Dawn Garnett tries to show kindergarten student Richard Long, 5, proper bowling form during a bowling group
at South Bendle Elementary in Burton. More...
BURTON
— State Rep. Jim Slezak will run against Burton City Councilwoman Paula Zelenko for the 26th State Senate District seat this summer.
Slezak, serving his first term as 50th District State Representative, said Tuesday filed for the opportunity last week as well. More...
BURTON
-- A drop in property tax revenue and a precipitous fall in revenue sharing will force the city’s administration to pinch pennies even tighter in the upcoming budget year. More...
BURTON — Those wanting to help out the Parent Groups at Van Y Elementary and Atherton Middle School, and also catch a Red Wings game, can participate in the “Pucks for Bucks” fundraiser. More...
BURTON
— Police are investigating a breaking and entering in the 2200 block of Kosta Street where jewelry, fur coats and electronics were taken on Jan 25. A 52-year-old woman called police after she returned home from the store and noticed her neighbor’s front door open and a dining room window propped open with a chair around 10:24 a.m. More...
BURTON
— Davison Road will receive some cosmetic surgery in the upcoming year, thanks to more than $700,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestmet Act money from the federal government. More...
GENESEE COUNTY
— Children all around Genesee County can receive free dental care on Friday via the nationwide “Give Your Kids A Smile” program.
Nearly two dozen dental offices in the county will provide care, including x-rays, fluoride treatments, cavity removal, cleanings and other treatments to anyone 18 years of age and under on Friday. More...
RICHFIELD TWP.
— Eddie Tabit started out playing in garage bands back in the 1980s which led to some success both locally and through a pending recording contract in Nashville.
But his latest musical endeavor is taking him back to his garage roots where he’s hoping to help springboard some of the latest area talent to their own success stories. More...
METAMORA TWP.
— Metamora Golf and Country Club has named Lapeer native Rick Fleming as its new club pro and general manager. The veteran club professional has been involved in golf course management since 1999 when he joined the staff as the pro at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. More...
BURTON
— The Atherton football and baseball programs will have a new look for their upcoming seasons, and not just because of facility upgrades over the past year. The Board of Education announced last Monday two new coaches, with Ed Stermer set to take over the varsity football program and Steve Salavics taking over the varsity baseball program. More...
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