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'Their messaging was white power': White supremacists march in Howell
HOWELL, Mich. (FOX 2) - About a dozen white supremacists made their mark on Howell with a disruptive demonstration last weekend that reignited the city's checkered past. "I saw a few men, teenagers maybe, all covered in black – kind of like ninjas. That was my first thought," said Howell resident Shannon Harvey.
Hartland Trustees Approve Site Plans on Pair of Residential Projects
Hartland Township trustees on Tuesday signed off on site plans for a pair of new residential developments. One is Phase II of the Redwood development at the entrance of Hartland Glen Golf Course. Planning Director Troy Langer addressed concerns about density, and the actually number of units going into Redwood.
Genesee County restaurant offering free pizza if Olympian Grant Fisher medals
FENTON, MI - If Grand Blanc native and long-distance runner Grant Fisher finishes in the top three at the Paris Olympic Games, a Fenton restaurant will provide free pizza for customers signed up to its Wings for Rings campaign. The campaign features special discounts and Boston’s Pizza will serve as...
The City of Linden pack care packages for troops in honor of former Chief of Police
LINDEN, Mich.— Former Police Chief Pete Van Driessche's legacy was honored with the Miracle Boxes packaged by community. The City of Linden held a packing party to package Miracle Boxes for troops all over the world. Tonight's packing party was held to in honor of former Linden Chief of...
City of Linden selects architects for restoration of historic mill
LINDEN, Mich. (WJRT)- A firm from Davison will take the first steps in what's expected to be a $4 million restoration of the Linden Mill. During Monday night's meeting, the Linden City Council voted unanimously to select H2A Architects as the designers for the project with a bid of $189,583.
Thursday, July 25, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! It’s Thursday, which means we are almost to the weekend. If you are up with us today, here are five things to know. 1. Crime Stoppers is looking for leads after a woman was killed in a weekend shooting in Flint. Police said on Sunday, 30-year-old Shanquice Love was shot and killed in the Travel Inn parking lot on South Dort Highway on Flint’s east side. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.
Officials: Genesee County manufacturing project receives support from local stakeholders
Mundy Twp., MI — A manufacturing project has received additional support from local stakeholders who are invested in the potential of the Advanced Manufacturing District (AMD) of Genesee County, Mich. According to a press release issued by Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, those supporting the work to attract a...
Township board votes to purchase Dixie Highway property
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of property on Dixie Highway and an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority regarding the property at its meeting on July 8. In May, the board approved a resolution which authorized the purchase of 5854...
Whitmer signs education budget with free community college after fight over pensions, mental health funds
FLINT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a $23.4 billion education budget that will expand publicly funded preschool to more 4-year-olds and ensure recent high school graduates can get an associate’s degree or skills certificate from a community college tuition-free. “This is a huge deal,” the Democratic...
Livingston County party leaders react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's been only days since President Joe Biden exited the race for re-election, yet Vice President Kamala Harris seems to have the nomination sewn up. Biden delegates in Michigan "overwhelmingly" voted to endorse Harris during a virtual meeting Tuesday, July 23, according to the Michigan Democratic Party. The state has...
Timeline: Livingston County's complicated history with race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County has never quite been able to shake the reputation of racism it earned on a Cohoctah farm in the 1970s. On Saturday, July 20, two groups of white supremacists demonstrated in Howell, chanting “Heil Hitler," and "We love Hitler. We love Trump." They carried flags with antisemitic and racist messages. One group marched from the Historic Courthouse to the Howell Carnegie Library. The other stood on the overpass over I-96 at...
VetFest To Honor Veteran Spouses This Year
VETLIFE is inviting veteran spouses to this year’s VetFest as a celebration of their “unwavering support and selfless service”. The event serves as an opportunity to connect with other military families, learn about resources, and enjoy camaraderie. Officials said “Your sacrifices, resilience, and dedication deserve recognition. Join...
Holly Village (MI) Approves $666K for New Spartan Top-Mount Pumper
The Holly Village Council voted 6-0 recently to approve the purchase of a 2024 Spartan top-mount pumper from R&R Fire Truck, and financing through The State Bank in the amount of $666,445, tctimes.com reported. The new engine will replace an aging 20-year-old apparatus, the village said on its Web site.
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...
Mike Morse Law Firm to give away 1,000 free backpacks in Flint
FLINT, Mich. – Mike Morse Law Firm is set to giveaway a thousand backpacks away to Flint families. Flint-area students, grades K-5, and their families, are invited to come to the Mike Morse Law Firm located at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110 to get a free backpack stuffed with goodies.
Roundtable held in Flint on Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
FLINT, Mich. - Gov. Whitmer announced a new jobs program this week that aims to create new employment opportunities for Michiganders. Called the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing, or M3, initiative, the program looks to partner with the Navy and other federal, state and local partners to fill maritime manufacturing and engineering gaps, according to officials.
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