2020-07-30

100th McLaren proton therapy patient finishes cancer treatment

FLINT — The McLaren Proton Therapy Center’s 100th patient has rung the victory bell to signify the completion of his cancer treatment. When Gary Howard of Mt. Morris was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer, he wanted to receive his cancer care within the McLaren Health Care system. The comprehensive team at the Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) at McLaren Flint […]

Sheriff Swanson recognized as Officer of the Month by national organization



GENESEE COUNTY — Interim Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has been honored as the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum’s Officer of the Month for June. Swanson, the interim sheriff since January, received the award following his acts of leadership at a Black Lives Matter protest in Flint Township. On May 30, several hundred people marched down Miller Road in […]

Out of the past

10 YEARS AGO Aug. 5, 2010 Davison Township expects ground to be broken soon on the Menard’s project after the board of trustees approved the sewer contract for the store at its July 22 special meeting. In a 5-0 vote, the board awarded the bid for the sewer contract to Dean Holmes Excavating, Inc. of Davison for $54,257.15. The official […]

Longway Planetarium presents wedding giveaway contest for essential workers

FLINT — As an expression of gratitude for the vital role essential workers continue to play in helping our community through the pandemic, Longway Planetarium is giving away a wedding ceremony to one essential worker in Genesee County and their partner. The wedding package includes services from a variety of local businesses valued at $10,000 in total. The winner will […]

Give Me Shelter 5K cancelled for 2020

GENESEE COUNTY — The 7th Annual Give Me Shelter 5K and community breakfast scheduled for Aug. 8, has been canceled. Family Promise of Genesee County Board of Directors and staff voted to cancel the event due to the current restrictions of large gatherings imposed by the State of Michigan COVID-19 Executive Order. Postponing the race was considered, however, with the […]

Sen. Ananich votes to approve Bluebell Beach-Iron Belle connection

LANSING — Last week, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) issued the following statement after voting to designate funds from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to connect Bluebell Beach in Genesee Township with the Iron Belle Trail in Flint: “Bluebell Beach is a longtime favorite spot for families in our community, and by connecting it to Michigan’s famous Iron […]

Congressman Kildee announces nearly $16 million in funding to local hospitals

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, recently announced four mid-Michigan hospitals will receive $15,937,191 in federal grants to support health care workers that have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. The federal grants are a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck […]

Marjorie Ellen (McCallister) Asbury

MARJORIE ELLEN (MCCALLISTER) ASBURY, 79, of Fenton, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, July 24, 2020. Marge was born in Flint, on January 16, 1941, daughter of the late Leo and Mary Louise (Pickett) Demott. She retired from Fernco, Inc. as a corporate level Quality Control Manager in 2012 after 34 years of service. Marge was very accomplished, volunteering […]

Jack H. Anderson

JACK H. ANDERSON, 92, a longtime civic leader and community volunteer in Flint and Grand Blanc and a former plant manager at AC Spark Plug Division, died July 18, in Grand Blanc Township. Mr. Anderson was born in 1928, the eldest child of Harold and Hilda Anderson. He graduated from Clio High School and enrolled in the University of Michigan […]

Kalen Paul Beattie

KALEN PAUL BEATTIE, 29, of Davison, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Kalen was born in Flint, on August 26, 1990, the son of Matthew and Kathleen (Barnett) Beattie. Kalen graduated with honors from Davison High School, Class of 2009. He had hoped to someday pursue a career in naturopathic health. Kalen loved spending time with his family, especially his […]