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National Labor Relations Board investigates alleged union threats at Michigan hospital
GRAND BLANC TWP. Mich. - Two nurses at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc Township are filing a claim with the National Labor Relations Board. The nurses say the union threatened to fire them. They say union bosses told them they would be fired if they didn't sign paperwork authorizing the...
Grand Blanc seeks funding to turn old golf course into park
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WNEM) - New life may be coming to a Genesee County golf course that has sat vacant for three years. Right now, it’s a boarded up property with overgrown grass and trees, but the city of Grand Blanc could be one step closer to achieving its vision for a brand new park.
Oakland County community calendar July 28 and beyond
• Muscle & More is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, at Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501. Classic Car Show, pre-registration $20, day of show $25. • America’s Corvette Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935...
Genesee County restaurant offering free pizza if Olympian Grant Fisher medals
FENTON, MI - If Grand Blanc native and long-distance runner Grant Fisher finishes in the top three at the Paris Olympic Games, a Fenton restaurant will provide free pizza for customers signed up to its Wings for Rings campaign. The campaign features special discounts and Boston’s Pizza will serve as...
Fenton Art Walk returns featuring art, music and food
FENTON, MI - Music, art and entertainment. That’s what Fenton residents and others can enjoy this weekend during the 11th annual Fenton Art Walk being held by the City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. If you purchase a product or...
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
The City of Linden pack care packages for troops in honor of former Chief of Police
LINDEN, Mich.— Former Police Chief Pete Van Driessche's legacy was honored with the Miracle Boxes packaged by community. The City of Linden held a packing party to package Miracle Boxes for troops all over the world. Tonight's packing party was held to in honor of former Linden Chief of...
Officials: Genesee County manufacturing project receives support from local stakeholders
Mundy Twp., MI — A manufacturing project has received additional support from local stakeholders who are invested in the potential of the Advanced Manufacturing District (AMD) of Genesee County, Mich. According to a press release issued by Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, those supporting the work to attract a...
Mike Morse Law Firm to give away 1,000 free backpacks in Flint
FLINT, Mich. – Mike Morse Law Firm is set to giveaway a thousand backpacks away to Flint families. Flint-area students, grades K-5, and their families, are invited to come to the Mike Morse Law Firm located at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110 to get a free backpack stuffed with goodies.
Meet the Genesee County candidates for Michigan House of Representatives
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Seven districts in the Michigan House of Representatives include at least some portion of Genesee County but just three of the races have contested primaries in the Aug. 6 election. Three Republicans -- Sherri Cross, incumbent Phil Green and Sherry Marden -- are competing for the...
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show features handmade works from around the nation
Sometimes, success can be salvaged from a setback. Just ask art show and festival promoter Patty Narozny, a force behind the 21st annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield. When the Michigan economy hit the skids a generation ago, she shifted her energy to facilitating art shows in...
47 years of the Crim Festival of Races: What to expect and how to navigate
Flint, MI — The HAP Crim Festival of Races will celebrate its 47th outing in Downtown Flint from Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Since 1977, the Crim has been one of Flint’s largest events, drawing tens of thousands of participants worldwide. This year’s event is...
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