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Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
Demolition derby, rodeos and more. Everything you need to know about Fowlerville Fair
FOWLERVILLE — Fowlerville is preparing for six days of summer fun. Sean Oberg serves on the Fowlerville Agricultural Society Board of Directors, which governs the fair. Oberg said the planning for this year’s fair began last summer after the 2023 event. “We do this for the residents of...
Giddy up! Gaines Rodeo offers two days of roping, racing to raise money for community
GAINES, MI – The 385-resident Genesee County village of Gaines will swell to roughly ten times its size at times this weekend as the rodeo comes back into town. The 21st annual Gaines Community Rodeo, set for Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at Pine Hill Park, 12135 Ray Road, will include competitions, food, as well as activities for children and adults in attendance.
Linden Road resurfacing project set to begin in Genesee County
VIENNA TWP., MICHIGAN - The Genesee County Road Commission will be resurfacing Linden Road just south of M-57 beginning on Thursday, July 18. The project is expected to be completed in two weeks, weather permitting. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers and lane shifts. To visit the businesses on the...
Former Cinema 10 theater in Flint Township will be demolished
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A former movie theater that was the scene of a massive fire in Flint Township last November will be torn down. The Flint Township Board approved a contract this week with Burnash Wrecking to demolish the 34,000-square-foot Cinema 10 theater at 4425 Lennon Road behind the Genesee Valley Center mall.
MDOT unveils major changes for I-475 in Flint and Burton
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Residents' pleas for easier pedestrian access across I-475 around downtown Flint will be answered. The Michigan Department of Transportation unveiled a list of major changes Thursday to the I-475 corridor in Flint and Burton, including the removal of a bridge known for illegal activity and converting an existing vehicle for pedestrian use.
Jelly Roll May be 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.
Linden teenager opens up bookstore in hometown
LINDEN, Mich.— When you think of the typical business owner you often think of a middle-aged person, but that is not the case for 19-year-old Olivia Porter who owns Beloved Books. Olivia Porter grew up in Linden and has always had a passion for books. Porter was even a...
Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Most Boring Cities?
If you live in Genesee County, Saginaw County, or Oakland County, you might live in one of Michigan's most boring cities. The following counties are also home to some of Michigan's sleepiest cities,. Calhoun County. Washtenaw County. St. Clair County. Wayne County. Lenawee County. Road Snacks used Census data, population...
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.
Friday, July 19, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning, mid-Michigan, we are so excited it’s almost the weekend! If you’re getting ready for the day ahead, check these five stories to know. 1. The rebuild of the brick portion of Saginaw Street in Flint is coming to an end. After setting...
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