Police continue to caution residents on phone scam



GRAND BLANC — A caller claiming to be a lawyer tells you they cannot release your grandson unless you send a significant amount of money following a car accident. It’s a call Grand Blanc Police Lt. Stephen Hill said many residents are receiving in the latest phone scam targeting senior citizens and he advises residents the calls are a scam. […]

MCC announces regional college fair



FLINT — The Ballenger Field House at Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court St., will be buzzing 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22 with hundreds of students from across the region on campus for MCC’s 25th Annual Regional College Fair. This event is free and open to the public. The MCC Regional College Fair provides prospective, current students and parents with an […]

Reality TV is not like real life



The VIEW from here W hat’s happened to reality TV lately? Used to be you could take in a dose of good old reality television and enjoy a glimpse into other people’s lives — whether it was good, bad or just outrageous — and have a good time. But reality TV has taken a dark turn in recent months. America […]

Bendle falls to New Lothrop; needs win to qualify for playoffs



BURTON — Knowing the task would be great, the Bendle Tigers entered last Friday’s game against New Lothrop undaunted, needing a win to secure their place in the MHSAA playoffs, or face the pressure of a mustwin this week if the Tigers are going to continue their season. For the first half of the game, Bendle hung tough with their […]

FOOTBALL STANDINGS



Wolverines take out Lady Bulldogs



BURTON — In a Genesee Area Conference-Blue contest Monday, Atherton needed just three sets to unseat Bentley, 25-14, 25-15, 25-15. Retha Horton was the leader with nine kills and two aces, Leah Perry had seven aces, Raylynn Dark added six kills and two aces and K.C. Hill had 24 assists. In Atherton’s 25-18, 25- 11, 25-21 win against Flint Hamady […]

Support the Generals this season



AREAWIDE — Flint Generals’ single tickets for individual games for the 2009-10 season are now on sale at the Perani Arena and Event Center Ticket Office. Tickets for the 38 regular-season home games are available. Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster. com. Ticket prices for the 2009-10 season will range from $6-12 for adults, seniors, and students […]

Playoff pairings announced Sunday



AREAWIDE — High school football teams from around the area will gather together and fire up their televisions at 7 p.m Sunday when FOX Sports Detroit makes the announcement of qualifiers and pairings for the 2009 MHSAA playoffs on the Selection Sunday Show. The half-hour show will give a complete rundown of the 256 teams selected for the postseason as […]

New location, same contacts



LAPEER — The VIEW Newspapers/ County Press staff has moved into the newly renovated County Press office and we have changed our web site and e-mail addresses. All e-mail addresses @viewnewspapers.net have been terminated. Our new website address is mi.homepaper.com and includes links to all nine papers currently in the local group. Our e-mail schemes also switch to firstinitiallastname@mihomepaper. com. […]

Don’t train in vain



BURTON — Gracie Barra Burton, 4168 S. Saginaw St., is now offering top-flight instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is an official school of the 2009 Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu championship team under Carlos Gracie Jr. Details: 810-867-4329, 810-743-1450, www.graciebarra.com or burchfield395@ comcast.net. — M.S.