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Owner of Baby's Best Resale knows how expensive baby items can get
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Kristin Deal has bins and bins of baby clothes now. But her business started with a pile of her son's clothes about 15 years ago. "I have all of this baby stuff that I'm getting rid of because my son's no longer using it. This would be a good business," said Deal, owner of Baby's Best. "My son was 10 months old when I started it."
Exciting News! Chicken Shack Set to Open in Grand Blanc Soon
Grand Blanc, are you ready for Chicken Shack to finally open?. In February, we told you that Chicken Shack was coming to Grand Blanc, and residents went nuts with excitement. Most of the buzz came from those who had already tried Chicken Shack at one of its many metro Detroit locations. Other residents were just happy to have a new restaurant chain come to town.
5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Sterlingfest, Taco Showdown Detroit at Eastern Market & more
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Check out WWJ’s Don’t Miss List to find out about great events happening around town. This weekend, there’s Sterlingfest, Taco Showdown Detroit at Eastern Market and more!
Another nice weekend of weather ahead!
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Awesome weekend weather is ahead thanks to high pressure residing over the Great Lakes. Last weekend was pretty nice too, but this weekend should be a little bit better in all aspects. If you don’t have plans yet, start making them! This is especially the case as next week is riddled with rain chances. Take a peek in your TV5 First Alert 7-Day Forecast.
Teen facing attempted murder charge for deadly Beecher shootout
Police identified a shooter in the deadly June 25 shootout on Hilton Lane in Beecher as 18-year-old Cordell Warwick Allen. Teen facing attempted murder charge for deadly Beecher shootout. Police identified a shooter in the deadly June 25 shootout on Hilton Lane in Beecher as 18-year-old Cordell Warwick Allen.
Grand Blanc parks millage could appear on November ballot
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WNEM) - Some parks in Grand Blanc could be getting a much-needed facelift. The Grand Blanc City Council approved a millage to go to the county clerk for the November ballot. “We haven’t had a parks millage since the early 2000s. Parks are becoming more expensive and...
Saddle up or buckle in? Bus drivers test their skills at 'roadeo' in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Bus operators from across the state flocked to Little Bavaria on Thursday to test their skills in a unique competition. The 47th Annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo is an event to determine the best small bus public transit drivers in Michigan. Competitors are tasked with the...
Claressa Shields returns to Berston Field House ahead of upcoming fight
FLINT, Mich. - Fight Week has arrived for Flint native Claressa Shields. The GWOAT is getting set to take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the world heavyweight championship. Before she looks ahead to that fight, Shields had a chance to look back at where her journey started. The three-time undisputed champion...
New initiative in Flint targets peaceful conflict resolution among teenagers
Flint, Michigan – Mayor Sheldon Neeley has responded decisively to the growing incidence of young violence in Flint by announcing an extensive new project meant to promote peace among the young population of the city. Mayor Neeley announced the Peer Mediator program Monday at a press conference, aimed at training young people to settle problems peacefully before they become violent.
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Claressa Shields gets front row seat to upcoming opponent's workout
FLINT, MI (WJRT) - Claressa Shields was back where it all started Wednesday afternoon at the Berston Field house. She reminisced about training in her old gym and all the memories it brought back. Shields wasn't the only one there, her opponent Vanessa LePage-Joanisse was training in Flint. Claressa took...
Governor Whitmer signs controversial 2025 school aid budget amid funding concerns
Lansing, Michigan – Amid mounting worries about funding distribution, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the 2025 school aid budget in Flint in what is described by many as a key point for Michigan’s educational system in the future. Approved by legislators just before their summer break, the budget guarantees $23 billion for educational purposes, therefore upholding a strong dedication to education despite certain controversial cuts.
Orion Ara Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Shawarma House Ribbon Cutting in Oxford
OXFORD, Mich. – On Thursday, July 11, 2024, a delicious new restaurant, Shawarma House, was incorporated into the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Shawarma House opened its doors last year after Alex Baiz, one of the owners, and his family bought the restaurant and decided the Orion-Oxford area needed a little taste of the Mediterranean.
Lowest Listing: A Look Inside Flint’s Cheapest Home for Sale Right Now
It's no secret that the housing market is a hot mess right now. Before, everyone encouraged people to buy homes, as renting was looked at as "throwing away money." Now, that thought process has been flipped on its head as it's recently been discovered that renting is now cheaper than being a homeowner in all 50 states per a study done by Bankrate.com.
The Loft set to close after 22 years in business in Downtown Flint
The owner, Rodney Ott, said right now is the right time to start a new journey. The Loft will officially close the doors on New Year's Day 2025. The Loft set to close after 22 years in business in Downtown Flint. The owner, Rodney Ott, said right now is the...
Gus Macker returns to Flint at different location
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A storied 3-on-3 basketball tournament is back in Flint, but there’s one big difference for this year’s Gus Macker: a change in the location. Some businesses fear that change means they won’t get the foot traffic they were hoping for. The Gus Macker...
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