Fenton Press

Swartz Creek student graduates at IWU

2012-05-27T22:00:00Z

One student from Genesee County was among the 2,000 students who received degrees during graduation ceremonies April 28 at Indiana Wesleyan University's main campus in Marion.

Recent Genesee County Births

2012-05-27T16:00:00Z

Here are recent Genesee County births:

Genesee County Road Commission tells political candidates: Take down signs in right-of-way or we will

2012-05-27T15:30:52Z

The Genesee County Road Commission is giving political candidates fair warning.

Genesee County offers dog license amenesty, warns it will send officers to look for unlicensed canines

2012-05-27T14:00:41Z

Genesee County is sending eight Animal Control officers out to look for unlicensed dogs starting next month but is offering canine owners a brief amnesty period -- from June 4-17 -- to buy a license and avoid delinquent fees or a trip to court.

Memorial Day festivities include National Cemetery service, car show, fireworks in Genesee County area

2012-05-27T10:05:05Z

Check out a list of Flint and Genesee County area events set for today and Memorial Day.

Roadkill hotline in Genesee County axes response for small critters

2012-05-26T23:00:48Z

The Genesee County Road Commission will handle the removal of dead deer and other large animals in the road right-of-way, but don't use its new online reporting system if you expect help with a cat, squirrel or skunk.

Flint seeks $375,000 grant to start work on Riverbank Park improvements

2012-05-26T20:00:12Z

An ambitious plan to remake Flint's downtown Riverbank Park might get rolling with a $375,000 grant request that would pay to remove concrete and fill in channels that were originally built for paddleboats.

Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation's dance recital draws large attendance

2012-05-26T16:02:27Z

The eighth annual recital had dancers performing tap, ballet and hip hop with the theme of "The Next Stop" featuring dances in different cities and states throughout the country.

Memorial Day weekend observances in Genesee County starting with ceremony at Flint City Cemetery

2012-05-26T12:57:06Z

See a list of events planned in Genesee County including area parades and fireworks this weekend.

Letter: Thank you to the cemetery personnel in Flushing

2012-05-26T12:27:00Z

My wife grew very fond of the town of Flushing and the surrounding community.

Thinning of three largest race groups spurs Genesee County's shrinking population

2012-05-25T13:40:27Z

Racial demographics stood out in Genesee County's Census data. White, black and American Indian groups diminished while Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders flourished.

Today's obituaries: Ronald Gene Keller, 78, of Flushing served in the U.S. Air Force, retired from Buick Motor Division

2012-05-25T12:30:41Z

Here are today's obituaries from The Flint Journal.

Linden resident brings back idea to treat overgrown weeds in Mill Pond

2012-05-25T12:30:39Z

The weeds are back in Linden's Mill Pond. And Rhonda Ureche is not giving up in her efforts to get rid of them.

Fenton Schools seeking renewal of millage fund in August

2012-05-25T09:00:06Z

Doug Busch, director of finance and personnel for Fenton schools, said the sinking millage is a renewal that goes back to the 1990s. There is no increase, he said, from the current millage to the proposed renewal millage.

Genesee County area students receive honors at Hope College

2012-05-25T02:00:00Z

Hope College has announced the Dean's List for the second semester of the 2011-12 academic year.

Roundup of Genesee County Memorial Day events 2012

2012-05-24T20:54:05Z

Check out the list of scheduled events for Memorial Day weekend in Genesee County.

Brothers will make Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright go through two elections to keep job

2012-05-24T17:30:57Z

If one Stewart brother can't knock off incumbent Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright at the ballot box this year, maybe two can get the job done.

Fenton, Holly gardens featured in Open Gate Garden Club's summer tour

2012-05-24T15:00:32Z

Open Gate Garden Club's Summer Garden Tour will take place on July 15. Advance tickets for $8 are available at these businesses:

Lake Fenton's boating access site to temporarily close after Memorial Day

2012-05-24T12:30:38Z

The Department of Natural Resources will reconstruction the Lake Fenton boating access site, beginning Tuesday after Memorial Day. It's expected to be closed until July 24 - when construction is expected to be completed.

Today's obituaries: James Pawloski, 84, of Flint served as a dentist in the Army, opened a practice in Flint

2012-05-24T12:30:31Z

Here are today's obituaries from The Flint Journal.