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Mott Community College selects former GM & Delphi exec. to serve as interim president
FLINT, Mich. - Mott Community College has found an interim president. Shaunda Richardson-Snell has been selected for the position after a vote of 5 to 2 by the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees. Richardson-Snell replaces President Beverly Walker-Griffea, who left Mott for a position with the State of...
City of Flint burn policy amendment would allow fire pits
The policy would allow fire pits if they can be placed 15 feet away from all structures and property boundaries. Amendment to Flint's fire policy would allow fire pits if approved. Policy sponsor Judy Priestley believes it will allow the Fire Department to put more effort towards stopping people burning...
Jameson's landlord wants to set the record straight
BRIGHTON —A downtown building owner in Brighton says news of Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill's closure left people with the wrong impression. Eric Siegel of EDS Investments — whose family owns the building at 110 E. Grand River Ave. — said "the notion that we kicked Jameson’s out of the building has somehow circulated the market." ...
Ally Challenge tournament just 34 days away
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WNEM) - The countdown is on to the Ally Challenge; we’re just 34 days away from the tournament at Warwick Hills. On Tuesday, July 16, they held media day in Grand Blanc. The Ally Challenge gave some welcoming remarks and then held a “Closest to the...
Community support for Flint Police detective as she 'conquers cancer'
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A long-time detective with the Flint City Police Department is battling breast cancer. Detective Maria Reed has been an officer with the Department since 2016. She made history at that time, as she and her son became the first mother-son duo to join the Flint Police Department. They even took the spotlight in a docuseries, "Flint Town."
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at Flint Farmers’ Market this week
FLINT, MI - The vendors of the Flint Farmers’ Market will be holding the Christmas in July installment of their Night at the Market series this week. From 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, The Night at the Market event will allow busy individuals and families who don’t have time to visit the downtown Flint location during regular hours of operation to experience the Flint Farmers’ Market.
Recall language filed against three Mott Community College trustees
Flint resident Patrick Hayes filed recall language against three members of the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees today. Hayes, who has served as an adjunct instructor at the college and whose step-daughter will be starting at MCC in the fall, filed the language against Board Vice Chair Janet Couch, Trustee John Daly III, and Board Secretary Wendy Wolcott on July 16, 2024.
AuSable River Queen remains docked, leaving Oscoda's summer tourism adrift
IOSCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Queen is a prized tourist attraction in Oscoda during the summer. But it’s been docked because the owners cannot get the boat out of the water for a required inspection. “This is the only paddle wheel of its kind in Michigan.”...
Here are Bay County’s contested races, proposals in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County voters on Aug. 6 will determine a slew of contested primary elections while also voting on 13 proposals. A list of each race and ballot proposal can be found on the Bay County Clerk’s website here. The Michigan Department of State website...
Longtime Genesee County prosecutor to face former challenger on August ballot
FLINT, MI – Longtime Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton will be challenged by Flint attorney Trachelle Young in the August 2024 primary election. Leyton, a Democrat, is currently finishing his fifth four-year term as Genesee County prosecutor. He was first elected in 2004 and has served for the past...
Long-time Bay City restaurant announces sudden closure
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A restaurant that’s been in Bay City for decades has announced it is now closed. Nino’s Italiano posted on Facebook Monday that its last day of business was Sunday, July 14. The restaurant cited “financial conditions” as the reason. The Columbus...
Restoring Flint one neighborhood at a time with the Neighborhood Engagement Hub
FLINT, Michigan — What good is a hammer if no one knows it's there? Tom Wyatt knows this sentiment all too well as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH). Located at 3216 Martin Luther King Ave, the NEH began in 2014 with three core values: to build local wealth, complete neighborhoods, and strengthen individuals and groups.
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
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