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CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
FLINT, Michigan — Last month, Central Michigan University (CMU) and Ferris State University’s (FSU) GEAR UP programs took 50 students from the International Academy of Flint, Flint Southwestern, Baldwin, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Morley-Stanwood on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula. From Monday, June 24, through...
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...
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.
Crusaders for Children Michigan to hold Family Fun Day to unite the community
A family- oriented event will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Covenant Hills Camp and Retreat in Otisville. The festivities are being sponsored by The Crusaders for Children Michigan, along with help from many local businesses. The non-profit organization was originally scheduled to participate in the Blueberry Festival in Otter Lake this weekend but opted to withdraw. Several vendors quickly followed suit after learning of the circumstances which were reported on earlier this week by the Tribune; the Crusaders then quickly went to work to secure a new location.
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
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.
Wrong-way driver injured in rollover crash on I-69
A driver who was travelling eastbound on westbound lanes of Interstate 69 was severely injured in a crash Sunday night near Capac. A news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office states dispatchers received a call about a wrong-way driver around 9:30 p.m. Before deputies could arrive on the interstate, a rollover crash involving the driver was called in.
LEO Hosts Roundtable in Flint to Discuss Growing Michigan’s Defense Manufacturing Workforce
FLINT, Mich.— To adapt to a rapidly changing workforce and support the needs of Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) held a roundtable in Flint with local, state and federal leaders to discuss how the local community can take advantage of the newly launched Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a $50 million partnership with the Department of Defense aimed at building a workforce ready to lead the future of defense manufacturing.
Annual Walk for Hope returning to SVSU
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Every year, hundreds of people in mid-Michigan gather to walk in support of suicide awareness and prevention. This year’s Walk for Hope is set to return to Saginaw Valley State University on Sunday, Aug. 4. The 5K walk/run was started 22 years ago by Barb Smith, founder of the Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network.
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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