Grand Blanc High School students to perform Messiah at The Whiting



GRAND BLANC — They’ve been practicing since the beginning of the year — and the Grand Blanc High School choir is just about ready to perform Handel’s Messiah at The Whiting. The choir, along with choirs from Carman-Ainsworth, Flushing and Powers Catholic, will perform the traditional Christmas classic 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Whiting, 1231 E. Kearsley St. in […]

Cromie named director of communications and media relations for Regional Chamber



FLINT — Jenny Cromie has been named Director of Communication and Media Relations for the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. In this new position, Cromie will be in charge of media relations, and will serve as the first point of contact for print and broadcast reporters at the Regional Chamber. Cromie also will oversee and manage all print and electronic […]

A time to give thanks…

The VIEW from here

People often take this time of year to reflect on their lives and   what they’re thankful for. I recently sat down and pondered this question. What came up with was good, sad, fun and sometimes just downright silly. I am, of course, thankful for many of the same things everyone else is. Family is the biggest. I’m thankful for […]

Sports Ladies’ hoops returns to prep scene



BURTON — This years girls basketball season is full of unknowns at this point, with several teams getting new coaches while others look to establish themselves before conference play begins. At Bentley, coach Kevin Boulton hopes his second season will show marked improvement over a 2008-09 campaign where his Lady BUlldogs wound up going 3-15 in Genesee Area Conference-Blue competition. […]

Youth basketball shooting contest



BURTON — Nov. 7 found 23 students from Barhitte Elementary competing in a “Hoop Shoot” contest consisting of 25 free throws conducted by the schools physical education teacher, Arlene Wolfling. “Age 8-9 year old boys and girls shot from a foul line 11 feet from the basket, while age 10-11 year old boys and age 12- 13 year old boys […]

Tigers look to take the next step; Bulldogs under new leadership



BURTON — The Bendle Tigers’ wrestling squad had very successful season last year under first-year coach Ryan West. The Tigers finished in fourth place in the Genesee Area Conference, which includes the likes of two-time defending Div. 3 champions Goodrich, Montrose and New Lothrop, who have a combined four state titles and six finals appearances this decade, and Durand. West, […]

It’s a good time to be a Spartan

Sports VIEW

Okay, so we didn’t beat Penn State last Sunday after melting down in the second half (again), but the Michigan State faithful can still be proud of this year’s team that finished at 6-6 earning a postseason bowl berth. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Spartan faithful with two starting quarterbacks in Kirk Cousins and transfer Keith Nichol from […]

Genesee Christian grad shines on collegiate platform



SPRING ARBOR — After a prep career spent excelling as a two-sport athlete, 2008 Genesee Christian graduate Megan Bement has continued honing her athletic prowess at Spring Arbor University, only this time the second chapter of this tale has taken quite the unexpected turn. Last year, Bement took the court for her freshman season with the Lady Cougars’ basketball team, […]

Sports Shorts



Mesa Blitz finish first AREAWIDE — The Mesa Blitz won the MMYSL U-11 Red Division for the 2009 fall season. The Blitz finished with a 7-0-1 record. This is the fourth MMYSL league title in a row for the Blitz and marks their ninth first-place finish in league and tournament play. Team members include: Nina Myers, Elizabeth Heavner, Olivia Kirk, […]

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