Burton Newstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/burton/index.ssf/41632018-11-30T02:56:16ZThe Latest News, Updates and Opinion from Burton, Michigan.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceFree food giveaway set at Bentley High Schooltag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220897442018-11-30T01:45:00Z2018-11-30T02:56:16ZThe giveaway is set to begin at 9 a.m. Nov 30 at Bentley High School, 1150 N. Belsay Road, with funds from the school's pantry used to purchase thousands of pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The giveaway is set to begin at 9 a.m. Nov 30 at Bentley High School, 1150 N. Belsay Road, with funds from the school's pantry used to purchase thousands of pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Dozens of firefighters battle warehouse blaze in Burtontag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220874352018-11-27T02:44:00Z2018-11-27T03:28:22ZEngines from all three city stations responded around 7 p.m. Nov. 26 to the 3300 block of Warehouse Drive for a commercial structure fire at Great Lakes Tree Experts. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Engines from all three city stations responded around 7 p.m. Nov. 26 to the 3300 block of Warehouse Drive for a commercial structure fire at Great Lakes Tree Experts.
All write-in candidates elected to Bentley Board of Educationtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220828652018-11-20T14:09:00Z2018-11-20T16:30:33ZMobley received 34 write-in votes, while Jackson nabbed 24 votes and 20 votes were garnered by Woodruff, according to the final numbers from the Genesee County Clerk's Office.
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Mobley received 34 write-in votes, while Jackson nabbed 24 votes and 20 votes were garnered by Woodruff, according to the final numbers from the Genesee County Clerk's Office.
Portion of Center Road reopens after railroad tracks repairstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220766332018-11-12T01:30:00Z2018-11-12T01:46:56ZThe work necessitated closing all lanes of Center Road, just north and south of Longway Boulevard, to traffic.
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The work necessitated closing all lanes of Center Road, just north and south of Longway Boulevard, to traffic.
Chance to win free food part of Burton Aldi store reopening eventtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220735872018-11-07T23:45:00Z2018-11-08T00:10:33ZFritsch declined comment on the specific amount it cost to remodel the Burton store, but he noted the company is investing $11.4 million to update seven stores in the greater Flint-Saginaw-Bay City area by the end of 2019.
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Fritsch declined comment on the specific amount it cost to remodel the Burton store, but he noted the company is investing $11.4 million to update seven stores in the greater Flint-Saginaw-Bay City area by the end of 2019.
Lowe's to close Burton, Flint Township storestag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220706942018-11-05T14:09:00Z2018-11-05T14:33:14ZThe Genesee County closures include the store at 4274 E. Court St. in Burton and 2100 T A Mansour Blvd. in Flint Township, according to a Monday, Nov. 5, statement from the company.
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The Genesee County closures include the store at 4274 E. Court St. in Burton and 2100 T A Mansour Blvd. in Flint Township, according to a Monday, Nov. 5, statement from the company.
Track repairs close portion of Center Road along Burton, Flint bordertag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220658952018-10-30T22:00:00Z2018-10-30T23:32:46ZPosted detours will take motorists to Davison Road, South Averill Avenue, Longway Boulevard, and Court Street.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Posted detours will take motorists to Davison Road, South Averill Avenue, Longway Boulevard, and Court Street.
Bentley schools organize food giveaways to aid Burton familiestag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220614472018-10-26T00:08:00Z2018-10-26T00:17:26ZThe giveaway from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 26 at the high school, 1150 N. Belsay Road, is the second of the year being held by the district in conjunction with community partners including the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The giveaway from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 26 at the high school, 1150 N. Belsay Road, is the second of the year being held by the district in conjunction with community partners including the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Burton lieutenant chosen as city's new police chieftag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220504602018-10-16T03:56:00Z2018-10-16T04:26:12ZHe offered up his most pressing issue now that he's in the job is to try and fill the city's police ranks back up to 36 officers from 31 where the department now stands.
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He offered up his most pressing issue now that he's in the job is to try and fill the city's police ranks back up to 36 officers from 31 where the department now stands.
Nearly 1,200 customers without power in Genesee Countytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220407462018-10-08T01:31:00Z2018-10-08T01:42:37ZThe Consumers Energy outage map reports approximately 800 customers in the dark in an area encompassing Bristol Road to the north, Irish Road to the east, Perry Road to the south, and Genesee Road to the west.
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The Consumers Energy outage map reports approximately 800 customers in the dark in an area encompassing Bristol Road to the north, Irish Road to the east, Perry Road to the south, and Genesee Road to the west.
Portions of Center Road to close for railroad crossing repairstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220406712018-10-07T23:35:00Z2018-10-07T23:53:55ZBob Slattery, Burton Department of Public Works director, said in a social media post that from Oct. 16-27 CN Railroad will work on repairing the crossing on Center Road, north of Court Street.
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Bob Slattery, Burton Department of Public Works director, said in a social media post that from Oct. 16-27 CN Railroad will work on repairing the crossing on Center Road, north of Court Street.
Burton Aldi store closed until November for remodeling worktag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220361322018-10-03T23:17:00Z2018-10-03T23:18:50ZThe Burton Aldi store is expected to reopen by Nov. 8.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The Burton Aldi store is expected to reopen by Nov. 8.
Burton police chief retires after more than 20 years of servicetag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220360232018-10-03T21:54:00Z2018-10-04T04:53:32Z"When I walk in this door every day, it's awesome. I love going to roll calls. I love being with the guys," said Osterholzer. "Coming to work is a great thing for me and you have no idea what it means to me to be able to leave feeling that way. Everybody here is such a big part of that. I will miss all of you, but you will never be strangers."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"When I walk in this door every day, it's awesome. I love going to roll calls. I love being with the guys," said Osterholzer. "Coming to work is a great thing for me and you have no idea what it means to me to be able to leave feeling that way. Everybody here is such a big part of that. I will miss all of you, but you will never be strangers."
Third suspect still sought in shooting death of 16-year-oldtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220339452018-10-02T21:15:00Z2018-10-02T21:15:04ZDrayquan Jones was shot once in the chest around 9:15 p.m. March 30 following an altercation that started at the Marathon gas station on the Flint side of Dort Highway between different groups of young men.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Drayquan Jones was shot once in the chest around 9:15 p.m. March 30 following an altercation that started at the Marathon gas station on the Flint side of Dort Highway between different groups of young men.
Burton firefighters mourn sudden death of former colleaguetag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220286702018-09-27T21:13:00Z2018-09-28T00:01:25Z"He was a true brother. Obviously, we do not do this job for money... It's brotherhood," said Lachcik. "He was a brother of ours and we respect that."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"He was a true brother. Obviously, we do not do this job for money... It's brotherhood," said Lachcik. "He was a brother of ours and we respect that."
Former Burton clerk pleads no contest to land deal chargetag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220204422018-09-26T15:27:00Z2018-09-26T23:05:39ZKarsney's plea led to a single charge of violating Michigan's Notary Public Act involving real property being dropped to a misdemeanor and faces no jail time in connection with the incident.
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Karsney's plea led to a single charge of violating Michigan's Notary Public Act involving real property being dropped to a misdemeanor and faces no jail time in connection with the incident.
State won't pick up $1M tab to remove Burton water customers from Flint systemtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.220256722018-09-25T19:19:00Z2018-09-25T19:19:49ZThe issue stems from a June 2017 water main project in the area of Cheyenne and Joyce streets that aided in disconnecting approximately 100 residents that had been franchise customers on Flint's system for years.
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The issue stems from a June 2017 water main project in the area of Cheyenne and Joyce streets that aided in disconnecting approximately 100 residents that had been franchise customers on Flint's system for years.
Police ID woman hit, killed by Amtrak train in Burtontag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.219931892018-08-30T16:09:00Z2018-08-30T16:10:03ZOfficers with the Burton Police Department were called out shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 to the railroad tracks near Crystal Fieldhouse off Belsay Road for a pedestrian struck by the train.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Officers with the Burton Police Department were called out shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 to the railroad tracks near Crystal Fieldhouse off Belsay Road for a pedestrian struck by the train.
Job fairs look to fill positions in Genesee, Shiawassee countiestag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.219840702018-08-21T22:55:00Z2018-08-21T22:56:16ZThe Flint & Genesee Job Fair & Resource Fair is set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Baker College of Flint student center, 1050 W. Bristol Road, in Flint Township with nearly 30 employers hoping to fill entry-level positions.
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The Flint & Genesee Job Fair & Resource Fair is set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Baker College of Flint student center, 1050 W. Bristol Road, in Flint Township with nearly 30 employers hoping to fill entry-level positions.
Police warn residents about online real estate scamtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.219817042018-08-20T01:45:00Z2018-08-20T02:10:44Z"The poster wants a security deposit sent Western Union," reads the police department's message, adding "Please beware of anything from Craigslist. Research before you send any money."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"The poster wants a security deposit sent Western Union," reads the police department's message, adding "Please beware of anything from Craigslist. Research before you send any money."