Parks & Rec in Flint and Beyond: Kelly Lake Park
By Christina Collie This is the third in a series about parks and recreational areas to explore in Flint and surrounding areas within 20 miles, presented in no particular order. Kelly Lake Park 4345 Lapeer Rd Burton, MI 48509 Hours: Dawn – Dusk In my opinion, Kelly Lake Park is a true gem. Nestled in the middle of a residential subdivision and flanked by the sights and sounds of I-69, if you’re going too fast, you’ll drive right...
Library to host ‘Literacy Festival’
By EVM Staff The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library will host a Literacy Festival this Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. “In celebration of literacy and to encourage a community of readers, we invite you to meet children’s author Rae Chesny, adult author Jamila Minnicks and create songs with local musician Anthony Feimster,” the library’s press release states. “Rae Chesny will share her children’s book Zora’s Garden and...
PRESS RELEASE: Mott Community College trustees welcome new members, elect officers
The Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees on Jan. 27 held the official swearing-in ceremony for two new Board members and a third member who was re-elected to a full term. The organizational meeting is held every two years for the purpose of swearing in new Trustees, electing officers and assigning committee membership. Newly elected Trustees Kenyetta Dotson, of Flint, and Candice Miller, of Burton, and returning Trustee...