GENESEE COUNTY- Longtime Genesee County Commissioner and Flint Township Trustee, George Menoutes has passed away. George was born in Flint, Michigan to the late James G. and Alexandra Menoutes. According to his obituary: George attended Flint Central High School, followed by … [Read more...] about Genesee County Political icon George Menoutes passes away at age 96
Politics
Nine Applicants emerge for vacant Genesee Township Trustee seat
Pictured from left to right: Jeff Knickerbocker; Brenda Duplanty and Michael Becker. GENESEE TOWNSHIP- Just weeks after the death of the late Genesee Township Richard Doc Burrus, the existing board is tasked with an appointment. Nine Genesee Township residents have submitted the necessary … [Read more...] about Nine Applicants emerge for vacant Genesee Township Trustee seat
Nine file for four open seats on Burton City Council
First row left to right: Trevor Rodgers, Steven Heffner, Gary Wines. Second row: Sandy O’Dell, Chuck Loader, Candice Miller. Third row: Tom Martinbianco, Greg Fenner, and Joe Davis. BURTON- As of the filing deadline, April 25th 2023, nine candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the … [Read more...] about Nine file for four open seats on Burton City Council
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
Mott Community College Board of Trustees fire board attorney, law firm
Pictured: The Mott Community College Board votes to terminate Board Attorney Amberly Acuff Brennnan and Collins and Blaha at the April 24 2023 meeting. FLINT- At the April 24th Mott Community College Board of Trustees meeting, the board took action to terminate the legal counsel and board … [Read more...] about Mott Community College Board of Trustees fire board attorney, law firm
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
Burton City Council calls out Mayor for violation of City Charter
BURTON- The Burton City Council went into a heated discussion with Mayor Duane Haskins at the April meeting over the recent bid process as it relates to the remodeling of City hall. That recent bid process is what council members are calling a violation of the city charter. It all started when … [Read more...] about Burton City Council calls out Mayor for violation of City Charter
Drama continues on Thetford Township board, accusations of cocaine, marijuana and election fraud
Pictured: April 4th meeting of the Thetford Township Board Editors note: THETFORD TOWNSHIP is located in GENESEE COUNTY THETFORD TOWNSHIP—The April 4th Thetford Township board meeting was filled with what residents are calling “slander against the Clerk from a board of fake … [Read more...] about Drama continues on Thetford Township board, accusations of cocaine, marijuana and election fraud
Salvatore Ausiello appointed to Genesee ISD Board of Education
GENESEE COUNTY- By a vote of 4-0, Salvatore Ausiello is the newest member of the Genesee Intermediate School District Board of Education. As the Genesee Journal previously reported: “The Genesee Intermediate School District had a vacancy on the board due to the death of the late Honorable Judge … [Read more...] about Salvatore Ausiello appointed to Genesee ISD Board of Education
Genesee County Democrat Party Chair gets cozy job as county legal counsel
GENESEE COUNTY- The current Chair of the Genesee County Democrat Party is now the new legal counsel for the county government — and at the same time. Ashley Prew will now spend her day working as the legal counsel for the Board of Commission and county alike, while at … [Read more...] about Genesee County Democrat Party Chair gets cozy job as county legal counsel