Former Bentley school board member, Burton man face felony charges




BURTON – A former Bentley School board member faces larceny and embezzlement charges and a second Burton man faces larceny charges following a Michigan Attorney General’s office and Michigan Gaming Control Board investigation of charity poker events at Gloria’s Poker Palace in Burton between 2010 and 2013. Former school board member Michael McCollum, 51 of Burton, and Todd West, 55 […]

For-Mar offers gardening options for youngsters



GENESEE COUNTY — Employees at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum are planning their community gardens, and they have many opportunities for you to get your hands dirty and reap the stress-relieving benefits of gardening. Calling all schools, public senior centers and centers or organizations that serve people with special needs and disabilities! Thanks to funding from the Ruth Mott Foundation […]

Heller’s column to appear monthly in the View



Beginning this week, former Flint Journal and MLive columnist Andrew Heller will write a monthly column to appear in the Genesee County View Newspapers and the Davison Index. Heller has been writing his column for Genesee County readers since 1989 and has won some 20 awards for his work. His column has appeared statewide and he has three books to […]

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Back to the Bricks organizers brought in some of the country’s hottest cars to kick off the new Chrome & Ice indoor winter car show. More than 2,400 people attended this year’s inaugural event was held at the Dort Federal Event Center in Burton last weekend. See Lifestyles, page 14 for the story.

Community newspapers still on the frontline



This is my first column for the View newspapers. I’m thrilled to be here. Here’s why: Long ago as a young reporter for a medium-size newspaper, I used to cover schools in tiny towns stuck way out in the middle of cornfields, little places without stoplights. Real Nowheresvilles. At the time I wondered why. “Who the heck cares about school […]

‘Beat the Water Crisis’ celebrity basketball game planned




FLINT – Some of the Flint area’s sports icons and friends are planning a charity basketball game to help raise funds for the people of Flint. The event will offer fans a chance for autographs and pictures with the athletes and to listen to guest speakers. “Beat the Water Crisis” is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. February 20 at […]

In brief



Burton Area Jaycees Monthly Meeting BURTON – The Burton Area Jaycees monthly meeting is held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Latina Restaurant & Pizzeria, 1370 W Bristol Rd. The Jaycees are an international organization of young people, age 21-40, seeking to develop personally and professionally through service learning in their communities. Membership in the Burton […]

Community health survey seeks public input



GENESEE COUNTY — Residents are invited to participate in a county wide survey about health issues in Genesee County. The survey is sponsored by the local health corporations of Genesys Health System, Hurley Medical Center and McLaren Flint, who are working in partnership with Greater Flint Health Coalition to conduct the community survey as part of their Community Health Needs […]

Berkshire-Hathaway continues agent growth



GRAND BLANC — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate is pleased to announce Melissa Macko has joined our team of expert agents with the Moen Group. Macko has been serving Genesee County and surrounding area since 2002. Macko is involved with the Woman’s Council of REALTORS® and the National Association of Professional Women. Her real estate specialties are concentrated with […]

McLaren Charity gala benefits young victims of sexual abuse



FLINT — An evening of glitz, glam and giving was in store for 300 guests who attended the Club 401 Charity Gala sponsored by McLaren Foundation on Jan. 30. With the theme “Old Hollywood”, the event raised $140,000, with proceeds benefitting the Child Evaluation Clinic in Genesee County. The Child Evaluation Clinic, operated by McLaren Flint, helps young victims of […]