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Harness racing vet Roach ready to roll at fair
CARO — Columbiaville native Tim Roach can’t remember a time when horses weren’t part of his life. His homestead, Roach Stables, outside the village Columbiaville in Lapeer County’s Oregon Township, has been around more than 50 years.
Jelly Roll Returning To Genesee County Jail To Open New Music Studio
Update 7/16/24 12:02 PM: We can no longer confirm that Jelly Roll will be in Flint, Michgian for the grand opening of the new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail. Music superstar Jelly Roll will soon return to Flint, Michigan for the opening of a new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail.
Allegiant Airlines adding $59 flights from Flint to Florida
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Allegiant Airlines has launched a new route to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport. Passengers can fly to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in Florida's Panhandle with one-way tickets as low as $59. There were eight other new non-stop routes to 13 cities around the country. Allegiant...
Allegiant announces new route from Flint to Florida
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Airline service, Allegiant, announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country on Tuesday, July 16. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares as low as $59. Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) will service trips to Destin-Fort Walton Beach...
M-24 Garage Sale event on Saturday
The M-24 Garage Sale event is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving area shoppers a chance to find deals and support a cat sanctuary. The garage sale extends from Oxford Township to Caro in Tuscola County. There will be more than 40 people participating in the garage sale, in addition to several businesses and churches.
Flint native celebrates a long history as a community artist
Flint, MI — Hubert Massey can recall watching sign painters paint billboards by hand, a gesture that baffled him because he didn’t know such canvases had to be hand-painted. He eventually became one of the most sought-after artists in the Midwest, with his origins in sign painting. “I...
Local Heroes: "Touch The Earth Garden Club" volunteers beautify Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc, MICH -- Dozens of people in Grand Blanc are digging their feet and gardening tools into the ground to give us beautiful sights for our sore eyes. Their labor of love is for the community and to help nature. “These are alliums, and these are cosmos, a perennial...
GearUp2Lead to visit all nine wards to connect with Flint kids and families
FLINT, Mich.—Flint families are able to receive resources about support services during the city-wide tour. GearUp2Lead has began their 9-ward tour across Flint to connect high schoolers and families with resources. The non-profit organization will provide attendees with education options, employment opportunities and support services essential for success. The...
Crim 2024 T-shirt design revealed ahead of next month's event
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The design of this year's Crim Festival of Races T-shirts was revealed on Thursday. The shirts are available to everyone who is running in the race. New this year, 150 athletes from across the country will participate in the USA Track and Field 10-mile Masters Championship. Officials say that spots are filling fast.
‘Adrian and Meredith’ Kick Off LO Live Concert Series at 20 Front Street
LAKE ORION, Mich. – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, residents of Lake Orion and the Orion area gathered inside the intimate concert venue, 20 Front Street, in order to not only get away from the rain caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, but to listen to the first performance of the 2024 “LO Live” concert series by the Americana band, Adrian and Meredith.
Flint Youth Film Festival to feature aspiring filmmakers at 9th annual celebration
Flint, MI—The Flint Youth Film Festival will return for its 9th annual event, featuring aspiring filmmakers ages 13 to 25. The festival will run from July 25 to July 28, 2024, allowing filmmakers to showcase and develop their talent by sharing their creative work with peers, professionals, and the community.
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