National Day of Prayer



Marvin Downs, Sr. and his wife Pamela Downs joined others across the country in praying for political leaders, churches and each other at Faith Tabernacle Church, on National Day of Prayer May 4.

Local student honors police in college paper




BURTON — Local college student and public figure Matthew Smith had to write an observation paper for English at Mott Community College before ending this semester and has gained county wide attention for it, recently presenting it to Mayor Paula Zelenko and the Burton City Council. Smith was told to discuss something in society that was overlooked in his paper. […]

Panhandling legislation under discussion




BURTON— Two Burton residents spoke regarding panhandling, begging for money on the streets, in the city at the city’s legislative meeting May 1. City council Vice President and Legislative Chair Duane Haskins said the panhandling issue in Burton has been dealt with before. “Trying to get a grasp on it and handle it in the right fashion is the difficult […]

The Vista Center is a hit for many




BURTON — The clients at the Vista Center may be called disabled, but they are creative, helpful and kind, according to the center’s director, Patrick Beal. “Through the years, Vista members have volunteered in community clean ups, neighborhood watches and beautification initiatives,” Beal said. The VISTA Center started in 1985. The Center, for years under a wing of a municipal […]

MCC trio wins Student Emmy Award



FLINT — Three Mott Community College (MCC) students took First Place in the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) annual Student “Emmy” Production Awards. The event honors the best television and video high school and college students in the state. This year a record 10 Mott Community College Media Arts & Entertainment Technology (MAET) […]

In brief



Southern gospel tour BURTON — The Michigan Southern Gospel Tour is coming to Burton May 20 at 6 p.m. at the New Testament Community Church, 3484 Belsay Road. The event will feature some of your favorite southern gospel groups from right here in Michigan. The event is hosted by Souls Harbor, from Milan. Also appearing will be Burton’s own The […]

Police Blotter



Suspected narcotics sales BURTON — On May 6, an officer observed a Pontiac Bonneville in which the driver was not wearing a seatbelt traveling eastbound on Hemphill Road. The officer pulled the driver over and began to approach the vehicle. The driver then took off at a high speed. The officer pursued the driver through an apartment complex parking lot, […]

Registration for vehicles for the 45th Annual Sloan Museum Auto Fair



FLINT — The Sloan Museum Auto Fair is an exciting two-day car show with music, exhibits, family fun with activities for kids, entertainment, Treasures in the Meadow, craft vendors, food vendors, vehicles for sale, and 600 or more great automobiles on display. The show is held on the beautiful Flint Cultural Center Campus. All years, makes, models, and descriptions are […]

Try college for free at MCC open house



FLINT — Try college for a day – for FREE! Mott Community College (MCC) is hosting MCC4Free, a community-wide open house, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all over the main campus in Flint. Come, experience college for a day through dozens of mini-sessions taught by MCC faculty. Register online at www.mcc.edu/mcc4free Topics include Casino Mathematics (the probability […]

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Tom Reynolds, of The View Newspapers, (left) congratulates Chad Grant on his first 75 days as new President and CEO of McLaren Flint at a Meet and Greet reception held at McLaren Flint’s Hospitality House Monday, April 24.