2021-09-30

Davison High School 2021 Homecoming Court announced

DAVISON — Nominees for the 2021 Homecoming Queen are: Ava Arnes, Olivia Dirkse, Sophia Perrault, Jessica Schmidt and Charley Sumner. Vying for the title of Homecoming King are: Parker Austin, Dane Coleman, Lucas Daunt, Isaac Norton and Gabe Smith. The homecoming queen will be crowned during half-time ceremonies at the Oct. 1 varsity football game and the homecoming king was […]

New scoreboards raised at baseball fields; skate park equipment added



DAVISON — The city, in partnership with Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation (DCER), have erected two new scoreboards at the softball-baseball diamonds to the west side of Jack Abernathy Regional Park. City Manager Andrea Schroeder said the new electronic scoreboards will replace two old ones on the east side of the baseball complex. The city’s share of the purchase was […]

Board approves audit report

DAVISON — The Davison Board of Education approved its audit report Sept. 20, which showed the district had a “clean audit.” The board thanked Director of Business Services Leslie Young and her crew, Accountant Josh Evans, Business Office Secretary Shawn Hoover, Payroll Specialist Caitlin Bentoski and Purchasing Secretary Jacqueline Addison. The audit is a four-step progress that takes several days […]

In brief

Davison High School All-Alumni cruise and tailgate RICHFIELD TWP. — The Davison High School All-Alumni Car Cruise and Tailgate will be held at Richfield Park, 6550 N. Irish Rd., Saturday Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m. Did you ever skip school and cruise the park? Dust off your frisbees, load up a cooler and head for Richfield Park. Sponsored by the […]

In brief

FUMC Women’s Fall Rummage Sale FLUSHING — The Flushing United Methodist Women will be holding their Fall Rummage Sale on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Ridge at 810-516-9454 or sridge38@comcast.net. Flushing United Methodist Church is located at 413 E. Main St. […]

Flushing Homecoming Parade set for Oct. 8



FLUSHING — With the cancellations of 2020 now in the rearview mirror, Flushing High School students are eagerly preparing for the return of Homecoming festivities next week. Raider pride will be in full swing when the Flushing Homecoming Parade takes place on Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m., beginning in Riverview Park and traveling north on Cherry Street to Mill Street. […]

Three cheers for Harvest Fest!

Downtown Flushing set the stage for a variety of Flushing Harvest Festival activities, including Flushing JV cheer team exhibitions, pony rides, pumpkin painting, a Flushing Karate demonstration and performances from Judy’s School of Dance and MGM Dance/Ballet 21. There was also wine-tasting for adults, inflatables at Riverview Park, a Diaper Derby for infants, arts and craft vendors and colorful scarecrows […]

Moose Lodge officer receives Lifetime Achievement Award



FLUSHING — For decades, Flushing Moose member Bob Porn has accepted many roles and responsibilities to help promote community outreach and bring more members into his lodge. In recognition of Porn’s efforts, Moose International presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a Michigan Moose convention in Sault St. Marie on Aug. 21. Porn, who joined Flushing Moose Lodge #1437 […]

Council reverses decision on MERS conference delegates



BURTON — Earlier this month the council voted to make Councilman Vaughn Smith its voting representative to the MERS (Municipal Employees Retirement System) Conference next month. Last week, however, at its Sept. 20 meeting, the council made an about-face on that decision after learning only a city official who is a member of MERS can serve as a delegate with […]

ELGA tent sale raises money for Catholic Charities

BURTON — ELGA Credit Union (ELGA) presented a $20,000 donation to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties (Catholic Charities), proceeds from the Ginormous Tent Sale fundraiser. The annual event, taking place over Labor Day weekend each year is a yard sale that with several tents full of donated goods. Countless volunteer hours are put in by both ELGA associates […]