Karegnondi pipeline could begin work this spring




GENESEE COUNTY — Regardless if the City of Flint is allowed by the state to break away from Detroit Water and Sewer and join the Karegnondi Water Authority, Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright said the project has enough support to move ahead. Wright said word should come from Lansing next week as to whether or not Flint — which […]

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City supports HOME project




BURTON — The Burton City Council voted Jan. 7 to authorize a resolution supporting a Genesee County HOME program project, to be located at 1242 Adams St. The project is through Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. Associate Director Jeff Kato was on hand to answer questions from the council. In this part of theprocess, Habitat informed the city it is […]

Woman turns love of dogs into caring endeavor




BURTON — Jenny Avitts doesn’t believe in the old saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Instead, she often says: “it’s never too early to start … or too late to finish.” Avitts, 30, who grew up in the Davison area, has dedicated more than 15 years learning about dogs, dog psychology and the non-profits that advocate for […]

Smiley sworn in to Michigan House of Representatives



LANSING — State Rep. Charles Smiley (D-Burton) was sworn in today to his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He represents the 50th District, which comprises the cities of Burton and Grand Blanc and the townships of Grand Blanc and Mundy. Smiley, along with the other 109 members of the Michigan House, took the oath of office during […]

Holy Rosary to hold Scrapbooking Event



GENESEE TWP. — The Holy Rosary Winter Scrapbooking Event will take place Jan. 26 at Holy Rosary, 5199 Richfield Rd. — between Belsay and Genesee roads — from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The cost is $35 before Jan. 22, $40 after, this includes lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks and drinks all day. There will also be vendors, raffles, give-aways and a […]

VFW to hold fish fry



BURTON — Every Friday the Burton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777 and its Auxiliary have a Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m. The menu consists of Pollock (Walleye family), chicken strips or shrimp, french fries, mac and cheese or onion rings; coleslaw or applesauce, french bread and coffee. New item on the menu is “Roasted Chicken” with mashed potatoes and […]

Burton Eagles looking for new members



BURTON — The Burton Eagles #3814, 3317 E. Bristol Rd., are looking for new members. The Eagles is a family oriented organization commited to giving back to the community. It is one of the biggest charitable donors in Michigan. Weekly events at the post include: • A fish, steak and walleye dinner every Friday from 5-8 p.m. • Karaoke Friday […]

Grand Blanc Arts Council and Genesys Art Exhibit



GRAND BLANC TWP. — In partnership with Genesys Hospice, the Grand Blanc Arts Council is featuring an exhibit of wildlife paintings by Dan Waltz through March 2 at Genesys Health Park on the second floor. Dan Waltz is known for his realistic renderings of wildlife, as seen in numerous publications, including Michigan Out-of-Doors. A resident of Grand Blanc, he has […]

Relay for Life sets fundraising kickoff



GRAND BLANC — On Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m., the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Grand Blanc will officially get under way as event volunteers and participants gather at Genesys Administration Building (5445 Ali Drive, Grand Blanc) for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. Although the Relay For Life of Grand Blanc is […]