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Drink Up – Popular Flint Bar Closing After 22 Years
A beloved downtown Flint bar will be closing after 22 years in Genesee County. The Loft on Saginaw Street will officially close on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Owner Rodney Ott announced the closure through social media. I love the fact that Ott wants to make the rest of...
Death Notices for Friday, July 26
ST. MARIES — Jack A. Brady, 80, of Bovill, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Valley Vista Care in St. Maries. Short’s Funeral Chapel of Moscow is in charge of arrangements. Jason P. Schumann. Jason P. Schumann, 45, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home....
Flint Police Cracking Down on Illegal Street Racing
A city ordinance in Flint on illegal drag racing is in full effect this summer. Flint police seized three vehicles recently for racing on city streets. In 2023, the city passed a zero-tolerance ordinance against reckless driving and illegal street racing after receiving numerous complaints about drivers putting others in harm’s way for racing up and down city streets.
10 most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, July 15-21
A house in Flushing that sold for $695,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, 126 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $194,456. The average price per square foot ended up at $137.
"A WELL-KEPT SECRET": Journey into an enchanted forest in mid-Michigan
VASSAR, Mich.— Journey to a mid-Michigan forest where fairy tales come to life. The Mid-Michigan Enchanted Forest is home to the village of Kleves- a fantasy town where the Fairy Godmother, princesses, the Evil Queen, and many more storybook characters live. Opening in 2008 in Vassar, the story of...
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...
Area News Headlines
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.
See photos as Munger Potato Festival amps up for 69th year, crowns new queen
MUNGER, MI - Derby car sounds echoed throughout the grounds. Carnival food scents drifted through the air. Community members explored the vendors and Family Fun Tyme rides. Munger’s Potato Festival kicked off their 69th year on Thursday, July 25. The event is held at the fairgrounds in Merritt Township, 48 E. Munger Rd.
Bob’s (Guest) Bites: Popeyes first-timer earns his Louisiana-cooked chicken cred
Readers: Bob Johnson is on vacation. In his place this week, MLive reporter Justin Engel will expand his journalistic repertoire and taste-test a task typically assigned to food critics. We hope you find his delivery sweet, not sour. In the shadow of a CubeSmart, I set my eyes for the...
Grand Blanc woman who was hit by vehicle while walking her dog dies
GRAND BLANC, MI – A Grand Blanc woman who was hit while walking her dog on Grand Blanc Road near Davis Street has died. Pamela Moorman, 64, was critically injured in a pedestrian crash on July 15. Her dog did not survive the collision at the scene. If you...
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...
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.
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...
Claressa Shields is fired up for this Saturday’s fight in Detroit against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - On Wednedsay, the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields held an open workout at Berston Field House in Flint ahead of her big time fight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this Saturday night. If it didn’t already feel like fight week, on Wednesday, the energy was...
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