Veterans Honor Run in Burton

2 men OK after seaplane partially sinks following aborted takeoff in Oakland County

Two people are OK after a seaplane partially submerged following an aborted takeoff from a lake in Oakland County.

DEARBORN DIVINE CHILD FALCONS VS GOODRICH MARTIANS DIVISION 4 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Dearborn Divine Child Falcons vs Goodrich Martians rematch of the Division 4 playoffs on Saturday November 22nd, 2025. Won by Dearborn Divine Child 10-7 in the Semifinal game at Stoney Creek HS in Rochester. The last 2 Division 4 State Champions square off in the Division 4 Regional Championship Game this Friday Night at Goodrich HS. There is a lot of good talent from both teams in this contest. This one will be a dandy one indeed. A lot of pride in this one. ABC12 Sports, WEYI NBC25 Sports, & WNEM TV5 Sports will be on hand for that one. It will be a dandy one indeed. The winner of this one will be heading to Ford Field in Detroit on Friday November 27th, 2026. Thanksgiving Weekend. This game will be big for both of them. Prelude To A Division 4 Regional Championship Game This Week. Lots of good faces to watch live.

Genoa Twp. to consider multi-tenant commercial building near Meijer

The Daily is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information. Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, Nov. 9-13: Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Livingston County Administration Building The agenda includes: Consideration of a resolution authorizing a budget amendment for auto leasing, fuel and maintenance costs Consideration of a resolution authorizing the purchase of two ambulance remounts and two ambulance replacements Consideration of a resolution authorizing Livingston County EMS to accept awarded funds through the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Emergency Services Contracted Providers Grant Fund Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/ydzcr7wb Finance and Asset Management Committee Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Livingston County Administration Building The agenda includes: A public

DOJ Reviews Complaints About Federal Election Monitors in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (WOWO). Michigan Secretary of State officials confirmed that federal monitors in Flint and Dearborn questioned poll workers about their training and requested copies of election training materials. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the monitors’ actions went beyond their legal authority. The Secretary of State’s office confirmed...

City Ramps Up Annual Bagged Leaf Cleanup; Flint Residents Asked to Bag Yard Waste

The City of Flint Street Maintenance Department has begun its annual cleanup of leaves that have naturally fallen onto city streets. Crews will continue working throughout the city until the seasonal cleanup is complete. Residents are reminded that leaves from their yards must be bagged and placed at the curb...

Amid questions and change, Pontiac’s interim superintendent aims to calm uncertainty

Interim Superintendent Donald Weatherspoon, Pontiac’s second interim leader this school year, said his top priorities are stabilization, fiscal stability, and “emotional security.”. His appointment, made by the school board without parent input, has drawn questions from families and the teachers’ union about process and staff morale. Weatherspoon...

Two accused in arson at Flint area church now facing new charges

FLINT, Mich. - The pair charged in the arson of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church are now facing more counts for their alleged criminal actions. Sonja L. Settles, 50 of Flint, and Billy J. Chambers, 63 of Flint, were arraigned last week on a second superseding indictment, which added new firearm and ammunition charges.

Burton staple site of another crash over the weekend

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A Genesee County restaurant the scene of another crash after a driver hit the Starlite Coney Island and Diner over the weekend. It’s the second time it’s happened in a little more than a year. The last crash forced the restaurant to close...

175 years in the books: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library celebrates milestone anniversary

Featured photo: Many choose to celebrate the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library’s 175th Anniversary by wearing costumes inspired by books! Here, Ta’Nesa Blakely wears attire inspired by “Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women,” by Maya Angelou. Jimmela Byrd’s outfit is inspired by “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison, and Dawn Hibbard was inspired by “The Great Gatsby.” Photo by Tanya Terry.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Ends Flock Safety Drone Contract as Parks Drop License Plate Readers

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office won't seek a contract with Flock Safety for its Drone as First Responder program. Oakland County Parks also won't renew its Flock Safety license plate reader contracts, WXYZ reported. The sheriff's office tested Flock Safety's 911 response drones through a free trial called ‘Project Prove...

Behind the Curtain: Sophie Gomez embodies growth and grace in The Nutcracker

From a member of the tiny mouse army mouse to a confident soloist, Sophie Gomez has come a long way in her Nutcracker journey. A senior at Brighton High School and member of the Varsity Tennis Team, Sophie will take on two very different roles in Brighton School of Ballet’s 40th anniversary production of The Nutcracker. In Act 1, she’ll bring the Ballerina Doll to life before trading her doll costume for heavenly attire as the Archangel in Act 2.

Flint Mayor talks about transition to next administration, congratulates elections victors

FLINT, Mich. – “We are one community, one Flint.”. That was Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s message on Tuesday, as his administration begins its transition out of office. Neeley said his office has offered a meeting to Tonya Burns, Mayor-elect, and her team, to hep ensure a smooth transition of power for the administrations and the people of Flint.

Lear Plans Automated Michigan Factory to Supply Seats for Future GM Vehicles

Automotive supplier Lear plans to launch a highly automated seating production facility in Orion Township, Michigan, in early 2027. The plant will produce complete seating systems for three major General Motors models, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra. More importantly, Lear expects its automation strategy to reduce conversion cost requirements by approximately 10% to 15%, potentially changing the economics of how automotive seats are manufactured and delivered. The company intends to use the Michigan facility as a blueprint for other factories across its global network. The project reflects a wider shift in automotive manufacturing, where suppliers are investing in robotics, digital inventory management, and automated material handling to improve productivity and control costs. Lear’s New Michigan Factory Will Supply Three Major GM Vehicles Lear’s Orion Township facility is designed to operate as a just-in-time seating plant, meaning finished seats will be assembled and delivered in coordination with GM’s vehicle production schedule. Instead of manufacturing large quantities of seats and storing them for extended periods, the facility will synchronize production with the nearby GM Orion Assembly operation. The facility will manufacture seating systems for three key General Motors vehicles, namely the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra.

UWM in Pontiac Launches Bilt Neighborhood OS to Better Connect Homeowners

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) in Pontiac today announced an expanded partnership with New York City-based Bilt, a neighborhood commerce and rewards platform, to bring Bilt Neighborhood OS to its service […] The post UWM in Pontiac Launches Bilt Neighborhood OS to Better Connect Homeowners appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Oakland County Sheriff Drops Flock Drone Deal Amid Privacy Concerns and Community Pushback

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office won't seek a contract with Flock Safety for its drone pilot program, as it nears the end of a nine-month trial with the company, CBS Detroit reported on Nov. 6. The sheriff's office said the decision not to sign a contract with Flock Safety came...

Flint celebrates more than four decades of music history as Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders receives prestigious city honor

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s musical history lives on the airwaves and in the record bins Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders still keeps stocked. For more than four decades, the East Side native has helped connect his hometown with the music and personalities that shaped its listening habits.

Our Lady of Lebanon church in Flint marks 50 years

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Flint celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Divine Liturgy and reception, marking five decades of Maronite Catholic faith, heritage, and service in the community.

OAKLAND ROADS REMAIN AMONG SAFEST; TRAFFIC-FATALITY RATE IS FAR LOWER THAN STATE AND NATIONAL RATES

Once again in 2025, Oakland County saw a substantially lower traffic-fatality rate on its roads than either the state or nation as a whole or than surrounding counties. The county, state and national traffic-fatality rates were recently released for 2025. For the year, Oakland County’s fatality rate was just above half of either the state or national rate.

Flint City Council: October Roundup

FLINT, Michigan — Welcome to the Flint City Council Monthly Wrap-Up! This is a summary of the most important debates, resolutions, and decisions from October city council meetings, along with a look at what’s coming up in November. Flint City Council made the most of its time this...