After 5 days of fighting the massive fire that burned through 2,500 acres of pine forest in Northern Michigan, fire crews have come very close to fully containing it. The DNR believes that a lighting strike on May 11th ignited the fire that burned through Montmorency and Cheboygan counties in … [Read more...] about Blue Lakes Fire 98% Contained
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Click It Or Ticket Begins Again In Michigan
Police are cracking down on Michigan drivers who are not wearing seatbelts in the return of the “Click it of Ticket” enforcement campaign running from May 16th through June 5th. Though seatbelt use is legally required for drivers year-round, the campaign is a reminder for drivers to buckle up for … [Read more...] about Click It Or Ticket Begins Again In Michigan
Concrete Truck Catches Fire in Fenton
With the large housing shortage there has been a major surge, especially in the Fenton area, for new construction homes. With Genesee County’s frost laws off, basements are being poured and the building has begun again. However, sometimes things do not go as planned. In what could now literally … [Read more...] about Concrete Truck Catches Fire in Fenton
350 Acre Flint Buick City Deal Pending
Ashley Capital, one of the largest privately-held real estate investment companies in the United States, has contracted to purchase the remaining 350 acres of what was once the Buick City site. The company has a 40 year history of financing and developing industrial properties. In a letter … [Read more...] about 350 Acre Flint Buick City Deal Pending
Two More Charged in Crackdown on Insider Fraud at Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Two more people have been accused of taking part in an elaborate insider fraud scheme and stealing an undisclosed amount of money through false unemployment claims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit issued indictments this week against 29-year-old Autumn Mims of Troy and 25-year-old Patrick … [Read more...] about Two More Charged in Crackdown on Insider Fraud at Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Former Michigan Unemployment Claims Manager Pleads Guilty of Fraud
Former lead claims examiner pleads guilty to federal charges in a massive fraud scheme against the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Jermaine Rose pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allowing numerous fraudulent claims to move … [Read more...] about Former Michigan Unemployment Claims Manager Pleads Guilty of Fraud
Jury finds Flint Man Guilty on All counts in 2019 Triple Homicide
John Gleason- Genesee County Clerk, was recently arrested on multiple charges
67-year-old Gleason was taken into custody without incident from his office on the second floor of the Genesee County office building. He was then immediately booked into the Genesee County Jail. Gleason is charged with witness bribing/intimidating/interfering and willful neglect of duty. If … [Read more...] about John Gleason- Genesee County Clerk, was recently arrested on multiple charges
GOP Chair: ‘Candidate recruitment highest it’s ever been; Dems should be worried’
GENESEE COUNTY, MI- Filing deadline season for our elections is right around the corner and the Genesee County Republican Party is not playing any games. Genesee County Republican Party Chairman Matt Smith said both he and his team are focused on making sure the 2022 ballot reflects the values of … [Read more...] about GOP Chair: ‘Candidate recruitment highest it’s ever been; Dems should be worried’
Republicans Swanson, Miller to challenge Martin for Davison State Rep. Seat
DAVISON MI- The Genesee Journal has confirmed with the Michigan BOE that Genesee Twp. resident Kristen Swanson and Grand Blanc resident Vern Miller have filed for State Representative in the new 68th District against incumbent David W. Martin. Martin (R-Davison), currently holds the … [Read more...] about Republicans Swanson, Miller to challenge Martin for Davison State Rep. Seat