Genesee County Parks: 50 years old and still going!



Waiver denied

Burton’s application for unfunded liability corrective action plan turned down


BURTON — The state treasury has denied the city of Burton’s application for unfunded liability corrective action plan waiver. At the May 21 city council meeting, Mayor Paula Zelenko said the city would be moving forward with writing the corrective action plan in the next couple months, which is now needed. The plan will require the council’s review and approval […]

Appeals court rules in favor of city council over mayor




BURTON — The state of Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Burton City Council in Mayor Paula Zelenko’s appeal case against them. Zelenko submitted a budget to the council for fiscal year 2017-2018, and the council amended the budget before adopting it. Zelenko filed an emergency complaint for a writ of mandamus in trial court, alleging the […]

Burton city budget process underway




BURTON — The first budget workshop for the fiscal year 2018- 2019 budget took place recently. There was a disagreement between Council President Steven Heffner and City Controller Karen Moffitt about whether it should have been included in the budget an additional $40,000 would have been available for roads if the general fund tax levy of 4.707 mills were assumed […]

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Coffee hours BURTON — Rep. Tim Sneller (D) has hosted more than 50 coffee hours since taking office! These interactive events are free and open to the public and provide attendees the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and concerns about state government with Sneller directly in an informal setting. He will also provide a legislative update on what is going […]

Community leaders, parents want say in Bentley superintendent search




BURTON — Community leaders and parents alike expressed they care about the Bentley Community Schools superintendent search during a community forum held May 15. “This is not just about my kids,” said Dawn McDaniel, who has children in 9-11 grade attending school in the Bentley district. “This is about my community and making sure the kids in my community get […]

Police Blotter



Carrying a concealed weapon BURTON — On May 15, an officer noticed a blue Cadillac traveling west on Lippincott Boulevard at Term Street had a defective passenger side signal as the right turn signal was activated. The tail light turn signal was flashing rapidly and there was no working front signal. The officer caught up with the driver as he […]

Hamady grocery story closer to its comeback




FLINT – Shoppers on the north end of Flint will soon have a new destination for buying groceries, thanks to the return of an old area favorite: Hamady Complete Food Center, formerly known as Hamady Brothers. Jim McColgan, president of Hamady Complete Food Center Inc., held a press conference Tuesday at the store’s Pearson Rd. location to announce that his […]

Goyette Mechanical celebrates 90



FLINT – In 2018, Goyette Mechanical celebrates its 90th Anniversary. Ninety years of doing business in Mid-Michigan. Three generations of the Goyette Family have kept the business growing, and the legacy strong. The company started as a small heating company in Flint in 1928, founded by Leo Goyette. It has steadily grown into a leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor. […]

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Shiawassee Arts Center seeking artists OWOSSO – The Shiawassee Arts Center in Owosso is inviting artists in all media to submit artwork for 2019 exhibit consideration by June 15. One-person or group exhibits are possible. Mail or drop off up to six photographs or a CD of recent work along with a short bio for review to the Arts Center […]