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New interim president of MCC addresses controversy and her vision for the college
In a 5 to 2 vote at their July 15 meeting, the Mott Community College board of trustees chose the college's next interim president. They named, Shaunda Richardson-Snell. She comes to the college without a higher education background. Richardson-Snell has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint and two decades of corporate and non-profit finance experience.
‘The Loft is like family.’ Popular downtown Flint bar to close at year’s end
FLINT, MI - One of the most popular downtown Flint bars is set to close. The Loft, 526 Saginaw St., will close on New Year’s Eve after 22 years in business. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Train and REO Speedwagon full of surprises at Pine Knob concert
CLARKSTON, MI - It was a night filled with a lot of music and a number of surprises with Train and REO Speedwagon. The tour rolled through Pine Knob on Sunday, July 21 with the music getting started at 6:30 p.m. with Yacht Rock Revue. If you purchase a product...
Flint author April McGee explores healing and transformation in debut book 'A Life Unknown'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint native April McGee delves deep into self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation in her debut book, 'A Life Unknown.' The book explores these core themes, guiding readers on a journey toward understanding themselves better and finding inner peace. McGee emphasizes the importance of self-reflection as she...
Flint Drop Fest will feature over 100 performances for 12th year of celebration
Flint, MI — Flint Drop Fest will return for its 12th annual electronic music and art festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free event will take place in Downtown Flint between noon and 10 p.m. Free curbside parking will be available, and two $5 parking ramps will be located off of East and West Kearsley.
Flint hopes new initiative utilizing schools will deescalate youth violence
FLINT, Mich. – Several shootings in the City of Flint over the past few months have involved young people. Flint P.D. is calling on the community to unite and collaborate on solutions to combat and reduce violent acts across the city. On Monday, Flint leaders announced a new school-based...
Flint author Nicholas Maze shares spiritual journey in his new faith-based book 'Chosen'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint author and lecturer Nicholas Maze shares his years of biblical studies with readers in his latest book release, 'Chosen.' Having already published over a dozen books in both the fiction and nonfiction genres, Maze’s newest work is geared toward a Christian audience who he hopes will gather a better understanding of their beliefs.
Downtown Flint’s Saginaw Street reopens this week
Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen to vehicle traffic this week after over a year of construction work along the downtown thoroughfare. The City of Flint announced the reopening will happen ahead of schedule, originally assumed to be early August, in time for upcoming summer events like the Crim Festival of Races, Back to the Bricks, and Bikes on the Bricks.
Family Reunion: Watch Michigan Organ Recipients Meet Donor’s Family
A very special - and unique - family reunion took place in Linden, as two families had the opportunity to meet the family of a woman who helped give their loved ones new life. Suzanne Karrer died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. She was just 53 years old. Her husband...
2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year transferring to prep school
FLINT – Greg Lawson’s playing days at Davison are over after three seasons. The 2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to a prep school for his senior season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Vassar library offers July 27 fun for ‘grown-ups’
VASSAR — Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar is hosting an adults-only event for community members Saturday, July 27. The “Cinco de Mayo done American Style” program offers adults a fun night out to eat, drink, and play some games. The event, from 6-9 p.m., is free....
See The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary tour in Detroit & Chicago next month
A reunion ongoing since 2019, The Doobie Brothers’ “The 2024 Tour” is on its way to the Midwest. See the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers alongside Steve Winwood and The Robert Cray Band when they come to Pine Knob on August 15 and Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on August 25.
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