Sharpshooting program being explored to help reduce Fenton’s deer population

FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton is looking to address issues related to its growing deer population with a controlled sharpshooting program. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Fenton City Council approved a request from the Fenton Police Department to submit a Deer Damage and Conflict Resolution Plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

New mural coming to northbound I-75 rest area near Clio

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) — Travelers heading north on I-75 near Clio will soon be greeted by a new mural highlighting communities and attractions across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Go Great Lakes Bay is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention &...

Cat House Lounge will reopen under new management in Howell

The Cat House Lounge is getting another chance in downtown Howell, after closing at the end of Melon Fest in August. The business will reopen under the same ownership, but new management, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18. According to a release, the cocktail bar will have an updated drink menu and small plate offerings, in addition to staff members with "deep roots" in Livingston County. In September, owner Clark Gill said the business was closing because sales "never really saw the volume" necessary to be sustainable. Gill also owns the nearby Aberrant Ales at 219 W. Grand River Ave. “We closed in the late summer to refocus the concept,” Gill wrote in the release. “While we saw success in some areas, we saw several areas of improvement that needed to change in order to deliver the quality product and service we strive for." Julia Blair will serve as the businesses' bartender and mixologist. She'll be joined by a team of bartenders who specialize in craft cocktail curation and have local connections. “I was a fan of The Cathouse Lounge," Blair wrote in the release. "After (it closed), I saw an opportunity. I had a vision for the space and the

Ingham County residents speak out against data centers

Community push back on data centers has been effective in halting two development plans in the Greater Lansing area.

This Michigan Off-Road Park Lets Families Tear Through Hundreds Of Acres Of Mud And Rock

An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

Flint first responders to face off in Battle of the Badges charity game

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint’s police and fire departments will take the field Saturday for a flag football game benefiting the Voices for Children Advocacy Center. The Battle of the Badges game begins at noon at the Haskell Community Center. The event will also feature a resource fair with community services and local nonprofits.

Free Thanksgiving Meals, Turkeys, and Food Baskets Offered Across Metro Detroit Counties

Local groups in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Macomb counties will give away free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food baskets in November, according to the University of Michigan Human Resources. Some programs ask people to sign up first. Others serve whoever shows up first. In Wayne County, the Eastside Turkey Giveaway...

Howell Township poised to pass NDA ban for township officials, employees

After a data center non-disclosure agreement controversy rocked Howell Township, its board of trustees are now poised to pass a ban on township officials and employees from signing NDAs via local ordinance.

Veterans feel seen and celebrated at Flint Township Veterans Day buffet

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Veterans from across Mid-Michigan lined up at Golden Corral in Flint Township on Veterans Day for free meals and a chance to reconnect with fellow service members. Edward Poole, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam, said the love many veterans receive today is a...

Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...

Kyle Kuzma Foundation Hosting A Free Thanksgiving Dinner In Flint

700 warm to-go meals, one per person, at the Flint Farmers Market Monday Nov 23, 1 to 4 PM. Turkey, mac and cheese, dressing, the works. No registration needed.

Part-time DHN Writer Dead at 68

Funeral services are being held today in Imlay City, Mich. for part-time Detroit Hockey Now writer Tim Robinson who died […]

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

The Children’s Place Starts Closing Sales in Michigan, Including Birch Run

All five Michigan stores are holding closing sales. If you’ve got a Children’s Place gift card tucked away, you have through Dec. 12 to use it.

Buck Pole Events In Marion Township & Fowlerville

Firearm deer season opens this Sunday and there are two local buck poles for area hunters to take advantage of. The Buck Pole at the Marion Township Hall at 2877 West Coon Lake Road commemorates the opening day of hunting season and runs from 4 to 8pm this Sunday. Hunters can come weigh their deer, swap stories with other hunters, and win prizes. Free refreshments will be provided and no pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per deer.

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Howell Twp Considers Ban on NDAs with Data Center Moratorium Set to Expire

Howell Township's planning commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing next week as it considers amending an ordinance regulating data centers and other high-impact land uses. Tuesday's meeting comes just days before the township's latest six-month moratorium on data centers expires on November 20. Earlier this week, trustees and...

Nominate a Local Family for Banana 101.5’s Holiday Break-In

If you know a Genesee County family that could use a little help this Christmas, tell us their story. We’ll keep it between us so the surprise stays a surprise.

World Café To Shape Livingston County's 10-Year Prosperity Vision

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners to help shape a shared vision for Livingston County’s prosperity during a World Café event. Hosted through the Chamber’s Entrepreneurship Forum, the gathering on Tuesday, December 1st will center on one question: For us...