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Demolition to begin on old Shiawassee Co. motel
CALEDONIA TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - An old mid-Michigan motel that has served as an eyesore in the community will finally be coming down. The demolition is being made possible through funding from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority’s Blight Elimination Program to the Shiawassee County Land Bank Authority. Demolition...
New Lothrop school board fires superintendent after she fails to provide official transcripts
NEW LOTHROP, MI. (WJRT) - A mid-Michigan school's superintendent is fired, after she refused to provide officials transcripts for her educational degrees. It was back in March when we told you parents and school staff were raising concerns over the superintendent's job performance. An investigation also showed that some of...
The City of Flint saddles up for the rodeo
FLINT, Mich.— Residents have the opportunity to experience a thrilling rodeo competition. The City of Flint has brought the rodeo to the Genesee County Fairgrounds this weekend. Admission for the show is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. The show begins at 7 p.m. but...
Drawing thousands, African American cowboy culture debuts in Genesee County
Mount Morris, MI – “There’s two things every little boy wants to be,” said Johnell Allen-Bey, of Flint, standing next to a smoking grill with seasoned steaks and hotdogs searing. “One is a gangster. One is a cowboy.”. The Midwest Invitational Rodeo, an African American...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint holds summer sign up event
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint held a sign-up event for its summer program on Friday. The club is offering a free program for youth ages 7-17, where they can participate in many activities, including art, fitness, nature, music and more. "We really like...
Modular units set in place in first-of-its-kind Flint condominium development
FLINT, MI -- The first two modular units in a condominium development near downtown Flint and Hurley Medical Center have been set in place, and boosters say the project has the potential to be duplicated elsewhere in the city. Officials for the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, the city of...
Genesee County Land Bank sets first units in new downtown modular condo development
FLINT, Mich. - We have seen hundreds of demolitions of blighted properties throughout Flint these last few years. The Genesee County Land Bank has made it their mission to clean up the neighborhoods and rid them of these ruins. But today was a different kind of Land Bank Project. This...
Flint Art Fair returns, showcasing 100 artists and live music this weekend
FLINT, Mich.— It’s been a staple in Flint for decades. The Flint Art Fair is back for their 57th annual festival. Held on the grounds of the Flint Institute of Arts at the Flint Cultural Center, the art fair will introduce artists from all different mediums. From ceramics and glass, to painting, sculptures and printmaking, Jim Shurter, the president of Friends of Modern Art, says that artists come from all over the country to participate.
Flint residents can get free gun locks at Friday event
FLINT, Mich. – The Flint Police Department is urging residents to secure their guns in hopes preventing accidental discharges and youth gun violence. ON Friday, June 7th, Flint residents can show up to the City of Flint service Center located at 4805 Clio Rd. to receive free gun locks.
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