http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:35 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videosflint_journal_newshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/7VNgC0w3TjM/here_are_some_stories_you_may_53.htmlFlint Journal staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3958181 ]]>Time for a change, says one resident about Flint Township's identityLawsuit: Teen alleges Flint doctor forced her to have abortion after she changed her mindFlint woman wants to shut down alleged diploma mill Belford High School via lawsuitNew construction, upgraded...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/here_are_some_stories_you_may_53.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Toe-VqLem2Y/teen_files_lawsuit_against_fli.htmlCourtsLaura Angus | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3959183 ]]>The doctor’s lawyer said the doctor was well into the procedure when the teen expressed misgivings, and he had to complete it “for her safety and well being.”http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/teen_files_lawsuit_against_fli.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/TDaFT4bpNyM/clio_oks_wind_turbines.html15815Flint Journal staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3950978 ]]>CLIO — Wind power is now regulated in the city.  The Clio Commissioners approved an ordinance to govern the use of wind energy turbines during Monday’s meeting. The small structures can be mounted on homes and businesses to produce energy...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/clio_oks_wind_turbines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/PNkTQSqYYAs/tattoo_parlors_offer_tats_for.htmlCommunity: Davison, Davison TownshipCommunity: FlintCommunity: Flint TownshipCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshpNews15816Dean BohnFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3958603 ]]> SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — Marines and tattoos go together in more ways than one — and the “Toys for Tots” campaign is now “Tats for Tots” in four Genesee County tattoo parlors. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/tattoo_parlors_offer_tats_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Ahem9pLQoUo/lawsuit_teen_alleges_flint_doc.htmlCommunity: FlintCourtsLaura Angus | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:09 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957819 ]]>WomanCare of FlintFLINT, Michigan — A teenager is accusing a Flint abortion doctor and his assistant of holding her down and covering her mouth as they forcibly terminated her pregnancy after she screamed for them to stop. In a lawsuit...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/lawsuit_teen_alleges_flint_doc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/e30QWbfCo68/genesee_county_road_commission_4.htmlCrimeRoadsTransportationRon FongerFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3950374 ]]>GENESEE COUNTY -- The county Road Commission has resorted to "branding" every tire it buys for its vehicle fleet, one of a series of moves agency officials say are being made to prevent future thefts of tires and other equipment.Road...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/genesee_county_road_commission_4.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/JhpC3XaUnFs/police_identify_victims_of_sun.htmlCommunity: FlintCrimeCrime StoppersLaura Angus | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957405 ]]>FLINT, Michigan — Police have released the names of the victims of Sunday's shooting at 4:30 a.m. near Mackin Road and Chevrolet Avenue.Jalila Carter-Gooch, 35, Quintina Smith, 35, and Darryl Richard, 35, were killed in the shooting and Kuwaitte Richard,...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/police_identify_victims_of_sun.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/1iK-wBKDJE0/flint_police_seeking_more_info.htmlTraffic, accidents Laura Angus | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957390 ]]>Editor's note: This post was updated.FLINT, Michigan — A 50-year-old Mt. Morris woman remains in Hurley Medical Center after she was struck by a car at about 6:30 p.m. last night at Pierson and Clio roads.Alcohol is believed to be...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/flint_police_seeking_more_info.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/GoE7dYJODVw/flushing_township_awaits_word.html21718David Harris | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957297 ]]>FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Interviews for the Flushing Township Police Chief have not been scheduled yet, said Trustee Scott Matzke. The board voted at its Nov. 12 meeting to use the Michigan Municipal League to bring in three or four...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/flushing_township_awaits_word.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/lnzxypec5QY/local_colleges_consider_awardi.htmlBeata Mostafavi | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957309 ]]>FLINT, Michigan — The University of Michigan-Flint joins campuses around the state trying to decide whether or not Promise Scholarship students will receive funding this year — as the merit-based grant’s fate hangs in limbo.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/local_colleges_consider_awardi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/XuRgu6ziGws/time_for_a_change_says_one_res.htmlMust See StoriesTeri BanasFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:38 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957098 ]]>FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan — What’s in a name? Well, this township has “Flint” in its name — and resident Chuck Hughes wants to change that and sever his community’s ties to its neighbor. In fact, he’s got a new name...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/time_for_a_change_says_one_res.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/_G7ceE9fiF0/teddy_bears_blankets_may_ease.html50508112543Teri BanasFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:39 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3957056 ]]>FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan— Detective Scott McKenna of the Mt. Morris Township Police Department says he’s been haunted over the years by visions of young eyes brimming with fear and uncertainty at crime scenes. So when the Parent-Grandparents Group of Trinity...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/teddy_bears_blankets_may_ease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/iMfrKw9d4Dk/recent_sentencings_in_genesee_26.htmlCommunity: FlintSentencingsLaura Angus | Flint JournalThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:20 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3955875 ]]>• Ampy, Marcus E. Sr., 27, of Flushing; 12 months Genesee County Jail and pay $11,731 restitution for insurance fraud-conspiracies and false pretense less than $20,000; Nov. 6, Genesee Circuit Judge Joseph J. Farah. • Baker, Kevelin J., 19, of...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/recent_sentencings_in_genesee_26.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/IywVHQIOarE/grand_bland_marching_band_take.html49828Scott Atkinson | The Flint JournalWed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:25 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3951217 ]]>GRAND BLANC, Michigan — For the Grand Blanc High School Marching Band, this competition season was about more than achieving a high score.  After a difficult season last year, the students came together and decided this year would be different....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/grand_bland_marching_band_take.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/-3dKIqdrJmU/fenton_youth_group_will_embark.htmlCharityCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipEducationHealth15808Eric Fish | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:11:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3954112 ]]>Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Fenton youth group embark on a 30-hour famine this weekend to raise money to fight world hunger.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/fenton_youth_group_will_embark.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/GtbOKJixr9w/flint_woman_wants_to_shut_down_1.htmlBeata Mostafavi | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:47:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3955303 ]]>FLINT, Michigan — It was a piece of paper that was supposed to give Carrie McCluskey a second chance. Just 10 questions, one week and $250 later, she says the high school diploma stamped with a gold seal was mailed to her Flint home.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/flint_woman_wants_to_shut_down_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/1tlAloODjHs/post_3.htmlRon FongerFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:03:38 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/genesee-general-motors//5330.3946735 ]]> Ryan Garza/The Flint JournalConstruction workers continue to make way for two new presses at Flint Metal Center that will be the largest metal stamping presses in the plant. FLINT -- There's a lot of digging going on in General...http://blog.mlive.com/genesee-general-motors/2009/11/post_3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Ii49UL8tszU/here_are_some_stories_you_may_51.htmlFlint Journal staffThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:25 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3955538 ]]>Genesee County reports death related to H1N1 flu Fenton loses longtime business owner, community member John GerychParade float stolen from UAW Local 599Are you ready for the 'new normal' in Michigan? State to close and consolidate downtown Flint and Flint Township...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/here_are_some_stories_you_may_51.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/zOj4aiHPZ_Q/mounds_orv_area_the_place_to_b.htmlCommunity: Genesee TownshipOutdoorsParks and recreation20967Liz Shaw | Flint JournalFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3955605 ]]>  Courtesy PhotoFour-wheelers enjoy one of the Mounds' mud crawls during Thanksgiving 2007 GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan --Okay, so maybe New Year’s Day belongs to football fans and Black Friday is for shopaholics. Thanksgiving is the holiday that’s made for slinging...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/mounds_orv_area_the_place_to_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/_pr_MWe7WYE/woman_transported_to_hurley_me.htmlAccidentCommunity: FlintTraffic, accidents Flint Journal staffThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3955825 ]]>Police walk past the car that struck a pedestrian in front of the Kroger on Clio road in Flint shortly before 7p.m. Thursday night. The pedestrian was transported to Hurley, no other details are available at this time.Tim Jagielo|The Flint...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/woman_transported_to_hurley_me.htmlnonadult