Brighton considers altering setback rules for new chicken ordinance

Brighton councilmembers are split over whether to make changes to the municipality's chicken ordinance, just nine months after approving it. Brighton City Council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six chickens for personal use with a permit in February. Commercial uses, such as selling eggs, remain prohibited. Councilmember Susan Gardner wants officials to consider reducing the required setback from ten feet to five. She said accessory structures should have a common five-foot setback, so chicken coops can later be repurposed. "In the beginning, we do compare surrounding areas," Gardner said during a meeting Nov. 10. "We consider what has worked (well) in other communities — but then when you apply it to your own community, it gives an opportunity to get some feedback or maybe have a little bit of reflection on what’s working or maybe what could be changed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Bohn opposed changing the ordinance, arguing the discussion was only coming up because one resident “created his own hardship” by putting up a chicken coop before chickens were permitted. Gardner said the discussion wasn't intended to appease anyone but to consider what's best for the community. She noted councilmembers have revisited and changed other

Flint Township cafe and church without heat after alleged rooftop furnace theft

FLINT TWP, Mich. — Creative Cafe in Flint Township is advising customers to bundle up before visiting after their rooftop heater was damaged. The cafe says that someone allegedly broke the furnace on Thursday night in order to sell parts for scrap money. Additionally The Bridge church in the...

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 […]

ENTER NOW: Show Us Genesee County's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Genesee County

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...

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

Pedestrian deaths hit new high in Southeast Michigan; roundabouts eyed

Fatal pedestrian crashes in Southeast Michigan reached a new high in 2025, according to new data from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Friday Night Rivals Regionals football scores and highlights

FLINT, Mich.-- The final Friday Night Rivals of the high school football season features five games of highlights-- headlined by the Game of the Week between New Lothrop and Ubly. FINAL: New Lothrop 39, Ubly 34. New Lothrop vs. Ubly WSMH. FINAL: Frankenmuth 27, Swan Valley 21. Frankenmuth vs. Swan...

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...

Recovery Alliance Project expands services in Flint with new funding

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — Recovery Alliance Project marked a period of growth Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Flint, highlighting new funding and expanded recovery services. The nonprofit held the event at its location on South Saginaw Street, bringing together community leaders, recovery advocates and local partners. Recovery...

MI Bright Lights At Camp Dearborn Opens For Season Friday

MI Bright Lights returns this weekend to Camp Dearborn in Milford - bringing holiday magic and thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music and special effects. There are two attractions: a drive-thru Christmas light spectacular, and a House Show. WHMI and others got a special sneak peek during MI Bright...

‘ABUNDANT’ movie screening and town hall taking place this weekend

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos from previous organ donated related events courtesy of the City of Flint. A free community film screening for the film “ABUNDANT,” which is about people donating kidneys to people they have never met, as well as s discussion about organ, eye and tissue donation is taking place this weekend in Flint. On Saturday, November 14, from 2-4:30 p.m. the City of Flint, Gift of Life Michigan and the Flint Area (MI) Chapter of the Links are hosting the events, to be held at Cinemark Flint West 14.

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...

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.

City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799 Reach Contract Agreement

The City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799, which represents the City’s supervisors, have reached a tentative contract agreement that has been overwhelmingly ratified by union members. The agreement now moves to the Flint City Council for final consideration and approval. The agreement reflects the work of both the...

Flint church raising money after rooftop furnace parts stolen

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — A Flint church is working to make repairs and improve security after someone stole parts from rooftop heating equipment. Leaders at The Bridge on Corunna Road say someone got onto the roof Thursday night and removed components from one of the church's rooftop furnaces. The...

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Rootless Coffee in Grand Blanc to Debut Coffee Shop Addition Next Year

A company is upgrading from local pop-ups to a full-service cafe. Rootless Coffee out of Grand Blanc is making plans for a new coffee shop in the city. Their roastery is currently at 8240 Embury Road Suite K, and the shop looks to be under construction at the same location. An opening date has not yet been announced.

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...