Child abuse Prevention Breakfast encourages a community effort




GENESEE COUNTY — A nationally estimated 1,670 children died from abuse and neglect in federal fiscal year 2015, according to data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. Cases of child abuse and neglect for which there was credible evidence in Genesee County increased by 41 percent from 2000 to 2016, according to the Center for Governmental Research, […]

Spring Home and Garden Show is this weekend



BURTON – The Spring Home and Garden Show, coming to the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center this Saturday and Sunday, is sure to have something for everybody. Local companies and dozens of experts will be on hand to share ideas and advice to help with area residents’ home improvement projects. Home improvement professionals and lawn and garden experts will […]

Proceedings concerning NorthPoint development move forward




BURTON – A proposed industrial development, at the corner of Davison and Genesee roads, remains shrouded in secrecy despite concerns expressed by members of the community. At an April 2 public hearing, residents spoke about the proposed Davison and Genesee Road NorthPoint development. Despite the developer’s reluctance to share details about the proposed facility, the Burton City Council voted to […]

New Nature Begindergarten program to expand after receiving award




BURTON — Staff at Bentley Community Schools were honored for Barhitte Elementary School’s new Nature Begindergarten to receive the Michigan Association of School Boards’ Excellence in Education award, a $2,500 check, a trophy and an Education Excellence road sign recently. “It was awesome to be recognized while we’re in our first year,” said Chelsea Fink, Nature Begindergarten Teacher. Fink said […]

Council, administration spar over minutes, budget amendments




BURTON – City council appeared, at times, to be at odds with the administration – and itself – during its April 2 meeting. Council members questioned several items, from a lack of meeting minutes going back to February, to which department will bear the cost of an internal control review conducted by Plante Moran. Council President Steve Heffner said the […]

In brief



Kindergarten Round Up FLINT — The community is invited to see all that Richfield Early Learning Center has to offer from 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 19. Center tours and classroom visits are available, along with time to meet teachers. Children can enjoy themselves on a beautiful, five-acre campus, and get questions answered by knowledgeable, compassionate staff. Richfield Early Learning Center is […]

Bentley food pantry to benefit from large eight district community service project




BURTON — Bentley was one of eight school districts which are part of the Genesee Area Conference (GAC) Countywide Student Council that recently went to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to assist with sorting enough food for 88,000 meals as part of the council’s big yearly community service project. The students worked three and a half hours sorting produce, […]

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Elder attorney Thomas to host free workshops



FLINT – Michael E. Thomas, a Flint attorney specializing in elder law, says he has seen both joys and tragedies in his 40 years of practice. But nothing is more tragic, he says, than seeing a family lose their life savings because of a stroke, onset of dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another significant medical event. Statistics reveal that there is […]

FIA hosts Red Hot Grand Opening April 21



FLINT – As the unveiling of its new spaces nears, the Flint Institute of Arts is red hot with anticipation. The FIA Community Weekend begins on April 21, at 10:30 a.m. and continues through April 22. With major funding for the construction of the Contemporary Craft Wing and the multi-purpose, stateof the-art glass arena provided by the Charles Stewart Mott […]