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GM delays Orion electric truck production by another six months
General Motors Co. is again delaying the launch of electric truck production at its Orion Assembly plant, this time by six months to mid-2026, CEO Mary Barra told investors during the automaker's second-quarter earnings call Tuesday. GM in October 2023 pushed back the launch of the electric trucks at the...
Meet the candidates to replace Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Three Republicans and three Democrats are fighting on Aug. 6 for the chance to represent their parties in what’s expected to be a fiercely competitive 8th Congressional District general election in November. The race has been building since U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Twp., announced...
C2C Real Estate
From Cottages to Castles held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 17 to celebrate their location at 603 N. LeRoy St. Broker/Owner Adam Haffajee and Real Estate Agent Melissa Hartman were joined by family, friends and the Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce. C2C Real Estate offers real estate services for all types of residential properties.
MBS Airport signs new 3-year ad deal with Saginaw Spirit
MBS International Airport is continuing its longstanding partnership with the Saginaw Spirit following airport commission approval of a new three-year agreement with the hockey club. The pact covers the Ontario Hockey League’s 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 seasons and provides a number of advertising elements for MBS at an annual cost of...
Everyday Educators: Meet Denise Elya
Denise Elya has been teaching for 27 years. She’s been at Holly High School for the past 23 years. English. She teaches Honors 9th grade ELA, AP language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition. How do you connect with students?. I play games to get to know them, their...
Gov. Whitmer signs $23.4B education budget into law. Here's what's in it.
FLINT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Tuesday an education budget that has drawn criticism from some of her traditionally strongest allies — school superintendents and other educators. Whitmer celebrated the budget she signed at a Flint preschool and day care, saying it invests in Michigan students,...
Lake Orion’s Connor Fox pledges to diversifying game after missing cut at U.S. Junior Amateur
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Days like Monday and Tuesday will ensure Lake Orion’s Connor Fox is battle-tested by the time he gets to East Lansing. Fox, who will be a senior at Lake Orion this fall before heading to play at Michigan State, ended stroke play in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on Tuesday night with an 18 over par total, missing the cut for Wednesday’s match play.
Motorcyclist dies in crash after hitting traffic sign
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after he went off the road and struck a traffic sign, Oakland County sheriff’s deputies said. The crash happened around 2:42 a.m. Sunday, July 21, near Woodward Avenue and Osman Street. Police said a 39-year-old Waterford Township...
The Loft set to close after 22 years in business in Downtown Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Loft in Downtown Flint is preparing to close its doors. The popular bar has been part of the area for decades. "All good things come to an end, we've been here 22 years," said Rodney Ott, the owner of The Loft. "Regulars became family; friends became better friends. Five years, turned into 22. Every year, we always come back at the end of the year, should we stay open one more year."
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
Geraldine Elaine Gorecki
Age 69, of Corunna, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July, 25, at Nelson-House Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Ray Beard officiating. Geraldine’s final resting place will be at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Early Voting – July 27 through August 4
Early in-person voting for August 6 Primary Election starts Saturday, July 27 and goes for nine consecutive days through Sunday, August 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The early voting location for ALL precincts is at the Tyrone Township Hall, 8420 Runyan Lake Rd. Saturday, July 27 9:00 am...
Shop View: Martin’s Tire & Service
With a father as an auto repair shop franchise owner, Martin Woods was immersed in the automotive industry from a very young age. Later in his life, after a long 13 years in retail loss prevention, Woods felt called back to his automotive roots. As a result, he left his job and opened an auto repair shop in the same building as his father’s.
Clyde Philip Chard
GRAND BLANC, MIClyde Philip Chard of Grand Blanc, age 81, passed peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home and in the loving embrace of his family. A memorial mass and gathering to celebrate his life will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11804 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc.
Township board votes to purchase Dixie Highway property
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of property on Dixie Highway and an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority regarding the property at its meeting on July 8. In May, the board approved a resolution which authorized the purchase of 5854...
Sunday shooting in Flint resulting in one death being investigated
Flint, MI – July 21, 2024 – Shortly after 2 p.m. on July 21, at 2002 South Dort Highway, the Travel Inn Flint, officers discovered a female victim with a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was transported to Hurley Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The police department is...
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