 13th with 305 and the girls 14th with 457. Only the top three teams and top 15 individuals move on to the state meet, which […]

Lady Cavs ready for district semifinals



SWARTZ CREEK – Playoffs start next week for volleyball teams across the state, and Carman-Ainsworth (3-7-1) battles Swartz Creek (2-16) in the Div. 1 district semifinals next Wednesday at 5 p.m. On the other side of the bracket, Flushing (31-9-1) plays Kearsley (1-16) in the first round on Monday at 5 p.m. The winner advances to the semifinals against Saginaw […]

Chargers overpower Cavaliers in football



FLINT – The Carman-Ainsworth football team’s season came to a close last Friday, after the Cavaliers lost to Flint Powers Catholic 42-21 on the road in the final game of the regular season. Stats and details for the matchup went unreported. The Cavs finish the season 2-7 overall and 1-4 in the Saginaw Valley League Red, but both of those […]

No link to CTE From playing high school football



When it comes to the longterm effects of concussions in sports, there is a wide range of information published – almost on a daily basis. Unfortunately, much of the media coverage as it relates to high school sports – and particularly the sport of football – is misleading. Last week, the Concussion Legacy Foundation introduced its new publicservice announcement that […]

Firebirds continue best start in franchise history



FLINT – It has been a stellar beginning to the 2019-20 season for the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League, most recently grabbing a 4-1 win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the Dort Federal Event Center on Saturday. Brennan Othmann got things started, netting his fifth of the season in the first period. In the middle frame, […]

Scary happenings in sports

Fat Guy Corner

Happy Halloween, sports fans! The scariest thing is happening in sports right now in the World Series. The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals have yet to win a game in their home ball park. The Washington Nationals can win the World Series, but will have to win two games in Houston. I cannot remember a World Series where the first […]

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