Woodside to hold jazz vespers June 21
Total Views: 14 By Annie Oper - Jun 19, 2013
The Woodside Church, 1509 E. Court St., is holding a jazz vespers featuring local musicians at 6 p.m. June 21. The service offers a mix of music...
Kidney Foundation offers exercise class
Total Views: 73 By Lindsay White - Jun 19, 2013
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is holding a free exercise program for Flint area residents from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays at...
Loeb Charitable Trust supports Youth Initiatives
Total Views: 16 By Dawn Hibbard - Jun 19, 2013
The Stella and Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust has awarded $9,000 in grants to the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce to support two youth...
Secretary of State Johnson named to Detroit Economic Club board
Total Views: 33 By Gisgie Dávila Gendreau - Jun 19, 2013
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has been named to the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) board of directors. “It is a great honor to be named to the...
Red Cross offers classes to Aug. 22
Total Views: 15 By Jeanette Lake - Jun 19, 2013
The Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1401 S. Grand Traverse St., is offering a series of free single-day, 90-minute courses...
Learn to save life event June 21
Total Views: 16 By Ilene Cantor - Jun 19, 2013
Hurley Medical Center and STAT EMS are offering a save a life event at 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 21 at the Flushing Band Shell in downtown Flushing....
MCC basketball camp June 24-27, July 29-Aug. 1, Aug. 5-8
Total Views: 18 By Sharon Campbell - Jun 19, 2013
Mott Community College is offering an opportunity for youth in the community to develop basketball skills with the Mott Bears 2013 Summer...
Jobs, education, hope sewn into fabric of Flint program
Total Views: 33 By Sheila Beachum Bilby - Jun 19, 2013
Crystal Riggs credits St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center with providing her with the educational and work opportunities she needed to turn her life...
Recycling fair at Habitat for Humanity June 22
Total Views: 23 By Crystal Pepperdine - Jun 19, 2013
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, 101 Burton St., is holding a Creative Recycling Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22. The Creative Recycling...
Baker enrollment for summer open to June 24
Total Views: 16 By Jan Jenkins - Jun 19, 2013
With summer quarter beginning June 24, there is still time to enroll for career-focused programs at Baker College of of Flint. Registration is...
Taste of Market is June 22
Total Views: 14 By Karianne Martus - Jun 19, 2013
The Taste of the Market will be held on the front lawn of the market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 at the Flint Farmers’ Market, 420 E. Boulevard...
Smartphones can be bad for your joints
Total Views: 72 By Jerome Adams - Jun 19, 2013
Smartphones are an essential part of the new world that we live in. They help boost productivity and enable us to stay connected. On the flip...
Author to hold book signings in Flint June 21-22
Total Views: 26 By Gordon Young - Jun 15, 2013
Gordon Young, author of Teardown: Memoir of a Vanishing City, will hold two book signings in Flint, June 21 and June 22. He will be at Barnes &...
East Side group to hear about For-Mar June 19
Total Views: 21 By Donald Lada - Jun 15, 2013
Nicole Ferguson, park naturalist at For-Mar Nature Preserve, will speak at noon to 1 p.m. June 19 at the Eastside Business Association at St....
Blue Bell Beach has 'shade kites'
Total Views: 34 By Hilda McShane - Jun 15, 2013
Bluebell Beach adds a special design element to the already beautiful shoreline along Mott Lake. The 14 blue and white shade kites are as...
MCC presents Music Tech Fest July 19
Total Views: 96 By Sharon Campbell - Jun 15, 2013
The Mott Community College Music Program is offering an opportunity for student musicians and performers to explore the multifaceted music...
Forest Township Fire Department gets grant
Total Views: 44 By Will Eberle - Jun 15, 2013
U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin June 13 announced support for the Forest Township Fire Department. The grant comes through the U.S....
Crim announces new 10-mile course, new Michigan Mile date
Total Views: 58 By Andrew Younger - Jun 15, 2013
The Crim Fitness Foundation announced June 12 a redesigned route for the famous Crim 10-Mile course, its 5K course and a new date and course for...
Genesys presents talk on arthritis June 26
Total Views: 148 By Cindy Ficorelli - Jun 15, 2013
Take charge of your arthritis is a free talk offered from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 26 at Genesys Conference and Banquet Center. Dr. Michael Sorscher,...
Learn to fish this summer at DNR program
Total Views: 68 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 15, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a free Hook, Line and Sinker Program at more than 30 state parks and hatcheries across...
State parks offer Fresh Air Fit programs
Total Views: 148 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 12, 2013
Looking to switch up your workout routine? Now you can enjoy exercise in the great outdoors. Imagine meditating in a yoga class on the beach, or...
Fish mass marking provide DNR critical information 
Total Views: 81 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 12, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources has been using the coded-wire tag program to mass mark various fish species in Michigan since the 1980s. This...
Hurley uses new organ transplant technology
Total Views: 165 By Ilene Cantor - Jun 12, 2013
Hurley Medical Center is believed to be the first U.S. hospital outside of an organ transplant center to use a new technology, the extra-corporeal...
Amateur golf tourney to be held June 22-23
Total Views: 47 By Diane Wojciechowski - Jun 12, 2013
Registration is open for the 2013 Genesee County Amateur Championship to be held at IMA Brookwood Golf Club June 22 and June 23. The 36-hole...
UM-Flint student selected for national science program
Total Views: 54 By Mel Serow - Jun 12, 2013
Nicholas Kingsley, assistant professor of inorganic chemistry, spends a lot of time in his laboratory with his undergraduate students because he...
Get healthy during Men’s Health Month
Total Views: 119 By Lindsay White - Jun 10, 2013
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is recognizing National Men’s Health Week from June 10 to June 16 and Men’s Health Month this...
Proposals sought for Spring Grove silos until June 26
Total Views: 62 By Stephen Zacks - Jun 08, 2013
Flint Public Art Project seeks proposals for temporary installations incorporating two concrete silos at Spring Grove, a restored wetlands and...
Deer antler point restrictions meetings to be held June 11-27
Total Views: 153 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 08, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) June 7 announced that a series of informational meetings about deer antler point restriction...
Campaign could get state parks $100,000 grant
Total Views: 191 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 08, 2013
Coca-Cola has launched its fourth annual promotion of parks nationwide through the America’s Favorite Park social networking contest. Nearly all...
Salvation Army to honor military July 13
Total Views: 50 By Connie Peters - Jun 08, 2013
The Salvation Army invites active military, veterans and their families to a free event at our Echo Grove, 1101 Camp Rd., Leonard, to thank them...
Literacy Coalition to hold rummage sale June 27-29
Total Views: 44 By Aileen England - Jun 08, 2013
The Genesee County Literacy Coalition will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27 to June 29 at 7382 E. Potter Rd., Davison. E-mail...
City employment application process now conducted online
Total Views: 240 By Jason Lorenz - Jun 08, 2013
Flint is making its employment application process paperless through online submission to make it a more efficient and streamlined means to...
Hurley gets $25,000 grant for diabetes education
Total Views: 104 By Ilene Cantor - Jun 07, 2013
Hurley Medical Center has received a $25,000 grant from the March of Dimes to expand its Diabetes During Pregnancy Program — the only one of its...
MCC trustees to meet June 24
Total Views: 50 By Sharon Campbell - Jun 07, 2013
The Mott Community College trustees will meet June 24 in the MCC Regional Technology Center room 1301, 1401 E. Court St., on the MCC main campus....
Writing business plan workshop June 18
Total Views: 139 By Marsha Lyttle  - Jun 07, 2013
A business plan workshop will be presented by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) I-69 Trade Corridor...
Parks offers summer nature walks
Total Views: 51 By Hilda McShane - Jun 07, 2013
If you are looking for a cool spot to walk or bike where you can take in a waterfall, cross the Flint River on a pedestrian bridge, revel in the...
FYT summer acting classes begin June 24
Total Views: 100 By Stephanie Ramirez - Jun 06, 2013
Students can build on their passion for theater with summer acting classes at Flint Youth Theatre. The classes meet for eight sessions beginning...
Land use workshops planned for June 22, July 2
Total Views: 56 By Joel Arnold - Jun 06, 2013
Imagine Flint Land Use Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 22 at the Foss Avenue Baptist Church, 1159 E. Foss Ave., and at 5:30 to...
Flintstone Challenge nets $12,500 for support fund
Total Views: 126 By Robert Campbell - Jun 06, 2013
The Flint Classroom Support Fund was presented $12,500 June 5, the net amount raised from the first Flintstone Challenge 5K Walk-Run. The event...
Commit to Fit! annual winners announced
Total Views: 84 By Tony Cuttitta - Jun 06, 2013
Individuals representing nearly 75 local employers and community organizations participated in the second annual Commit to Fit! 6 Weeks to...
Summer reading programs kickoff June 19
Total Views: 118 By Wanda Harden - Jun 06, 2013
The Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., kicks off its summer reading programs for children, teens and adults at 4 p.m. June 19. The...
Starting business seminar to be held June 20
Total Views: 81 By Marsha Lyttle - Jun 06, 2013
The seminar, Starting a Business, will be presented at Kettering University from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 20. The class is designed for individuals who...
Hurley Children’s Hospital wins $25,000
Total Views: 73 By Ilene Cantor - Jun 05, 2013
Pediatric patients at Hurley Children’s Hospital will soon get the chance to enjoy two renovated playrooms, thanks to a contest supported by...
Potter Park Zoo welcomes three otter pups
Total Views: 68 By Payal Ravani - Jun 05, 2013
Potter Park Zoo welcomes three North American river otter pups. “The river otters are a favorite among both our guests and staff,” says Cynthia...
Baker enrolling for summer, fall 2013 quarters
Total Views: 85 By Jan Jenkins - Jun 05, 2013
Baker College of Flint is enrolling students for summer and fall 2013 quarters. Summer classes begin June 24 and fall classes begin Sept. 30....
GISD board members elected
Total Views: 68 By Barbara Whittier - Jun 05, 2013
The Genesee Intermediate School District held the biennial election for its board of education June 3. The incumbents, Cindy Gansen and Lawrence...
Quit-smoking class at Burton Health Center June13
Total Views: 130 By Ann Goldon - Jun 05, 2013
The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) and the Smoke Free Multi Agency Resource Team (SMART) will hold a quit-smoking class from 5 to 6:30...
Red Cross offers summer safety programs
Total Views: 66 By Katie Rowley - Jun 05, 2013
The Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a series of free single-day courses covering a range of health, safety and...
Young Entrepreneur Workshop to be held July 13
Total Views: 124 By Kevin Simpson - Jun 05, 2013
KDSL (Know.Do.Serve.Learn) and Matt’s Music Center present the Young Entrepreneur Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13 at the Full Gospel...
Preventing mosquitoes-borne diseases
Total Views: 181 By April Swartout - Jun 04, 2013
Michigan mosquitoes can carry illnesses such as West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). People should take precautions to...
Cops use basketballs to fight crime June 29-30
Total Views: 70 By Mel Serow - Jun 03, 2013
Flint has a long history of turning out basketball greats — both men and women. This summer, Flint area youngsters, ages 10 to 15, will have an...
Updated DNR web site makes purchase easier
Total Views: 61 By Sarah Lapshan - Jun 03, 2013
With the fuelwood season underway, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched an updated web site, www.michigan.gov/fuelwood, which...
Parade of Festivals planned
Total Views: 82 By Cyd Sterba - Jun 01, 2013
The 2013 Flint Parade of Festivals begins June 8 and our annual summer-long celebration is primed and ready to kick into high gear. Starting June...
Flint competing for revitalization project until June 30
Total Views: 106 By Jason Lorenz - Jun 01, 2013
Flint has entered a contest called Main Street Matters that spans the United States and Canada. Flint will compete for a chance to be one of 20...
Students receive scholarship for summer leadership camp
Total Views: 100 By Barbara Whittier - Jun 01, 2013
The SET SEG Educational Foundation recently awarded Genesee Intermediate School District’s Genesee Early College (GEC) with a scholarship that...
Stabenow, Levin support Essexville safety department
Total Views: 61 By Will Eberle - May 31, 2013
U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin today announced support for the Essexville public safety department. The grant comes through the U.S....
DNR, Arbor Day Foundation planted 400,000 seedlings
Total Views: 115 By Sarah Lapshan - May 31, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) May 30 announced that with support provided by the Arbor Day Foundation it planted more than 7 million...
Credit unions to help Food Bank June 3-28
Total Views: 104 By Mary Blume Clark - May 31, 2013
The fourth annual Caring Community Credit Unions Campaign will run from June 3 through June 28 at 13 credit unions throughout northeastern...
No signs of white-nose syndrome in Michigan bats
Total Views: 248 By Sarah Lapshan - May 31, 2013
A recently completed statewide survey of 33 known bat wintering sites in Michigan showed no sign of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease...
Hurley holds car check-ups for seniors June 19
Total Views: 68 By Ilene Cantor - May 31, 2013
Mobility experts are holding a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort...
Edible Flint Co-op producers at Flint Farmers’ Market Saturdays
Total Views: 86 By Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez - May 30, 2013
Edible Flint Co-op producers will be at the Flint Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and will staff an outreach booth at...
Verona State Game Area improving habitat for pheasants
Total Views: 120 By Sarah Lapshan - May 30, 2013
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently held a series of prescribed fires on five sites totaling 535 acres in Huron County's Verona...
Hurley, STAT EMS, parks holding events for kids June 26-Aug. 22
Total Views: 58 By Ilene Cantor - May 29, 2013
Hurley Medical Center, STAT EMS, Genesee County Parks and local police and fire departments will hold free Rescue 911 events for kids 8 through 12...
Stabenow calls for passage of Senate Farm Bill
Total Views: 154 By Matt Williams  - May 29, 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...
Library presents author series on urban centers
Total Views: 133 By Wanda Harden - May 28, 2013
As Flint embarks on its first master plan in 50 years, the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., presents several authors, their books and...
Bill allows use of smartphone to show proof of insurance
Total Views: 176 By Gisgie Dávila Gendreau - May 24, 2013
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Sens. Mike Green and Joe Hune May 24 announced new legislation that would allow Michigan motorists to use...
FGCC visitors bureau honors hospitality industry
Total Views: 156 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...
Genesys names medical staff officers for 2013-2014
Total Views: 95 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: 371 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: 86 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: 364 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: 97 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...
GISD honored for excellence in education
Total Views: 71 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: 131 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: 56 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: 148 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...
FIM plans chamber music series May 31-June 28
Total Views: 82 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...
Senate approves Ananich bill to protect seniors
Total Views: 58 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: 78 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...
First Tee golf program begins in June
Total Views: 64 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...