Fires continue at Twin Meadows

“There is a lot of crazy stuff going on here.”


BURTON — Five more fires have been set to the Twin Meadows mobile home community, bringing the total to 23 fires since September, according to fire department officials. Two fires were set the weekend of March 2 and three more followed March 9. “In our view (the fires) are serious,” said Burton Fire Chief Doug Halsted. “We are giving the […]

Benthall named grand marshall

Retired police chief ‘wonderful’ choice to lead Memorial Day parade


BURTON — Grand Marshall, Memorial Veteran and Veteran of the Year selections were made for the Memorial Parade scheduled May 28 at 5 p.m. According to Chairwoman of Memorial Day festivities Stacy Betts, the committee has been working since November to receive nominations. “I think (the committee) made wonderful selections,” she said. John Benthall, recently retired Burton police chief, has […]

Crim Foundation joining Burton 5K




BURTON — The Burton Memorial Day festivities 5k run/walk has partnered with the nonprofit Flint organization the Crim Fitness foundation for 2012. Councilman Vaughn Smith has been working on having the Burton Memorial Day 5k run/walk a Crim voucher race. “I have been working on this with the [Memorial Day festivities] committee since last November,” he said. The Crim Adult […]

Rotary holds 33rd awards banquet




BURTON — The Burton Rotary Club hosted its 33rd annual awards banquet March 8 at IMA Brookwood Golf Course, 6045 Davison Rd. Approximately 75 people were in attendance. “We really enjoy recognizing the people that have worked so hard to do so much for the community,” said Burton Rotary Club President Debbie Dietzel. A slide show followed cocktails and a […]

Faithway Christian gets grant




BURTON — Faithway Christian School, 1225 South Center Rd., was recently awarded the $700 Target Field Trip Grant for 2012. The “Faithway at Ford” program will provide access to Michigan’s state-of-the-art, engineering, technological and scientific programs. Up to 60 students, 10 volunteers and five teachers will participate before the end of the school year. “It’s always exciting to see deserving […]

In brief



Eagles changing bylaws BURTON — The Burton Eagles Aerie 3814 by-laws are now open for changes. The last day to submit is March 15. The first reading will be on March 27. — G.G. Bentley offering kindergarten and preschool BURTON — Bentley Schools Kindergarten and Preschool Registration is April 16-20 at Barhitte Elementary School, 6080 Roberta St. Children 4 (Preschool) […]

Police Blotter



Batteries stolen out of semi BURTON — On March 6 at approximately 1:16 p.m. police were called to Wally’s located at S. Center Road. A driver left his white Honda semitruck in the parking lot overnight. Upon returning to the vehicle he noticed four Type 31 Top Stud batteries were stolen out of the cab. There are no witnesses or […]

A Plate Above sees renovation work




BURTON — A Plate Above, G- 4010 Dort Highway, is undergoing renovations. Owner Lloyd Olds said he decided it was time for some fresh paint and new lighting. “Hopefully brightens things up and makes the restaurant more busier,” he said. Manager and waitress Gloria Gaglio joked about the decision for the renovations. “It was blue and white, that ’50s blue […]

In brief

‘Spring Into Health’ Natural Health Fair and Expo

GRAND BLANC — MHLExpo and Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability, Inc., are announcing the 5th Annual “Spring Into Health” Natural Health Fair and Expo, coming this March 31, 2012. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Genesys Banquet & Conference Center, 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc, MI (next to the Genesys Athletic Club). Admission and […]

CTI uses latest technology to monitor customer’s data networks



BURTON — Communications Technologies Incorporated, a leading unified communications provider, said it is providing critical device monitoring solutions and remote infrastructure support in order to substantially minimize their customers’ downtime. These solutions are increasing the stability and security of their clients’ network, while reducing IT support costs. Remote infrastructure support, otherwise known as Communications Technologies Incorporated’s Network Optimization Center (NOC) […]