The MTA is now offering free weekend trolley service in Fenton. The service will help residents and visitors access major commercial corridors on North Leroy Street, Owen Road, and Silver Parkway. It will be available at no charge to riders on Thursday and Friday evenings, and all day on Saturdays … [Read more...] about Fenton Launches Free Weekend Trolley Service
Local Happenings
Plans For $11 Million Building in Downtown Grand Blanc
Developers released plans for a new $11 million mixed use building in downtown Grand Blanc today. The 30,000 square-foot Garden Building is planned for a vacant lot at 210 Reid Road next to Physicians Park. Construction is scheduled to begin this winter and continue for about 2 years. The … [Read more...] about Plans For $11 Million Building in Downtown Grand Blanc
Flint Proceeding With $45 Million Blight Demolition Program
Last spring, Flint residents ranked addressing blight and abandoned properties as one of their top priorities for investment of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. $16 million of the ARPA funds have been earmarked for this purpose, with the total cost of the blight demolition program expected to … [Read more...] about Flint Proceeding With $45 Million Blight Demolition Program
Several Michigan Lakes Closed Due to Contamination
If you were thinking about a day at the beach this holiday weekend, you may need to modify your plans. Four popular swimming spots in Mid-Michigan are closed at the beginning of Labor Day weekend due to contamination. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported the following beaches … [Read more...] about Several Michigan Lakes Closed Due to Contamination
Job Impulse Flint Grand Opening Aug 24th
Tune-Up Week and Back to the Bricks for 2022
Next Monday, August 15th Back to the Bricks kicks off with the Cruise N’ Car Show from 4-8pm at Birch Run Speedway; the first event in five days’ worth of car-centric programming. However, the fun starts early with August 8th-13th being Tune Up Week! A Tune Up Party will be held in a different city … [Read more...] about Tune-Up Week and Back to the Bricks for 2022
Linden Millage Proposal Would Establish Separate Fund for Fire and Police
Can a city fix their roads by funding something else? That's the question as the city of Linden eyes a new millage for emergency services. It will be up to voters to decide when they head to the polls on Tuesday, August 2. Police and fire currently get about $829,000 a year fully funded from … [Read more...] about Linden Millage Proposal Would Establish Separate Fund for Fire and Police
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down in Fenton Area
A weak tornado is blamed for causing damage in the Fenton area as a series of severe thunderstorms passed through parts of Genesee and Oakland Counties on Monday night. A National Weather Service survey team from the White Lake office determined a weak tornado touched down briefly near the Lake … [Read more...] about National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down in Fenton Area
2022 Genesee County 4th of July Celebrations
Here is a rundown of some of the festivities happening in Genesee County to celebrate our Nation’s 244th Independence Day! FENTON Friday, July 1st 7:00pm – Silver Lake Ski Show at Silver Lake Park Monday, July 4 Fenton Freedom Festival. All events at the Community & Cultural Center … [Read more...] about 2022 Genesee County 4th of July Celebrations
Fenton Businesses Damaged by Fire
At approximately 1:30pm on Tuesday, June 28th, the Fenton Fire Department was dispatched on a call for a fire at Adelaide and Mill streets in downtown Fenton. A car was on fire, and when its fuel tank ruptured, the fire spread to the Relief & Resource Co., which is the speakeasy in the back of … [Read more...] about Fenton Businesses Damaged by Fire