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Flint event aims to support single mothers raising sons
Flint, MI – InvolvedDad is hosting “Raising Kings,” an event that provides single mothers with tools, resources, and communal support for raising sons. “This is important, especially [since we are] a fatherhood program who provides direct services to dads,” said Shon Hart, CEO of InvolvedDad. “A lot of times moms may feel alienated because we are not providing them with resources a lot of the time.”
Flint man who imported, sold machinegun conversion devices sentenced to federal prison
FLINT, MI – A Flint man has been sentenced to 4 years and nine months in federal prison for illegally importing and selling machinegun conversion devices. Yusef D. Hairston, 31, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and transfer of a machinegun on June 5. If you purchase a product or...
Amid worries Dems' blue wall might be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala Harris
FLINT, Mich. — The Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week embarked on a swiftly organized bus tour, rolling through the autumn landscape to press the urgency of the case for Vice President Kamala Harris in must-win states where some Democrats worry that she’s struggling. Michigan...
Football roundup: Pinckney wins fourth straight; Hartland, Fowlerville also victorious
If any football team can empathize with Carrollton’s plight, it’s Pinckney. The Pirates made the 90-minute drive to Saginaw Friday night worthwhile, rolling to a 42-7 victory over a Carrollton team that has lost 19 straight games. ...
Meet Pippa, the therapy dog changing lives at a Michigan high school
When social worker Kati Loiselle strolls the halls of Bay City Central High School with Pippa, her four-year-old Golden Retriever, students can’t help but light up. Some pause to greet the dog with excitement, while others offer her a calm pat on the head. Pippa, trained to match the mood of those around her, adjusts her behavior accordingly, always offering just what each student seems to need. Pippa is more than just a cute face and a wagging tail, though. She’s a fully certified therapy dog who plays a vital role in improving the school’s emotional climate, helping students and staff navigate challenging moments. According to Loiselle, “I tell people she actually does my job better than I do.” Loiselle, a Licensed Master Social Worker with Bay City Public Schools, has been bringing Pippa to work for nearly three years, after realizing the immense benefits therapy dogs bring to the school environment. Pippa’s presence helps with everything from managing behavioral interventions to teaching kids social skills.
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