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25th Annual Open Gate Summer Garden Tour Sunday
The 25th annual Open Gate Summer Garden Tour is this weekend. The tour will be held on Sunday, July 21st from 10am to 5pm. It features eight unique, colorful, and innovative gardens in and around Linden and Fenton Township. The community garden behind the Loose Senior Center will also be welcoming visitors.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken eatery getting ready to open in Hartland
A new Big Chicken restaurant is getting ready to open in early August at 10490 Highland Road near the Hartland Plaza Shopping Center in Hartland Township. Founded in 2018, Big Chicken combines Shaquille O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac and cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of the basketball superstar.
Pre-Sale for Fowlerville Family Fair Ends 5pm Monday
There's still time to pre-purchase discounted wristbands and tickets for next week's Fowlerville Family Fair. Those planning to attend also will notice a couple of changes on the schedule. "In past years, we've had sold out shows for the rodeo. Now we've extended that to two days. So, hopefuly we'll...
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire at Pine Knob: Harmonies, hits, horns-a-plenty
CLARKSTON, MI - Hits, harmonies and horns... oh my! Two legendary bands known for their horn sections performed both separately and together in one of the more fun concerts of the summer. Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago played Pine Knob on Wednesday, July 17 with Chicago kicking things off...
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...
Airlines at Bishop International Airport impacted by outage
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Thousands of flights were grounded across the U.S. Friday as a technical disaster impacted businesses worldwide. Speedway stations among businesses affected by internet outage. At Flint's Bishop International Airport passengers were waiting for hours because of delays; some travelers, like Sharon Hull, said she was waiting...
Future plans for North Flint Food Market to be discussed at upcoming meeting
Flint, MI — The North Flint Food Market will hold a store planning meeting to discuss future plans for the location. The in-person meeting will take place on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Gala Event Center, which is attached to the future location of the North Flint Food Market. The market is located at 5402 N Clio Rd, Flint, MI 48504.
Grand River Brewery will open Friday in Brighton with its own line of beers and full menu
BRIGHTON— Festivalgoers got a sample of Brighton's new "farm-to-table" restaurant last weekend, and the whole shebang will open Friday. Grand River Brewery opened its doors with a limited menu and beers on tap during "A Taste of Brighton." The restaurant, brewhouse, tasting room and entertainment venue at 201 W. Main St. will open for regular business hours Friday, July 19, with a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m.
Cat rescued after getting head stuck in muffler
A fire department, “happy to be of assistance”, rescued a kitten that had its head stuck in a muffler on July 17, after the critter was brought to the station in Howell, Michigan. Howell Area Fire Department released the footage, which shows the crew working carefully to remove the muffler from the kitten’s head. They said that the kitten was left needing “a good home remedy” for the stains and that the muffler would require “a little straightening and clamp”, but that both were “in good condition, spoken for, and headed back to the barn”. “Our crew as always was happy to be of assistance,” the department said.
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...
I-96 Orange Man Sculpture Cut Down
Drivers along I-96 near the Milford Road exit may have noticed something missing Tuesday. The 15-foot, 2,000 pound sculpture known as the "Orange Man on the Hill" appears to have been cut down and left lying in the weeds, much to the disappointment of artist John Sauve. "I spent 10...
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...
New permanent jewelry, gift shop aims to create 'connection' near Brighton
BRIGHTON TWP. — New shopkeeper Karrie Stone links customers up with customizable, permanent jewelry to commemorate important moments, relationships and memories. Stone's new shop, One Link at a Time, which also sells gifts and features "selfie" stations, is open by appointment only at 10611 E. Grand River Ave. Stone plans to begin regular hours two days a week sometime in August.
Two-Time Oscar Winner, Russell Williams II Comes to Flint
Flint, MI – iMichigan Productions will host the 2nd Annual Film Appreciation Academy Conference (FAAC) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Riverfront Conference Center, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Flint, MI 48502. This year’s. conference focuses on the smash-hit series “Stranger Things,” offering attendees a unique opportunity to dissect...
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.
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