2023-01-12 E-Edition

Ellenburg becomes first woman to lead county board in 30 years



GENESEE COUNTY — For the first time in 30 years, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners will have a woman presiding as chairperson. Third District Commissioner Ellen Ellenburg (D-Burton), the longest current serving member on the board, was elected chairperson for 2023 by a vote of 4-3. Ellenburg received support from Shaun Shumaker (R-Fenton Township), Dale Weighill (D-Flint) and Martin […]

County board seeks to fill vacant seats with appointed members



GENESEE COUNTY — Entering the New Year, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners will be tasked with filling two vacant seats to ensure that all its districts are represented. At its first regular meeting on Jan. 4, the board voted 6-1 to make appointments to the 1st and 4th districts, which were abruptly vacated just after the November election. Commissioners […]

Planning underway for 2nd annual Chamber business expo



GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2nd annual Community Expo. The event is designed to introduce the community to the businesses, products and services that are available in the Grand Blanc community, said chamber President Leigh LaForest. The expo will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the gym […]

Annual Princess Ball coming up in February



GRAND BLANC TWP. — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Daddy Daughter Princess Ball hosted by Grand Blanc Township Parks and Recreation. This year’s princesses will be Elsa and Anna from “Frozen.” The ball will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels. Tickets cost $25 per person and include […]

One thousand points

R.J. Taylor, a senior on the Grand Blanc High School Varsity Basketball team, scored his 1,000th point Jan. 7 at the Charlie Carmody Classic at Grand Blanc playing against East Lansing. He had 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, two steals, two blocks.

GBHS grad earns prestigious Marine Corps Iron Man title



GRAND BLANC TWP. — U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nathan Priestap, a 2022 Grand Blanc High School graduate, has earned the prestigious Iron Man award for physical and combat fitness. Priestap achieved a top score of 593 out of 600 to lead about 250 other Marine recruits during training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. “From the moment […]

Save the Date

Evening story time GRAND BLANC — Miss Chandra will share stories, songs and play during evening story time from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd. No registration necessary. For children age 1-5 years old. — L.R. Jungle program GRAND BLANC — “Welcome to the Jungle,” an educational program about the jungle where […]

View readers receive BOGO FREE tickets from Shrine Circus

FLINT — As a special thank you for being a View Newspaper Group reader, View has teamed up with the Shrine Circus to offer area families a special deal. Simply enter promo code VIEW when checking out at Etix.com to receive a Buy One Get One FREE Ticket! Offer valid on pre-sale tickets only. The Shrine Circus will dazzle crowds […]

‘I Chews the Blues’ takes a bow after 15 years



RICHFIELD TWP. — The curtain has closed on a once popular blues festival which delighted audiences with both local and major acts known to deliver a day-long celebration of music for a good cause. Marguerite King-Goodall, organizer of the annual “I Chews the Blues” festival which most recently raised money for a music scholarship, recently announced the event would not […]