2020-09-17

Déjà vu all over again?

Well, the next week or so (with Labor Day behind us ) should tell the story. All the beach crowd has headed, once again, for the “Water” part of the ole “Michigan Winter/Water Wonderland” thing. The schools are trying to tip toe through some kind of reopening. The Governor has (with lots of trepidation) crossed her fingers and allowed pretty […]

Richfield Township considering adoption of state fireworks ordinance



RICHFIELD TWP. — The Board of Trustees has asked the township attorney to begin drafting an ordinance that would comply with the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act 256, which limits the days and times fireworks can be set off in the community. The proposed ordinance was brought to the board by resident Robert DeLay who gathered names on a […]

Remember When …



Do you know why Flint is called the Vehicle City? Because it was the World’s largest horse drawn Carriage manufacturing company in the world by 1900. Have you heard of “The Flint Road Cart Company?” On Sept. 14, 1886, 24-year-old William “Billy” Durant businessman, (grandson of past Gov. Henry Crapo) of his families lumber business in Flint, was about to […]

Raise Up the Creek

Amy Sanford and Gabrielle Miller sort school supplies in the pavilion at American Legion Post 294 in Clayton Township. Sanford organized a community supply drive – called Raise Up the Creek – on Saturday, Sept. 12, after learning that Swartz Creek Community Schools staff had agreed to take certain concessions in the event the district sees significant shortages in state […]

Census deadline approaching, communities need resident input

GENESEE COUNTY — More than 88 percent of households have been accounted for in the 2020 Census, with 22.7 percent counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Another 65.5 percent of housing units have responded online, by phone or by mail. Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census […]

MCC supports Michigan Free-Tuition Program for front line workers

FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) is part of the Future for Frontliners initiative unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, providing last-dollar scholarships for essential workers to attend community college tuition-free – including those without a high school diploma or equivalency. “We applaud this statewide initiative to support those who continued to work in essential industries during the state shutdown […]

Pink ParTee of Warwick Hills annual Breast Cancer Golf Event raises $171,000

GENESEE COUNTY — The 2020 Pink ParTee results are in and $171,000 was raised. As a community, year after year, Warwick Hills “Rises Up” to help local women undergoing breast cancer treatment. “The result is amazing; the impact is deep. The generosity of the Warwick Community is heart-felt and beyond all expectations. Thank you!” said Nancy Gignac, Pink ParTee 2020 […]

Out of the past

10 YEARS AGO Sept. 23, 2010 Main Street will be shut down Sept. 25, but there will be plenty of activity happening downtown as five local bands take the stage. The first Main Street Music Festival will bring music, concessions and vendors to downtown Davison, Saturday, in an event organized as a “big block party” which will showcase local talent. […]

United Way receives grant for Courageous Conversations on Race, Racism, and Radical Change

FLINT — The Community Foundation of Greater Flint awarded $8,000 to the United Way of Genesee County, on behalf of Community Roots, for the Courageous Conversations on Race, Racism, and Radical Change project. The grant will allow Community Roots to facilitate four community conversations that aim to engage residents of Flint and Genesee County in a constructive dialogue on the […]

GHP’s Community Health Worker Team recognized for extraordinary service

FLINT — Genesee Health Plan’s Community Health Worker Team recently received the 2020 Mosley Team Award for Extraordinary Community Health Worker Service from Spectrum Health. This award recognizes outstanding service, dedication and excellence of Community Health Workers, who serve as trusted liaisons to the community and help facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service […]