2020-08-27

Pickell announces bid for Davison School Board

DAVISON — Local mom and business owner Stefanie M. Pickell has announced she will be on the ballot this fall for one of the three open Davison School Board seats. Pickell and her husband, John, have three kids spread out in the school system: Kindergarten, 4th and 8th grades. Pickell has worked with children for years and owns her own […]

In brief

Flea Market Flip Day at Davison Farmer’s Market DAVISON TWP. — Would you enjoy meeting your local community and getting rid of some clutter around the house? On Aug. 29, from open to close, Davison Farmers Market will be having a Flea Market – Flip Day. A chance not only to alleviate your home of discarded old treasures but find […]

St. Robert’s to host relics of St. Pio on Feast Day



FLUSHING — St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Flushing will be hosting several relics from a renowned 20th century saint this September. On Sept. 20, St. Robert’s will display the relics of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, an Italian monk of the Franciscan Order who was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002. The relic display will coincide with St. […]

Sweet treats on Main Street

FLUSHING — Flushing Candy Company officially celebrated the opening of its location on Main Street in Flushing with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 19. The store, which opened last December during the Flushing Candlewalk, serves hand-rolled ice cream, chocolates, hard candy and gummies. Scott Webster, owner and founder of Flushing Candy Company, said that his store specializes in unique and […]

Township to amend fireworks ordinance



FLUSHING TWP. — Flushing Township is planning to implement changes to its fireworks ordinance. At the Aug. 13 meeting, the Flushing Township Board of Trustees approved the first reading of an amended fireworks ordinance by a 6-1 vote. The amended ordinance will outline specific days when fireworks can be shot off in the township, while tightening enforcement on the illegal […]

Safe voting!

The Burton City Clerk’s Office has received a CARES Act Funding Grant through the State of Michigan. They beginning to receive shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all four polling locations and City Hall … including PPE dispenser stations like those shown here. This is at no cost to tax payers, said Clerk Racheal Ervin-Boggs.

Kearsley school participating in lunch and breakfast program

GENESEE TWP. — Kearsley Community Schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. All Kearsley students will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge to their household each day. For all online students, the district plans on continuing our food […]

Truck nearly ends up in Kelly Lake

BURTON — The driver of a delivery truck had a close call Aug. 24 when he lost control of his vehicle and left I-69, crashing into a swampy area west of Kelly Lake. According to reports, the driver is expected to recover after suffering a minor medical emergency while driving an Aunt Millie’s bread truck eastbound on I-69. The incident […]

Council discussion about police complaints dissolves into argument



BURTON — Discussion during the Aug. 17 city council meeting began as a request by two members about receiving reports from the administration regarding complaints against police officers but dissolved into an argument over comments made on Facebook about a different topic. City Council President Steve Heffner and Councilman Vaughn Smith asked Mayor Duane Haskins to provide them with monthly […]

Burton firefighter among 17 suspects arrested in GHOST sting operations



BURTON — A Burton firefighter is facing charges after being arrested in a sting operation conducted by the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST). Matthew Hyde, 40, was arrested earlier this month by GHOST operatives for allegedly attempting to meet up with two 14-year-old girls for sex. He has been charged with child sexually abusive activity and accosting a child […]