With the pandemic has come many supply shortages. Here’s one you can help alleviate and possibly save a life in the process! The nation’s blood supply is so dangerously low, that the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the first time. The Red Cross has collected about 40% of the … [Read more...] about Save a Life, and Possibly Win Superbowl Tickets in the Process!
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Flint Temporarily Transitioning to Genesee County’s Water System
Flint residents will be drinking water completely supplied by Genesee County by the end of the week. The transition is happening due to the water supply needing to be cut off from the Great Lakes Water Authority while work is completed on the control station valves. The work is not possible unless … [Read more...] about Flint Temporarily Transitioning to Genesee County’s Water System
Beware of Auto Insurance Refund Scammers!
By May 9th, the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will be issuing a $400 per vehicle refund to insurers who had valid auto insurance policies on October 31st 2021. This may lead to scammers trying to capitalize on the payments by preying on unsuspecting policy holders. The refunds will be … [Read more...] about Beware of Auto Insurance Refund Scammers!
Affected by the Flint Water Crisis? Don’t Wait to File a Claim!
Today is the first day that damage claims are being filed in the $626 million settlement for the Flint Water Crisis. The Flint Water Legal Office is assisting claimants with filing before the deadline of May 12th, 2022. Part of the process is to make sure the information on the registration form is … [Read more...] about Affected by the Flint Water Crisis? Don’t Wait to File a Claim!
MDOT’s Snow Plows Have New Names!
15,000 name suggestions were received for the Michigan Department of Transportation’s plow naming contest over the past year. Now all 330 of snowplows have new names for this winter, showcasing Michigan residents’ sense of humor and wit. Some of the top names include: Alice Scooper Gordie … [Read more...] about MDOT’s Snow Plows Have New Names!
Flint City Bucks Announce New Women’s Franchise
Flint area soccer fans have more to look forward to! The Flint City Bucks have acquired the women’s team Corktown AFC and are rebranding it Flint City AFC. Kettering’s Atwood Stadium will be the site of both the men’s and women’s home games. “This Flint City Bucks partnership will expand the … [Read more...] about Flint City Bucks Announce New Women’s Franchise
FRIGHT VILLAGE: The Scariest Place in the Entire State
Tickets are on sale now for Fright Village, the scariest place in the entire state. This newest haunted attraction is located in Lake Orion and is hosted in the Haunted Castle in Caterbury Village. It is rumored that some of the haunts within the Haunted Castle are haunted by the ghosts of the … [Read more...] about FRIGHT VILLAGE: The Scariest Place in the Entire State
Save Michigan Bees and Butterflies by Delaying Spring Yard Work this Year
Until temperatures reach 50 degrees consistently during the day time, avoid too much yard work to help many hibernating bugs and insects who won't emerge until May. Bees and butterflies are among those affected, and their numbers have been decreasing in recent years as a result of habitat loss, … [Read more...] about Save Michigan Bees and Butterflies by Delaying Spring Yard Work this Year
Icon Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program
Are you looking to purchase a home but are having trouble saving up for the down payment or the closing costs? Icon Mortgage's home buying assistance program will provide up to 6% of the purchase price of your new home towards your down payment and/or your closing costs, and is FULLY … [Read more...] about Icon Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program
$10,000 Home Buying Assistance for Michigan Residents
If you are looking to buy a home in Lansing, Davison, Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek or several other areas, the state of Michigan is offering up to $10,000 assistance for the down payment and closing costs. This aide is a result of the MI 10K DPA Loan program announced by the Michigan State Housing … [Read more...] about $10,000 Home Buying Assistance for Michigan Residents