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Downtown Flint Is Open – Take Advantage Of Free Parking
Construction on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint is complete. Downtown Flint area businesses remained open during the restoration project, despite the difficulties posed by the Saginaw Street road closure. It was an inconvenience nonetheless for many people. To attract customers back to the downtown area, free parking is now available...
Man pleads guilty to hiding stolen cars
CARO — A 36-year-old Vassar man has pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing two stolen vehicles, and concealing the identity of a third vehicle. Investigators say Joshua D. Zimmerman received and concealed a stolen 1971 Lincoln Continental, and a stolen 1967 GMC pickup truck. Police said they don’t know the dates of those crimes.
Saturday strongman show features tribute
NOVESTA TWP. — A shirt with the slogan “Justice for Matthew” will be worn on Saturday at a strongman competition near Cass City. Since late June, Timothy Heck of Silverwood has been doing push-up challenge videos online – on Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube – to raise awareness for the late Matthew Maison.
Lowest Listing: A Look Inside Flint’s Cheapest Home for Sale Right Now
It's no secret that the housing market is a hot mess right now. Before, everyone encouraged people to buy homes, as renting was looked at as "throwing away money." Now, that thought process has been flipped on its head as it's recently been discovered that renting is now cheaper than being a homeowner in all 50 states per a study done by Bankrate.com.
Teen facing attempted murder charge for deadly Beecher shootout
MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - An 18-year-old man is facing three charges for the deadly shootout involving a group of teens in the Beecher area last month. Court records show 18-year-old Cordell Warwick Allen was arraigned this week on an attempted murder charge and two weapons charges related to the June 25 incident in Hilton Lane.
Gary Dean Clark, 71
Gary Dean Clark, 71, of Mussey Township, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born March 20, 1953, in Longmont, Colorado, the son of the late Charles and Delma (Harlow) Clark. He married Laurie Thompson on August 19, 1988, in Lapeer. Gary was employed...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Jerry L. Newberry, 72
Jerry L. Newberry, 72, of Kansas City, MO formerly of Imlay City, MI, died Monday July 15, 2024, surrounded by his favorite girls and infinite love and comfort. He was born on September 13, 1951, in Morristown, TN, to parents Drew and Mildred (McDonald) Newberry. Jerry was a Gold Legacy...
Governor Whitmer signs education budget
FLINT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A $23.4-billion education budget for Fiscal Year 2025 has been signed by Governor Whitmer. The budget includes free pre-K and community college tuition along with free school meals at K-12 public schools. The education budget, however, does not include a per-pupil funding increase for...
Fair gates are open!
IMLAY CITY — The trucks have rolled in. The midway has been set up. Livestock projects have been penned and the 2024 Eastern Michigan State Fair is in full swing. Officials with the fair encourage people to continue to support the work of hundreds as it hits high gear at the mid-week mark.
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Cass City hires a marketing firm to promote the village. Over the last few years, Cass City village officials have aggressively marketed their community, and hired a new firm to continue the self-promotion of being the place to come, visit and stay for a lifetime.
Gov. Whitmer signs 2025 fiscal year budget in Flint
The governor signed the $23 billion education budget for fiscal year 2025 that continues investments in education, from preschool to postsecondary. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer officially signed the education budget Tuesday afternoon in Flint at the education center, Educare.
Have a ‘spudtastically awesome time’ at the 2024 Munger Potato Festival
MUNGER, MI – The drive down M-15 from Bay City leads the way to Munger, home of the potato festival that features not only fun for the whole family, but for all your best “spuddies,” too. The four-day festival begins Thursday, July 25. It’s the 69th annual...
Outside Chance of a Shower or T-Shower
There is still an outside chance of a shower or isolated thundershower today (Wed.). The best bet for a shower would be southeast of a line from Benton Harbor to Flint in the morning. Rainfall amounts were a little variable Tuesday. I had only 0.05″ at my house and that’s...
One person killed, another injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – One person died and another was injured in a shooting Sunday in Flint, city police reported in a statement. Officers were called about 2 p.m. July 21 to 2002 S. Dort Highway and found a female victim with a fatal gunshot wound, police said. A second victim was taken to Hurley Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
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