FGCC visitors bureau honors hospitality industry
Total Views: 16 By Regina Strong - May 23, 2013
The winners of the 25th annual Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) hospitality awards were announced May 23. More than 100 people...
Leadership center seeks participants until June 6
Total Views: 11 By Regina R. Strong - May 23, 2013
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce (FGCC) Shared Services Leadership Center is requesting applicants to participate in the inaugural class of...
Bike-a-thon fundraiser to be held June 15
Total Views: 10 By Angela Stamps - May 23, 2013
Kentakee Athletic and Social Clubs will hold a bike-a-thon fundraiser at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Berston Field House, 3300 N. Saginaw St....
Stabenow to call for passage of Senate Farm Bill May 28
Total Views: 23 By Matt Williams - May 23, 2013
With a final vote in the Senate expected next week, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition...
Exhibition quidditch match June 8
Total Views: 41 By Krystina Packard - May 23, 2013
This summer soccer balls will be sharing the field with broomsticks as the FC Bolton Travel Soccer Club will hold a free exhibition quidditch...
Genesys names medical staff officers for 2013-2014
Total Views: 16 By Cindy Ficorelli - May 23, 2013
The Genesys medical staff elected officers for the 2013-2014 term. They are Dr. James Walter, president; Dr. Ahmad Hannan, vice president; Dr....
Republicans rush foreclosure bills to hurt homeowners
Total Views: 38 By Tom Lenard - May 23, 2013
Sen. Jim Ananich (D–Flint) today strongly opposed legislation rushed through the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee by Senate...
Cautiously apply insect repellents
Total Views: 25 By Jennifer Holton - May 23, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is offering consumers mosquito mitigation tips and reminding them to exercise...
Averill appointed state veterinarian
Total Views: 30 By Jennifer Holton - May 23, 2013
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Jamie Clover Adams announced May 23 that Dr. James Averill has been...
Whaley Center raises $140,000 at fundraiser
Total Views: 20 By Brooke Adams - May 23, 2013
About 300 people attended this year’s Tux and Tennies Gala and Auction raising nearly $140,000 benefitting the programs and services at Whaley...
Bluebell Beach opens May 26
Total Views: 18 By Hilda McShane - May 23, 2013
Genesee County Park's Bluebell Beach will hold free opening celebrations from 4 to 10 p.m. May 26 at 5500 Bray Rd. The fun kicks off with...
GISD honored for excellence in education
Total Views: 24 By Barbara Whittier - May 23, 2013
The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) has named Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) a recipient of the 2013 Education...
McLaren program to help spine patients
Total Views: 45 By Sherry Farney - May 23, 2013
McLaren’s Therapy and Sports Medicine Program is offering its next Back to Life series, a free educational and exercise program for spine patients...
Tips for avoiding dangers of hot days
Total Views: 19 By Ann Golden - May 23, 2013
Summer often brings very high temperatures that may last for days or weeks. A heat wave can cause severe heat-related illness, such as heat...
Students produce Civil War programs
Total Views: 36 By Donna Ullrich - May 23, 2013
Tens of thousands of Michigan eighth graders study the American Civil War each spring. This year, they are getting help from their classmates at...
South African rights activist to speak June 4
Total Views: 85 By Ann Richards - May 22, 2013
Albie Sachs, an internationally recognized rights activist and co-author of South Africa's Constitution, will speak on Nelson Mandela as a Leader,...
FIM plans chamber music series May 31-June 28
Total Views: 42 By Andrew Ward - May 22, 2013
Revel in a night of intimate musical conversation. Your favorite musicians from the Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint School of Performing...
Saginaw Bay wetland photo scavenger hunt continues to June 1
Total Views: 62 By Sarah Lapshan - May 22, 2013
The opportunity to explore the Saginaw Bay Wetland Wonders by taking part in the Wetland Wonders Challenge II Photo Scavenger Hunt continues...
Senate approves Ananich bill to protect seniors
Total Views: 22 By Tom Lenard - May 22, 2013
The Michigan State Senate May 21 unanimously approved Sen. Jim Ananich’s (D-Flint) bill to help protect vulnerable adults. HB 4177 corrects a...
GISD board receives state awards
Total Views: 34 By Barbara Whittier - May 22, 2013
The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) recently gave awards to school board members and their boards of education, who have earned up to...
Church offers dinner before musical May 30-June 8
Total Views: 20 By Dave Frazee - May 21, 2013
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Highway, has teamed up with the adjacent Flint Community Players (FCP) to...
First Tee golf program begins in June
Total Views: 36 By Diane Wojciechowski - May 21, 2013
IMA Brookwood Golf Club will be running new and exciting First Tee junior golf programs for boys and girls aged 5 to 16 this summer. The First Tee...
Burton plans car show May 25
Total Views: 29 By Aileen England - May 21, 2013
Burton parks and recreation is holding a fundraising car and truck show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25 at 2303 S. Center Rd., Burton, to pack the...
City Hall closed May 24-27
Total Views: 20 By Jason Lorenz - May 21, 2013
Flint City Hall will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday from May 24 to May 27. It will reopen on May 28. The Friday before Memorial Day is a...
U.P. groups awarded deer habitat improvement grants
Total Views: 81 By Sarah Lapshan  - May 21, 2013
Six Upper Peninsula conservation organizations will receive Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative (DHIPI) grants from the Department of...
Smarter Girls Day Camp to be held July 27-28
Total Views: 51 By Marci McGuire  - May 21, 2013
Smarter Girls Day Camp will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27 and July 28. The camp hopes to stimulate interest in math and science...
Competition encourages active transportation during June
Total Views: 54 By Theresa Roach - May 21, 2013
Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone (SAGE) wants you to get fit, go green and win stuff. During the month of June, SAGE will lead Bike It, Walk...
Hemlock trees threatened by insect
Total Views: 68 By Jennifer Holton - May 21, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding homeowners, land managers, nursery operators, arborists and...
Free financial management workshop May 28
Total Views: 51 By Marsha Lyttle - May 21, 2013
A small business financial management fundamentals workshop will be presented by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center...
Free fishing, hunting licenses available for military
Total Views: 26 By Sarah Lapshan - May 21, 2013
Active duty military members who enlisted as Michigan residents and have maintained residence status can now obtain annual Michigan fishing or...
Shakespeare coming to parks June 14-22
Total Views: 68 By Michael Kelly - May 21, 2013
Shakespeare in the Park in Kearsley Park has drawn rave reviews and enthusiastic crowds for 10 years. The production is going beyond Kearsley Park...
DNR helps find family friendly fishing locations
Total Views: 47 By Sarah Lapshan - May 18, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources today announced a new section of its web site that will help inexperienced anglers find great spots to go...
McLaren Flint receives Blue Distinction Center Plus designation
Total Views: 67 By Sherry Farney - May 18, 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has named McLaren Flint as a Blue Distinction Center Plus in spine surgery and hip and knee replacement. The...
Library closed May 23, May 25-27
Total Views: 31 By Wanda Harden - May 18, 2013
The Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., will be closed May 23 for staff development. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May...
Red Cross offers health classes in June
Total Views: 62 By Eileen O’Rourke - May 18, 2013
Each year, nearly five million people learn how to prepare themselves, their households and their businesses for emergencies. The American Red...
Lasher named Red Cross executive director
Total Views: 27 By Jeanette Lake - May 17, 2013
Anthony Lasher has been named executive director of the Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1401 S. Grand Traverse St. Lasher brings...
Enjoy free fishing weekend June 8-9
Total Views: 32 By Sarah Lapshan - May 17, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 8 and June 9. On that weekend,...
Genesee County farm recognized by state
Total Views: 56 By Tyler Charles - May 17, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is recognizing...
Fishing season kicks into high gear
Total Views: 48 By Sarah Lapshan - May 17, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers to get ready for the fishing seasons that opened May 15. The Upper Peninsula seasons for...
Keep hungry pests at home this summer
Total Views: 90 By Jennifer Holton - May 17, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is urging travelers to leave their firewood at home and burn it where they...
Que-Delta Cabaret to benefit students May 25
Total Views: 459 By Cynthia W. Edwards - May 16, 2013
The Flint alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and the Omicron Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, will hold a scholarship cabaret...
Genesee Health Plan to get award May 20
Total Views: 89 By Azlan Ibrahim  - May 16, 2013
The Genesee Health Plan will receive the 2013 Community Partnership Award from the Greater Flint AFL-CIO Central Labor Council in recognition of...
Michigan businesses make Companies to Watch list
Total Views: 117 By Jennifer Holton - May 16, 2013
Michigan food and agriculture business entrepreneurs are among 50 companies being recognized for their vision, dedication and economic investment...
Special veteran designation to be put on driver’s licenses
Total Views: 113 By Gisgie Dávila Gendreau - May 14, 2013
Calling it a good day for Michigan veterans, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today watched as Gov. Rick Snyder signed bills that will put...
MLBA does not want blood alcohol content lowered
Total Views: 60 By Nicole Hanselman - May 14, 2013
The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) believes today’s recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board that the United...
Baker College students win Enactus regional competition
Total Views: 121 By Jan Jenkins - May 14, 2013
Baker College of Flint business students earned the first-runner-up award for the second year in a row at the Enactus U.S. regional competition...
'Warning Signs' book signing to be held Aug. 3
Total Views: 49 By Danielle Ward - May 14, 2013
Danielle Ward, author of Warning Signs, will hold a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Pages Bookstore, 134 W. Second St. You can talk to...
SAGE gives eight grants
Total Views: 59 By Theresa Roach - May 14, 2013
Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone (SAGE) has awarded eight $1,000 mini-grants to neighborhood groups and organizations working to improve their...
East Side group to hear youth group officials May 15
Total Views: 28 By Donald Lada - May 12, 2013
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint officials, Robert Nelson, executive director, and Sarah Pinder, development director, will talk to the...
FSPA faculty play golden era songs May 24
Total Views: 98 By Andrew Ward - May 10, 2013
Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) faculty members Sylvia Pittman, soprano, and Dr. Meghan Merciers, clarinet, will present a free concert at...
Shalom Sabar to lecture at FIA May 29
Total Views: 48 By Janice Henry - May 10, 2013
Dr. Shalom Sabar will speak on The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac: A Central Theme in the Art of the Three Monotheistic Religions at 6 p.m. May 29...
Joint replacements program offered May 30
Total Views: 34 By Sherry Farney - May 10, 2013
McLaren’s top orthopedic experts will present a joint replacement program from 6 to 7 p.m. May 30 at Oaktree Elementary (in the Media Center),...
Program on joint replacements offered June 6
Total Views: 32 By Sherry Farney - May 10, 2013
McLaren’s top orthopedic experts will present a joint replacement program from 6 to 7 p.m. June 6 at the Loose Senior Center, 707 N. Bridge St.,...
New practices needed to help at-risk students succeed
Total Views: 147 By Ann Richards - May 10, 2013
If there are lingering doubts about the learning capacity of today’s students, just watch how quickly they adopt and adapt to technology, says...
Limited public wolf harvest authorized
Total Views: 52 By Ed Golder - May 09, 2013
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) May 9 approved a limited public wolf harvest in three regions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The...
Baker president takes part in White House forum
Total Views: 97 By Jan Jenkins - May 09, 2013
Dr. Michael Heberling, president of Baker College Center for Graduate Studies and president of the Council of College and Military Educators...
Tips for a safe boating season
Total Views: 195 By Ed Golder - May 09, 2013
With Memorial Day approaching, Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) conservation officers remind Michigan residents to practice safety...
Asparagus growers support marketing program
Total Views: 36 By Deb Merrill - May 09, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced May 8 that asparagus producers have voted to continue the Michigan...
Public gives small loans to local businesses
Total Views: 90 By Jason Lorenz - May 09, 2013
Michigan Corp is launching Kiva in Flint to provide a chance to promote business by making a $25 loan. The launch of Kiva in Flint marks Michigan...
MCC students get community service award
Total Views: 74 By Sharon Campbell - May 08, 2013
Two students from Mott Community College were recognized for their dedication and commitment to community service during the 17th annual...
Sen. Richardville, Moody receive children's award
Total Views: 154 By Azlan Ibrahim - May 08, 2013
The Michigan Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) May 8 presented the second annual Children’s Advocate Award to Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville...
Scouts to hold golf tournament June 25
Total Views: 41 By Marilyn Lifsey - May 08, 2013
The Water and Woods Field Service Council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold its 31st annual golf tournament June 25 at the Atlas Valley...
Growing Up Artfully to be held June 6
Total Views: 35 By Cathy Gentry - May 08, 2013
The Flint Cultural Center Corporation will hold the 10th annual Growing Up Artfully at 2906 Parkside Dr. at 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 6. Dr. Christopher...
Plant exchange May 11, family planting day June 1
Total Views: 35 By Wanda Harden - May 08, 2013
Bring healthy cuttings or new plants to share and exchange with others outside the Flint Public Library by the parking lot garage during the...
Hurley training Army medics
Total Views: 92 By Ilene Cantor - May 07, 2013
Six combat medics began training May 4 at Hurley Medical Center as part of the Special Operations Combat Medics Training (SOCM) Program for the...
Unlimited bagged trash pickup day May 13
Total Views: 37 By Jason Lorenz - May 07, 2013
Flint officials remind residents and businesses involved or interested in being involved with neighborhood cleanup that May 13 is the day for...
Gay pride celebration to be June 29
Total Views: 43 By Teresa Springer - May 07, 2013
Wellness AIDS Services and the UM-Flint will hold a gay pride event, No Labels, June 29 at the UM-Flint University Pavilion. The Flint gay pride...
FYT announces 2013-2014 season
Total Views: 115 By Stephanie Ramirez - May 04, 2013
Flint Youth Theatre (FYT) announces its 2013-2014 season of professional theater promising to engage, enlighten and entertain people of all ages...
Logistics volume forecasted to grow in Genesee County
Total Views: 106 By Elaine D. Redd - May 04, 2013
The Corradino Group, a national leader in transportation engineering, has completed a report on growth opportunities in the freight movement and...
MTA going green in big way
Total Views: 386 By Charlene Kowalski - May 04, 2013
Flint’s Mass Transportation Authority has expanded its Go Green initiative with the addition of 34 El Dorado propane vehicles. The propane...
Trace investigation confirms bovine TB in offspring
Total Views: 74 By Bridget Patrick - May 04, 2013
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) May 3 announced that offspring purchased from the bovine tuberculosis (TB)...
State launches training resource for election officials
Total Views: 340 By Gisgie Dávila Gendreau - May 04, 2013
Local clerks and their staffs now have a new online training resource that allows them to take courses, view video tutorials and participate in...
Food sanitation awards to be announced May 7
Total Views: 207 By Barbra Nickels - May 04, 2013
The Genesee County Health Department will recognize 10 food service establishments for excellent sanitation records May 7 at the Flint Institute...
Flint Symphony Orchestra tickets on sale 
Total Views: 99 By Andrew Ward - May 02, 2013
This season marks the 25th year of Enrique Diemecke leading the Flint Symphony Orchestra (FSO). Since 1987, Diemecke has brought his audience to...
Veteran designation on driver’s licenses approved
Total Views: 142 By Gisgie Dávila Gendreau - May 02, 2013
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, a leader in efforts to put a special veteran designation on driver’s licenses of honorably discharged...
Brookwood offers Junior golf program
Total Views: 48 By Diane Wojciechowski - May 02, 2013
IMA Brookwood Golf Club, 6045 Davison Rd., will run First Tee junior golf programs for boys and girls ages 5 to 16 this summer. The First Tee...
Apply for elk, bear licenses until June 1
Total Views: 50 By Ed Golder - May 02, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses are available through June 1....
Vaccinate animals to protect them
Total Views: 359 By Bridget Patrick - May 01, 2013
It is finally springtime in Michigan, and today animal health officials at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)...
McLaren offering sports physical clinics in May
Total Views: 92 By Sherry Farney - May 01, 2013
McLaren Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is offering area athletes two sports physical opportunities, May 16 and May 30, for the 2013-2014...
Regional forest plans to be discussed May 14-30
Total Views: 53 By Ed Golder - May 01, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources April 30 announced that it will hold six meetings across the state in May to meet with stakeholder groups and...