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I ATTENDED THE Fenton Concert in the Park yesterday. Having it behind the community center is a great place instead of at the gazebo. The lawn provides more space for attendance. I hope the SLPR considers keeping it there after the gazebo area construction is completed. ***. THANK YOU FOR...
Man pleads in Eastpointe robbery but could face ramifications in separate case
A Center Line man accused of robbing a peson on an Eastpointe street is serving four months in jail in connection with the incident and faces sentencing in a separate fleeing-and-eluding case. Kevion Deante Marshall, 23, pleaded guilty to resisting arrest July 24 in 38th District Court in Eastpointe for...
City hires architectural firm for Linden Mill renovations
Linden — On Monday, July 22, the Linden City Council approved hiring H2A Architects to work on the Linden Mill renovation project. The city received three bids for architectural services for the historic building. They approved the bid from H2A Architects for $189,583. “The bids for architectural services were...
Rep. Cynthia Neeley sees primary challenge from Democrat Michael Clack
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - In Michigan's 70th House District, State Representative Cynthia Neeley is facing a primary challenge from fellow Democrat and Flint School Board Vice President Michael Clack. The winner of the race will go on to face a Republican in November. That will likely be chef and elected...
'That's how my family raised me': 15-year-old helps save woman from submerged car
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. (CNN Newsource/WXYZ/WKRC) - What started off as a normal day of fishing turned into a rescue mission for a teen. That teen jumped into action as soon as he saw a woman's car submerged in Lake Saint Clair. "I just see a car flying in the...
PGA Tour Superstore to Open First Store in Michigan
PGA Superstore opened its first store in Novi, MI. The 42,000-square-foot space includes a 1,300-square-foot putting green, nine hitting bay simulators, pro golf instruction, club fitting service, repairs, regripping, and shaft adjustments. The Michigan store is the chain’s 69th in the U.S. across 26 states. “Michigan is a Top...
Flint Community Seeks Justice as Police Offer $2,500 Reward for Information on Fatal Travel Inn Shooting
Flint, Michigan is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 30-year-old Shanquice "Que Que" Love. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, July 21, in the parking lot of the Travel Inn, located on Dort Highway. Flint authorities are now turning to the public in hopes of securing information that to lead may to an arrest.
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle runs out of gas
HAZEL PARK/ EASTPOINTE — A woman stands accused of leading Eastpointe and Roseville police on a high-speed chase using a stolen vehicle, only for police in Hazel Park to capture her when the car ran out of gas. The suspect is Ryann Parkes, 34, of Taylor. She was arraigned...
The Best Home-Cooked Food In Michigan Is Made Daily At This Cafeteria-Style Restaurant
Ever wondered where you can find the most delicious, home-cooked food in Michigan?. Look no further than Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, a charming cafeteria-style restaurant that has been serving up hearty, comforting meals for decades. Walking into this cozy establishment feels like stepping into your grandmother’s kitchen,...
Assistant to the superintendent, school board selected
Goodrich— At the Monday night Goodrich Board of Education meeting, Lisa Rafferty was introduced as the new central office assistant to the superintendent. She replaces long-time assistant Joy Moll who moved to work in the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area School District. Rafferty, had served as the Oaktree Elementary School building secretary...
Flint Jazz Festival celebrates in Clio during construction
CLIO Mich. (WJRT)- Friday kicked off the Greater Flint Arts Council's 42nd annual Flint Jazz Festival, albeit with a slightly different look. Because of construction on the new Flint Riverfront State Park, the event took place at the Clio Amphitheater on Rogers Lodge Drive in Clio. The festival runs until...
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...
The City of Flint is working to build park in honor of city's historic St. John Street community
MT. MORRIS TWP, Mich. (WJRT) - People who used to live in the Saint John Street community hosted a picnic Saturday at the American Legion Post on Carpenter Road in Mount Morris Township. The former Saint John Street neighborhood was demolished in the 1970s to make room for I-475. Now...
Mount Clemens hosts 2024 Charter School Conference football media day
Mount Clemens football coach DeJuan Garland and the Bathers hosted the second rendition of the Charter School Conference Media Day on Friday, July 26 at Mount Clemens High School. The conference is represented by Michigan Collegiate, Mount Clemens, Chandler Park Academy, Southfield Bradford, Detroit Edison, Detroit Leadership, Detroit University Prep,...
Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaqaun McElroy make weight and are ready to perform on Saturday
DETROIT (WJRT) - Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaquan McElroy made their respective weights and are ready to fight on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Shields (14-0) weighed in at 174.8 pounds for her main event fight against Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (7-1, 174.6 pounds). The two boxers went nose-to-nose in their final face-off before the fight.
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Therapy dogs make everything better
I love my job. There are many reasons I love my job, but the highlight of my week has been periodic texts with photos of puppies from the Brandon School District Superintendent Carly Stone. In fact, almost every conversation I’ve had with Stone over the last few months has ended up being about dogs and puppies.
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