Davison 4-H continues fair tradition




GENESEE TWP. — It was another strong year for members of the Davison 4-H program, who spent most of last week at the E.A. Cummings Center during the annual Genesee County Fair. The group was responsible for not only equestrian and livestock showings at the fair, members started a new baby animals exhibit, according to 4-H Coordinator Beth Brancheau of […]

Burton police warn of scammers



BURTON – Police are warning residents to be wary of phone callers who tell you you’ve been approved for a loan or credit card you never signed up for, or that you’ve won money you have to give them something to claim. A victim told police of Aug. 23 she was contacted by a man named David Barnes with a […]

Burton preparing for new master plan



BURTON – The City of Burton is in the process of creating a Master Plan with the help of ROWE Professional Services Company. A Master Plan is a vision of the future development of a community over the next 20 years and a road map to achieving that vision, said Caitlyn McGoldrick of ROWE Professional Services. A key element in […]

Food Bank’s BackPack Program vital source of nutrition to some area children




Editor’s Note: View Newspaper Group and Genisys Credit Union are proud to partner with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in their HUNGER ACTION MONTH fundraising drive by placing donation envelopes in our papers Sept. 8. The following is the second of three articles that will provide information about the Food Bank and how even small donations can make a […]

In brief



Burton Neighborhood Watch meetings BURTON – The Burton Neighborhood Watch meets the last Thursday of each month (unless major holiday conflicts) at the Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Dr. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Usually there will be a speaker who will present on varied subjects, sometimes crime­related or of gen­eral community interest. Detective­Sgt. Owens from the Burton Police […]

Snowmobile Grass Drag Races



DAVISON TWP. — Snowmobile Grass Drag Races will be held Sept. 17, with a rain date on Sept. 18, at the Knights of Columbus 4090, 8428 Davison Rd. Registration is from 7:30- 10:30 a.m. The race starts at noon. The entry fee is $25 per race and includes one driver and one pit crew. Spectators are $15 per car or […]

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Sloan Museum in January



FLINT — Today, Sept. 1, tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will go on sale. This exhibition will be at Sloan Museum Jan. 21 through May 21, 2017. Tickets to this exhibition are timed. Advance purchase is recommended. Ticket prices to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition as well as Sloan Museum and Buick Gallery are $14 adults, $12 seniors (60+), […]

Baker appoints Cleamon Moorer dean of college of business



FLINT — Baker College has announced the appointment of Cleamon Moorer Jr., DBA, of Grand Blanc, as dean of the College of Business. “Dr. Moorer is a uniquely gifted and energetic addition to Baker College,” said Bart Daig, Ph.D., Baker College System president and CEO. “He is a collaborator, a committed educator and mentor, and he understands firsthand the challenges […]

Digging up dirt



Kaepernick is an insult to the nation



I took a lot of flak on Facebook earlier this week when I told friends I think Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers should be kicked out of the National Football League for refusing to stand for the National Anthem when it is played at football games. A lot of people said that’s his First Amendment right and yes, […]