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Woman killed in Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A woman is dead after a shooting in Flint on Sunday. It happened about 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Highway on Sunday, July 21. Upon arriving at the scene, Flint police officers found a woman with a deadly gunshot wound and another victim with non-life-threatening injuries, Flint Police Det. Tyrone Booth said. The other victim was taken to an area hospital.
Downtown Flint Is Open – Take Advantage Of Free Parking
Construction on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint is complete. Downtown Flint area businesses remained open during the restoration project, despite the difficulties posed by the Saginaw Street road closure. It was an inconvenience nonetheless for many people. To attract customers back to the downtown area, free parking is now available...
Saginaw veteran facing ALS checks tattoos off bucket list
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - A Saginaw County veteran made one of her final wishes come true on Friday. Beth Bedore was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease -- or ALS -- in 2023. The progressive neurological disorder leads to loss of muscle control and has no cure. Bedore noticed her first...
Bridgeport Gun Club reacts to grant veto by Governor Whitmer
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $83 billion budget on Wednesday. The governor did veto a few items in that budget, including funding for an indoor gun range and training facility in the Bridgeport area. $425,000 was earmarked for the project. State Representative Amos O'Neal...
MJR Waterford first to bring ScreenX to Michigan
The MJR Theatres chain has been delivering state-of-the-art cinematic experiences to Michigan audiences for over 40 years and is now boasting new technology that extends the width of the movie screen for a more immersive viewing experience. Through a partnership with Korean production company CJ 4DPLEX, MJR is now offering...
Fenton-based The State Bank announces merger with ChoiceOne Bank
ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of ChoiceOne Bank, and Fentura Financial, Inc., the parent company of The State Bank, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ChoiceOne and Fentura will merge in an all-stock transaction. The State Bank is a commercial, retail and...
Summer Strings awarded Fenton Community Fund grant
The Fenton Community Orchestra (FCO) Summer Strings program recently received a $2,000 grant from the Fenton Community Fund, a division of the Community Fund of Greater Flint (CFGF.) The grant was also matched with support from the University of Michigan – Flint, Share Art Genesee, the Michigan Arts and Culture...
Lake Orion man sentenced in attack at woman's home
A Lake Orion man was sentenced Monday to serve up to 50 years in prison in connection with sexually assaulting and beating a woman in her home. Adam Richards Williams broke into the home of the woman who had ended a relationship with him and proceeded to attack her between July 31 and Aug. 1, 2023, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office said in a release.
14 Facts About Flint Michigan Water Crisis
What caused the Flint Michigan water crisis? The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city switched its water supply from Detroit's system to the Flint River. This change aimed to save money but led to disaster. The river water, more corrosive than the previous supply, wasn't treated properly. As a result, lead from aging pipes leached into the water supply, contaminating it. Residents noticed the water's strange color, taste, and smell. Despite their complaints, officials initially downplayed the issue. The crisis exposed thousands to lead poisoning, causing serious health problems, especially in children. This event highlighted severe failures in government oversight and infrastructure maintenance.
Inside Forgotten Harvest Farms, where volunteers help harvest 1M pounds of food per year
(WXYZ) — Forgotten Harvest delivers more than 100,000 pounds of food per day to local charities, but many people may not know they actually have their own farm. At the Forgotten Harvest Farms in Fenton, they have over 100 acres and rely on volunteers to help harvest at least a million pounds of food per year.
Clarkston youth dancers show off their skills in final camp performance
— Young dancers ran into their spots and took their positions in the middle of the Dan Fife Field House at Clarkston High School, July 17. When they heard the music start playing, they began dancing to the routine they had been practicing during the third annual Clarkston Dance Summer Youth Clinic.
Flint students to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies
Flint, MI — Flint students will receive free backpacks with school supplies as part of Mike Morse Law Firm’s “Project Backpack” giveaway. Project Backpack will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110, Flint, MI 48504, in the Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot.
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