Flint Newshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenFri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:36 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videosflint_journal_newshttp://feedburner.google.comMichigan may cut subsidies that keep Amtrak runninghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/mwMPHOUbkek/michigan_may_cut_subsidies_tha.htmlDavid Eggert | The Associated PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/politics/index.ssf//3203.3158735 ]]>LANSING -- Michigan may cut subsidies that keep Amtrak running along two of its three passenger rail lines in the state, a move critics say sends the wrong message as President Barack Obama is promoting high-speed rail....http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/07/michigan_may_cut_subsidies_tha.htmlVeterans can seek advice on benefits, pensions at Clio Farmers Markethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/cvzhaeCvhcg/veterans_can_seek_advice_on_be.htmlSarah Schuch | Clio MessengerFri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/clio/index.ssf//4164.3158185 ]]>CLIO, Michigan -- Many veterans might have questions about what benefits they deserve, but then draw a blank on where to look for the answers. That is where service officers like Bill Traylor come in handy to assist those who...http://www.mlive.com/clio/index.ssf/2009/07/veterans_can_seek_advice_on_be.htmlPolice called to report of armed robbery near Minnesota and Colorado avenues in Flinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/zRldcUrNBOY/armed_robbery_in_flint.htmlBreaking NewsCommunity: FlintPolice<a href="mailto:langus@grandblancnews.com">Laura Angus</a> | Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3157820 ]]>FLINT, Michigan &mdash; Police were called to a report of an armed robbery around 3 p.m. this afternoon near Minnesota and Colorado avenues....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/armed_robbery_in_flint.htmlEmbezzlement victims of Flint attorney and Saginaw native Shannon Pitcher still haven't gotten their money back yet; judge orders payback to speed uphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/9XB8a9z0LtA/embezzlement_victims_of_flint.htmlCommunity: Genesee CountyCourtsCrimeEmailNews - SaginawRon Fonger | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 12:20:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3156582 ]]>GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- More than two years after police arrested Flint attorney and Saginaw native Shannon Pitcher, claiming she embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients and buried some of it, her victims are still without their cash....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/embezzlement_victims_of_flint.htmlFenton splashes into 19th annual Freedom Festival with Silver Lake Ski Show (with video)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/cP3vAvaaGdI/fenton_splashes_into_19th_annu.htmlEmailEric Fish | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 19:01:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fenton/index.ssf//4166.3157399 ]]>Staff Photo | Eric FishMembers of the Silver Lake Ski Club perform at the 19th annual Fenton Freedom Festival. FENTON -- Hundreds of people packed the lawn at Silver Lake Park Thursday to watch ballet, doubles, pyramids, jumping and bare-foot...http://www.mlive.com/fenton/index.ssf/2009/07/fenton_splashes_into_19th_annu.htmlPolice at scene of shooting at Marvin Street and Gillespie Avenue in Flinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/uzFx6nDahpU/police_at_scene_of_shooting_at_1.htmlBreaking NewsCommunity: FlintCrime<a href="mailto:langus@grandblancnews.com">Laura Angus</a> | Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3157407 ]]>FLINT, Michigan &mdash; Rescue workers are taking one man to Hurley Medical Center following a shooting on Flint's northside....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/police_at_scene_of_shooting_at_1.html"They needed more thrill" -- Looking back at 25th anniversary of Flint legend, AutoWorldhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/aHw5N-Pe8SE/they_needed_more_thrill_lookin.htmlCommunity: FlintEmailHistoryMLive - NewsMLive.com - Home Page - NewsNews - Bay CityNews - SaginawRon Fonger | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:27:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3156568 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- On Independence Day 25 years ago, minutes after dignitaries used a giant car key to "turn on" Six Flags AutoWorld, Clyde Howd and his family became the attraction's first opening day visitors....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/they_needed_more_thrill_lookin.htmlGenesys moving forward with layoff plans for nurseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Gw-KBXgJgUk/genesys_moving_forward_to_layo.htmlCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshpGrand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshipHealth<a href="mailto:langus@grandblancnews.com">Laura Angus</a> | Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 09:31:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3157037 ]]>GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan &mdash; Genesys Regional Medical Center is moving forward with plans to lay off than half of the licensed practicing nurses on staff &mdash; and replace them with nursing assistants &mdash; unless their union can win a...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/genesys_moving_forward_to_layo.htmlSwartz Creek will not have fireworks show tomorrowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/yYpUwLpmZU0/swartz_creek_will_not_hold_fir.htmlCommunity: Swartz CreekFlint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 08:18:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3156698 ]]>SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan &mdash; There will not be a fireworks show in Swartz Creek this weekend. Today's Flint Journal incorrectly states that Swartz Creek will have fireworks at the Swartz Creek High School football field....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/swartz_creek_will_not_hold_fir.htmlGrand Blanc Township may install electric car charging stations with funding from federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Granthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/KDuLn5TSl6o/grand_blanc_township_may_insta.htmlEmailMust See Stories<a href="mailto:langus@flintjournal.com">Laura Angus</a> | Grand Blanc NewsFri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grandblanc/index.ssf//4169.3156587 ]]>GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan &mdash; Grand Blanc may be home to new charging stations for cars like the Chevy Volt if its plan for a more than $143,000 grant from the federal government is accepted....http://www.mlive.com/grandblanc/index.ssf/2009/07/grand_blanc_township_may_insta.html2009 Summer Garden Tour set for July 12 in Fenton, Linden areahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/8wPQyWscD7E/2009_summer_garden_tour_set_fo.htmlEric Fish | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 07:04:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fenton/index.ssf//4166.3149689 ]]>FENTON, Michigan -- The Open Gate Garden Club is inviting residents to dig in to seven Fenton and Linden gardens as part of the 12th annual Summer Garden Tour on July 12. This year's event will feature varying home gardens...http://www.mlive.com/fenton/index.ssf/2009/07/2009_summer_garden_tour_set_fo.htmlRecent sentencings in Genesee Circuit Courthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/m33uZAZwD5g/recent_sentencings_in_genesee_7.htmlCourtsCrimeSentencingsBryn Mickle | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 06:43:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3147976 ]]>Anderson, David, 51, of Flint; 22 days Genesee County Jail and 2 years probation for possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams; June 25, Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut. Anthony, Christopher J., 21, of Flint; 6 months...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/recent_sentencings_in_genesee_7.htmlHere are some stories you may have missed Thursdayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/sLX0T50HAAw/here_are_some_stories_you_may_17.htmlThe Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 22:02:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3153556 ]]>High praise for ex-Flint police chief, Brad Barksdale, after killing shotgun-wielding robbery suspect at Burton poker room Kmart to close Corunna store in September; liquidation sale under way More than 115 employees at Allied Systems Ltd. to lose jobs General...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/here_are_some_stories_you_may_17.htmlHigh-speed chase through streets of Flint ends with arresthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/ec6pwmBSczc/a_frantic_police_chase_winding.htmlCommunity: BurtonEmailNewsPoliceDavid Harris | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 06:55:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3153682 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- A frantic police chase winding through the streets of Flint ended around 8 p.m. today with a male suspect being arrested near the Pierce Park Golf Course. The chase lasted nearly 10 minutes and spanned 10 miles....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/a_frantic_police_chase_winding.htmlFlushing Township police officer to be laid off as police budget dispute continueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/upiRXMUMlag/flushing_township_police_offic.htmlCommunity: Flushing, Flushing TownshipMust See StoriesPoliceDavid Harris | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 09:35:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3151600 ]]>FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- The Flushing Township Police Department will be down one officer starting July 15....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/flushing_township_police_offic.htmlnonadult