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Begole, Rathbun seek Republican nomination for Shiawassee County's state House seat
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that state Rep. Brian BeGole has been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan PAC rather than his opponent. LANSING — A pair of Republicans are campaigning leading up to the Aug. 6 Primary election for the right to move on to November's General election in the 71st state House district. ...
Jelly Roll Returning To Genesee County Jail To Open New Music Studio
Update 7/16/24 12:02 PM: We can no longer confirm that Jelly Roll will be in Flint, Michgian for the grand opening of the new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail. Music superstar Jelly Roll will soon return to Flint, Michigan for the opening of a new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail.
Carriage Town to host its 5th annual Porchfest celebration
Flint, MI – Carriage Town is hosting its 5th annual Porchfest on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is located near First Avenue and Mason Street and will feature a line-up of local musicians, food vendors, art, and family-friendly crafts and activities. Performances...
All Aboard! Thomas The Tank Engine Steams Into Genesee County
Get ready to watch your child's imagination go wild. Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into the station for a larger-than-life experience in Genesee County. Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad will once again welcome Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, into the station for a magical experience the whole family will enjoy.
Additional funds added to ongoing class settlement over Flint Water crisis
Flint, MI — Additional funds have been added to a new class settlement with Veolia North America (VNA) over the Flint Water crisis, according to the city’s official water settlement website. VNA is the last private engineering firm held responsible for its role in Flint’s water crisis.
$7,500 in Relief: Michigan’s Flint Child Tax Credit Initiative Boosts Economic Growth and Family Well-being
Michigan’s new Child Tax Credit program offers up to $7,500 in financial support for pregnant women and new families in Flint to help with the costs of raising a child and boost the local economy. Michigan’s New Child Tax Credit: $1,500 Pregnancy Payment and $500 Monthly Support Explained According to Marca, Michigan is introducing a […]
Longtime Genesee County prosecutor to face former challenger on August ballot
FLINT, MI – Longtime Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton will be challenged by Flint attorney Trachelle Young in the August 2024 primary election. Leyton, a Democrat, is currently finishing his fifth four-year term as Genesee County prosecutor. He was first elected in 2004 and has served for the past...
$1.4 million project on Cook Road starting in Grand Blanc Township
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A $1.4 million project to rebuild a rough stretch of Cook Road in Grand Blanc Township is scheduled to begin next week. The Genesee County Road Commission and Zito Construction are starting the project Monday on Cook Road between Holly and Embury Roads. The project is scheduled for complete by the end of September.
City of Flint burn policy amendment would allow fire pits
The policy would allow fire pits if they can be placed 15 feet away from all structures and property boundaries. Amendment to Flint's fire policy would allow fire pits if approved. Policy sponsor Judy Priestley believes it will allow the Fire Department to put more effort towards stopping people burning...
Restoring Flint one neighborhood at a time with the Neighborhood Engagement Hub
FLINT, Michigan — What good is a hammer if no one knows it's there? Tom Wyatt knows this sentiment all too well as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH). Located at 3216 Martin Luther King Ave, the NEH began in 2014 with three core values: to build local wealth, complete neighborhoods, and strengthen individuals and groups.
We Are Flint: Adult living with disabilities thrives despite tragic loss
FLINT, MI – Embodying the essence of positivity, Amanda Carter puts her heart into everything she does. Not as easy task for someone with as jam packed a schedule as she has. Softball with the Michigan Special Olympics team to bowling, bingo, cycling, and fitness days are some of...
Mayor Neeley urges Flint community to de-escalate political rhetoric
Today, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley released a statement in response to the shooting of former President Trump, urging Flint community members to come together across political divides. “The shooting of Former President Trump highlights a disturbing undertone of violence in our political conversations that has grown throughout every level of...
Downtown Flint business owners off Saginaw Street relieved construction nearing completion
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT)- The City of Flint is a few steps closer to completion of the of the final phase of the Saginaw Street brick restoration project. According to the Flint Fix the Bricks website the work is at 94 percent completion. Area business owners along Saginaw Street have had...
Recall language filed against three Mott Community College trustees
Flint resident Patrick Hayes filed recall language against three members of the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees today. Hayes, who has served as an adjunct instructor at the college and whose step-daughter will be starting at MCC in the fall, filed the language against Board Vice Chair Janet Couch, Trustee John Daly III, and Board Secretary Wendy Wolcott on July 16, 2024.
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