Veterans remembered at city ceremony




BURTON — Local officials spoke their praises, the Atherton Marching Band played in their honor, but it was the many veterans of the U.S. military who were center stage at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Veteran’s Memorial across from City Hall on Center Road. Gathered were veterans from […]

Councilman wants to expand Halloween trail




BURTON — Organizers of the Kelly Lake Trick or Treat Trail said this year was possibly the most successful they’ve held and could warrant expanding the annual event. City Councilman Steve Heffner, said the event drew between 3,000-5,000 attendees for this, its fifth year in the community. “It was phenomenal,” he said. “It was crazy, in a good way, and […]

Special Olympics honors GISD

Selected as Michigan’s Outstanding School District

GENESEE COUNTY — Genesee Intermediate School District has been selected by Special Olympics of Michigan as Michigan’s Outstanding School District Award 2012 winner. Several GISD representatives were on hand Nov. 3 to accept the award. Those present at the Special Olympics Hall of Fame Banquet included Board of Education Vice President Jerry Ragsdale, Superintendent Lisa Hagel, Director of Compliance and […]

After election fallout settles 4-H ready to move ahead




DAVISON TWP. — Deb Caryl said she’s always been one to focus on the positive instead of the negative. Caryl, a local farmer and 50-year member of the Genesee County 4-H Club, said the Nov. 6 defeat of a proposed property tax increase to support the Michigan State University Extension Service (MSUES) isn’t going to be enough to force the […]

Bentley Drama Club presents two plays



BURTON — On Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 the Bentley Schools Drama department will present two nights of one act plays. The two selections are “Check Please” and “How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying.” All seats are $5 for the 7 p.m. performances. — G.G.

Atherton Middle School fundraiser Nov. 27



BURTON — The annual Atherton Middle School fundraiser at bd’s Mongolian BBQ on Miller Road in Flint is Nov. 27 from 5-8 p.m. This is a Guest Griller Fundraiser and Silent Auction where they bring in the middle school staff to be Guest Grillers at bd’s Mongolian BBQ. T All tips made at the grill go toward the school. There […]

VFW Holiday Bazaar is coming Dec. 1-2



BURTON — The Burton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777 & Auxiliary are hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 1-2 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The post is located at 2260 S. Belsay Rd. in Burton (between I-69 & Atherton Rd.) Vendors can call 810-407-2833 or 810- 610-3676 for more info. — G.G.

Food donations at the Burton Fire Department



BURTON — The Burton Firefighters are collecting food donations every Saturday at all three Burton fire stations from 12-5 p.m. There is also a collection box in the lobby of the City of Burton Police Department if someone would like to drop off food during the week while the Police Department is open to the public. If someone would like […]

VFW holds weekly fish fry



BURTON — Every Friday the Burton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777 and it’s Auxiliary have a Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m. The menu consists of Walleye, Chicken strips or Shrimp. French Fries, Mac and Cheese or Onion Rings; Coleslaw or Applesauce, French Bread and Coffee. The Post is located at 2260 S. Belsay Rd. (between I-69 & Atherton Rd.). […]

Clayton Twp. resident exhibits artwork at Swartz Creek gallery




SWARTZ CREEK — Long time Clayton Township resident Erma Huffman is exhibiting her artwork at the Swartz Creek Area Art Guild and Gallery through Nov. 17. Huffman works across many mediums, including painting in acrylic and watercolor as well as some sculpture and metalsmithing. She will be exhibiting 23 pieces of work at the gallery, which will be mostly acrylics […]