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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.
Retro Replayed in Burton keeps the style of retro video games alive
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The owner of Retro Replayed in Burton says he is passionate about keeping the nostalgia alive with old video games and with what he offers in his shop. "The original owner started it in 2010," said owner Kyle Wojtylko. Retro Replayed off Saginaw Street in Burton...
Community Organizations in Flint team up to bridge the digital divide
FLINT, Mich.—This collaboration began with Comcast’s Project UP, an one-billion-dollar commitment to advance digital equity. The initiative focuses on digital literacy, offering skills to community members to enhance their lives. Comcast leaders knew they needed help from the community to reach their goal of making technology something everyone...
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...
12 In Your Town: Baby's Best Resale
Kristin Deal, owner of Baby's Best in Grand Blanc Township, explains how her business of buying old baby clothes and equipment continues to grow. Owner of Baby's Best Resale knows how expensive baby items can get. Kristin Deal, owner of Baby's Best in Grand Blanc Township, explains how her business...
Jerry Narsh to step down from public service in November
LAKE ORION — For the first time in 42 years, Jerry Narsh will no longer be in a public service role to the Lake Orion community, a role he says “has been an honor and privilege.”. Narsh, who currently serves as Lake Orion Village Council president, has made...
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.
Histories of Arthur Hill, Saginaw High schools traced in planned museum exhibit
SAGINAW, MI — A museum display next week will chart the histories of two high schools that shut down weeks ago after generations spent teaching Saginaw pupils. The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History on Monday, Aug. 5, will open the display dedicated to the histories of Arthur Hill High School and Saginaw High School.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. The Lapeer County Sheriff's Department announced it has hired a new deputy, J.T. Bishop. Bishop is a recent graduate/recruit from the Oakland Community College Police Academy. He received a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University, and has prior experience in Customs and Border Protection.
Flint Jazz Festival moves to Clio Amphitheatre
CLIO, MI -- The Flint Jazz Festival will continue its longstanding tradition this weekend, but at a new location. For the 42nd annual event hosted by the Greater Flint Arts Council, the festival is moving to Clio Ampitheatre from July 26-28. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Lake Orion school board selects Heidi Mercer as new superintendent
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members...
Crime Stoppers offering reward for information on Flint murder
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is asking for information after a woman was murdered in Flint on Sunday, July 21. Crime Stoppers said 30-year-old Shanquice “Que Que” Love was shot to death in a Travel Inn parking lot near S. Dort Highway on Flint’s east side at about 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Flint City Bucks heading to Illinois to play in USL Central Conference Final
FLINT, Mich. - The Flint City Bucks are on their way to Peoria, IL!. After a quick training session at Atwood Stadium on Thursday, the players were greeted by fans before getting on the bus to head to the USL Central Conference Final. The game is set to take place...
Thirteen years later, mother renews plea for info about hit-and-run death of daughter
GENESEE TWP, MI – It was 13 years ago when Tamela Steiner lost her daughter. Alexandria Castanon was 22 years old on July 23, 2011, when she was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking down Center Road near Richfield Road in Genesee Township. Her case has gone...
Party on McCarty’s Margarita Night is July 25
SAGINAW TWP, MI — Saginaw Township’s outdoor summer concert series Party on McCarty continues this week with Margarita Night. The concert series’ next installment is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 25. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
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