May 29th, Burton Memorial Parade- line up at 12:00pm (parade begins at 1:00pm) "We remember" theme BURTON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2023 Memorial Day 2023 Parades, Concerts & Things To Do in Burton, Michigan Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving … [Read more...] about Special Local Parades 2023
Local Happenings
Brian Warner resigns from Davison City Council, applicants sought
DAVISON CITY- The City of Davison has an open council seat after the resignation of Brian Warner. Resignations and uncontested elections in the City have become the new normal. Warner was appointed to the city council in 2022 and ran uncontested in the election that same … [Read more...] about Brian Warner resigns from Davison City Council, applicants sought
Stop by for the Grand Opening and show your support for this brand-new Flint Township business!
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Complete Runner's new location, in the Gaines Jewelry Plaza. Event is open to the public & store will be open all day from 10am - 7pm, with ribbon cutting ceremony taking place at 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Stop by for the Grand Opening and show your support for this brand-new Flint Township business!
Get Ready for The Railyard: Fenton’s Upcoming Destination for Food, Fun, and More!
Fenton, Michigan is a thriving hub for distinctive bars and restaurants in Genesee County, and soon it will welcome a new addition to its vibrant culinary scene - The Railyard. Spearheaded by Justin Knight, Dean Dingman, and Josh Ingersoll, this upcoming destination is envisioned as an incubator for … [Read more...] about Get Ready for The Railyard: Fenton’s Upcoming Destination for Food, Fun, and More!
Councilwoman Conley to challenge Haskins for Mayor of Burton
BURTON- Two familiar faces will be on the ballot for Mayor of Burton this year. Duane Haskins and Tina Conley have both filed for Mayor, according to the city clerk’s office. Haskins, the current Mayor, is a former police officer. Conley currently serves on the Burton City Council. In … [Read more...] about Councilwoman Conley to challenge Haskins for Mayor of Burton
No injuries reported in Genesee County Plane Crash
FLINT TOWNSHIP—A small plane landed on railroad tracks near Bishop International Airport in Flint on Thursday. It happened in the area of Linden and Bristol Road, according to a Michigan State Police press release. The small plane lost power and landed on the train tracks, MSP said. No … [Read more...] about No injuries reported in Genesee County Plane Crash
Mount Morris Building Explosion cause still unknown, community on edge
Photos from the Genesee County Neighborhood Watch Facebook page MOUNT MORRIS- April 15th around 11pm, the Mount Morris Fire Department (as well as many other local stations) were dispatched to Old Time Billiards (11745 N. Saginaw St) in downtown for a building explosion. When crews arrived, … [Read more...] about Mount Morris Building Explosion cause still unknown, community on edge
Mott College releases new ‘patriotic’ police cruisers, face backlash
FLINT- Mott Community College is not holding back for the “love of country” with the newest police car design. The new ‘patriotic’ college cop cars come just in time for the implementation of prayer and the pledge of allegiance in the boardroom. As reported, the newly elected Mott Community … [Read more...] about Mott College releases new ‘patriotic’ police cruisers, face backlash
Lee Clifford resigns from Atherton school board, vacancy announced
Pictured: Former Atherton School Board Member, Lee Clifford. BURTON- Lee Clifford was just re-elected to the Atherton school board in 2022, but now she has resigned four months into her new term. Clifford has been on the board since the beginning of 2015. Clifford defeated Guy Bragg, the … [Read more...] about Lee Clifford resigns from Atherton school board, vacancy announced
Democrats push LGBTQ badges at Fenton School Board meeting, parents fight back
Pictured: Fenton School Board meeting April 10, 2023 with mixed opinions on both sides over LGBTQ badges. FENTON- Genesee County Democrats have been attacking Republicans for running for school board, claiming: “Republicans are taking over school boards”. Yet—at a recent Fenton School Board … [Read more...] about Democrats push LGBTQ badges at Fenton School Board meeting, parents fight back