City applies for $2 million grant




BURTON — The city submitted an application for the State of Michigan Storm Water Assest Management and Waste Water (SAW) grant on Dec. 2. Stantec Associate Dima El-Gamal, Ph.D. said the grant will be for the Fund and Asset Management program for sanitary sewer. It will also fund the televising of the sewer system and a condition assessment of sewer […]

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Wolverine back again at Courtland




BURTON — The “Lone Wolverine” is coming back to Burton Jan. 3-29, 2014. “I want the kids to learn about the Michigan Wolverine. That’s what this is about,” said Organizer Mona Miron. The Courtland Center Mall will host the event. The wolverine, Michigan’s state animal and Michigan’s last known wolverine that lived in Michigan, will be on display in center […]

Genesee Towers implosion date set



FLINT — Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC) announced today that the demolition of Genesee Towers, Flint’s tallest building, is scheduled to take place on Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. The 19-story building will be blasted using an implosion process designed to allow the building to collapse within its own footprint. The demolition of Genesee Towers is a significant first step in […]

Petition requiring separate insurance for abortions hits state



LANSING — A petition requiring women to buy additional health insurance to cover abortions will go to the state Legislature for approval this month. Michigan Right to Life gathered signatures in a petition drive. The state legislature has 40 days “to approve, reject or do nothing with the ballot initiative.” If the measure becomes law it would require women to […]

Burton Area Historical is looking for Photos




BURTON — The Burton Area Historical Society is still looking photos for a publication. Mona Miron, Founding Director of the Society said she is having trouble finding photos to go into the picture book called Images of America- Burton, which is being published in Arcadia Publishing based in South Carolina. “I’m looking for buildings, farms, family photos and photos of […]

Band concert at Bendle



BURTON — Bendle Band Christmas Concert will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium. All of the middle school and high school bands will perform some wonderful holiday performances. Whether you were a student of Mr. Meinka, or a former band teacher all of the Bendle Band Alumni are invited to come back and play […]

Band Festival a Success



BURTON — Congratulation to the marching band and band director, Kevin Meinka, for a fine performance at the band festival at Goodrich High School. Theyscoreda2ratingoutof1-5scale.Thisis based on their hard work and a great show they performed for their marching season. Coach Brandon Chapman and the Bendle Varsity Football players came out to the festival to support their halftime band. — […]

VFW holding Christmas party, pastie sales



BURTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777, 2260 S. Belsay Rd., will hold a Christmas party Dec. 14. Pastie sales are also daily until 3 p.m. Details: Call 810-743-4138. — G.G.

Baker Buzzz Toastmasters Club announces meeting dates



FLINT — Baker Buzzz Toastmasters meets each Thursday at 12 p.m. at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, 1116 W. Bristol Rd. in Flint. Baker Buzzz is an open club that welcomes everyone and provides a friendly, supportive environment for people who want to improve in the areas of speaking, listening, giving presentations, building confidence, developing leadership skills, and more. […]