2019-09-05 E-Edition

Genesee County Animal Control reopening delayed

Facility closed during $8.2 million expansion project


FLINT — Genesee County Animal Control will remain closed from until Sept. 10. As part of the $8.2 million renovation and expansion of its facility, Phase 1 has been substantially completed. The closure allowed for the move of animals and administrative staff into the new facility. With this move, work will begin on Phase 2, the renovation and expansion of […]

Suspect charged in death of Burton man



BURTON – A Burton man who was found dead in the basement of his home in April was stabbed 56 times, according to police. Nathan K. Taylor, 22, of Pontiac was charged with the death of Timothy Messenger, 51, and was in Genesee District Court Aug. 27 for a preliminary examination. Taylor was bound over to Genesee Circuit Court by […]

Sneller highway renaming bill passes house

LANSING — State Rep. Tim Sneller (D-Burton) is pleased to announce the unanimous passage of House Bill 4570 by the Michigan House today to rename a portion of I-69, between Center and Belsay Roads in the city of Burton, as the “Bataan and Corregidor Veterans Memorial Highway.” “This small commemoration is the least we can do to pay tribute to […]

Sapone named interim Bishop International Airport director



FLINT – The Bishop International Airport Authority has named Nino Sapone, its current deputy airport director, operations and maintenance, to be interim airport director. Sapone takes over for former director Craig Williams, who resigned in July after five years at the helm. “I am very excited and grateful for this opportunity,” Sapone said. “Bishop International Airport is a great, user-friendly […]

Rep. Sneller announces September coffee hours

BURTON – State Rep. Tim Sneller (D-Burton) has announced his September schedule for in-district coffee hours. These coffee hours allow residents the opportunity to stop in and have an informal conversation with the representative about how to improve state government or simply to share concerns or ideas. Rep. Sneller’s September coffee hours will be held on: Sept. 6, from 10-11:30 […]

Volunteers for Burton’s 50th anniversary sought

BURTON — The City of Burton is organizing a 50th anniversary celebration for the city in 2022. The mayor’s office has asked for volunteers from boards and commissions in the city to give people a chance to help with the project. City Council members have each pledged $100 a piece to help get fundraising started for the event. Anyone interested […]

SeptemberFest at Our Risen Lord Church

BURTON – Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church, 4040 Lapeer Road, hosts its annual September Fest Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. The festival will feature games, a bounce house, hot dogs and more. This is an opportunity to listen to the community and invite their prayers and concerns. The festival is open to the public. Details: Call 810-742-3780. – J.J.

Legionnaires’ Disease in Genesee County – Summer 2019 Update

GENESEE COUNTY – As summer winds down, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) reminds residents of the continued risk of Legionnaires’ disease (LD). The GCHD continues to investigate LD cases and provides this update to ensure that residents, healthcare providers, and building managers are aware of the risk of Legionella bacteria and how to prevent or protect against LD. In […]

Back in the summer of ‘68


Labor Day has passed, marking the end of summer. Kids are back at school and may have already written the annual essay of “What I Did on My Summer Vacation.” This year, my summer vacation consisted of continuing to work, interspersed with lots of time with kids and grandkids. As an adult with a career and five kids, I haven’t […]