http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenFri, 24 May 2013 20:46:46 PDTMovable 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/EjVJqz0aODI/flint_school_district_interim_2.htmltag:educationtag:flint school districttag:K-12Dominic Adams | dadams5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 15:04:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10624496 ]]>Flint School District interim Superintendent Larry Watkins told the Flint Club's "4th Friday breakfast" that students in Flint should have facilities like Powers Catholic and Lake Fenton High School. noFlint School District interim Superintendent Larry Watkins told the Flint Club's "4th Friday breakfast" that students in Flint should have facilities like Powers Catholic and Lake Fenton High School. Flint School District interim Superintendent Larry Watkins told the Flint Club's "4th Friday breakfast" that students in Flint should have facilities like Powers Catholic and Lake Fenton High School. tag:education, tag:flint school district, tag:K-12http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/flint_school_district_interim_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/2_keKHK-lsQ/westwood_heights_hamady_high_s.htmltag:michigan-promtag:promKristin Longley | klongley1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 20:46:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10626112 ]]>Browse our photo gallery of the affair and make sure to send us any prom photos you want posted here to flphoto@mlive.com. You can also tag them #fjprom on Twitter or Instagram and we'll find them that way. noBrowse our photo gallery of the affair and make sure to send us any prom photos you want posted here to flphoto@mlive.com. You can also tag them #fjprom on Twitter or Instagram and we'll find them that way. Browse our photo gallery of the affair and make sure to send us any prom photos you want posted here to flphoto@mlive.com. You can also tag them #fjprom on Twitter or Instagram and we'll find them that way. tag:michigan-prom, tag:promhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/westwood_heights_hamady_high_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/5XvkUUlNGNo/87-year-old_flint_resident_cel.htmlChris Aldridge | caldridg@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 20:17:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10630835 ]]>On Friday, May 24, at Temple Beth El in Flint Township, Miller celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, just four days before his 88th birthday and nearly 75 years after he had turned 13 -- the traditional age most Jewish boys celebrate theirs. noOn Friday, May 24, at Temple Beth El in Flint Township, Miller celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, just four days before his 88th birthday and nearly 75 years after he had turned 13 -- the traditional age most Jewish boys celebrate theirs. On Friday, May 24, at Temple Beth El in Flint Township, Miller celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, just four days before his 88th birthday and nearly 75 years after he had turned 13 -- the traditional age most Jewish boys celebrate theirs. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/87-year-old_flint_resident_cel.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/xQa6sbkUr1E/49th_state_house_hopeful_phil.htmltag:flint newsDominic Adams | dadams5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 16:30:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10624588 ]]>Phil Phelps will use the cleanup effort to formally announce his candidacy for the 49th State House seat.noPhil Phelps will use the cleanup effort to formally announce his candidacy for the 49th State House seat.Phil Phelps will use the cleanup effort to formally announce his candidacy for the 49th State House seat.tag:flint newshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/49th_state_house_hopeful_phil.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/RDE9KJUj3P4/fourth_person_arraigned_on_cha.htmltag:flint crimetag:Flint TownshipDavid Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 15:00:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10624973 ]]>A man who was one of five family members charged in a massive robbery and racketeering case was arraigned earlier this week, while a fifth man still has not yet been arrested.noA man who was one of five family members charged in a massive robbery and racketeering case was arraigned earlier this week, while a fifth man still has not yet been arrested.A man who was one of five family members charged in a massive robbery and racketeering case was arraigned earlier this week, while a fifth man still has not yet been arrested.tag:flint crime, tag:Flint Townshiphttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/fourth_person_arraigned_on_cha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/XKzPlgb6x7E/74-year-old_retired_physician.htmltag:flint crimeChris Aldridge | caldridg@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 14:47:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10627154 ]]>A three-vehicle crash in Brandon Township Friday, May 24, resulted in the death of Troy resident and retired physician Dr. Nabil Awad El-Shamaa, 74, according to an Oakland County police report.noA three-vehicle crash in Brandon Township Friday, May 24, resulted in the death of Troy resident and retired physician Dr. Nabil Awad El-Shamaa, 74, according to an Oakland County police report.A three-vehicle crash in Brandon Township Friday, May 24, resulted in the death of Troy resident and retired physician Dr. Nabil Awad El-Shamaa, 74, according to an Oakland County police report.tag:flint crimehttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/74-year-old_retired_physician.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/W3v5ml97Y8k/pending_sale_makes_neighbors_w.htmltag:richfield townshipRon Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 14:00:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10625420 ]]>The company in line to purchase the troubled Richfield Landfill is talking about new contracts to bring Canadian garbage here, and neighbors say they want much more information about Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc.noThe company in line to purchase the troubled Richfield Landfill is talking about new contracts to bring Canadian garbage here, and neighbors say they want much more information about Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc.The company in line to purchase the troubled Richfield Landfill is talking about new contracts to bring Canadian garbage here, and neighbors say they want much more information about Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc.tag:richfield townshiphttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/pending_sale_makes_neighbors_w.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/kgFwSay0uZQ/extra_police_officers_looking.htmlDavid Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 13:38:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10625347 ]]>With the Memorial Day holiday weekend, comes stepped-up police patrols on the road.noWith the Memorial Day holiday weekend, comes stepped-up police patrols on the road.With the Memorial Day holiday weekend, comes stepped-up police patrols on the road.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/extra_police_officers_looking.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/THJhNd4h47I/kroger_to_offer_2x_fuel_points.htmltag:gas discounttag:gas pricesJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 13:04:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10626303 ]]>Under the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. noUnder the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. Under the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. tag:gas discount, tag:gas priceshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/kroger_to_offer_2x_fuel_points.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/_P1wbh5wu7c/fentons_cornerstone_building_g.htmltag:fentonShaun Byron | sbyron@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 12:20:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10621101 ]]>The proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.noThe proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.The proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.tag:fentonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/fentons_cornerstone_building_g.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/X23FlzCxK2w/flint_woman_pleads_guilty_to_e.htmltag:flint crimeGary Ridley | gridley@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 10:31:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10617631 ]]> A Flint woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from a dementia patient whose finances she was entrusted with managing. no A Flint woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from a dementia patient whose finances she was entrusted with managing. A Flint woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from a dementia patient whose finances she was entrusted with managing. tag:flint crimehttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/flint_woman_pleads_guilty_to_e.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/w5F40f8OJA8/top_headlines_men_charged_with.htmlDana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 09:07:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10624927 ]]>Before you check out for the long holiday weekend, make sure you've caught up with the news from today.noBefore you check out for the long holiday weekend, make sure you've caught up with the news from today.Before you check out for the long holiday weekend, make sure you've caught up with the news from today.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/top_headlines_men_charged_with.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/0HvW7FCpEYQ/genesee_early_college_class_of.htmltag:top-grads-2013-flSheree Kelly | skelly2@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 09:04:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/living/flint/index.ssf//2754.10549283 ]]>Here is a look at Genesee Early College class of 2013 top 10 graduates:noHere is a look at Genesee Early College class of 2013 top 10 graduates:Here is a look at Genesee Early College class of 2013 top 10 graduates:tag:top-grads-2013-flhttp://www.mlive.com/living/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/genesee_early_college_class_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Y1NPzDKi_nA/grand_blancs_cook_elementary_t.htmltag:Grand BlancDana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 07:16:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10623909 ]]>The event is sponsored by the Colin J. Dembo Memorial Foundation. Colin was a former kindergartener at Cook Elementary, who died eight years ago of viral myocarditis when he was five years old.noThe event is sponsored by the Colin J. Dembo Memorial Foundation. Colin was a former kindergartener at Cook Elementary, who died eight years ago of viral myocarditis when he was five years old.The event is sponsored by the Colin J. Dembo Memorial Foundation. Colin was a former kindergartener at Cook Elementary, who died eight years ago of viral myocarditis when he was five years old.tag:Grand Blanchttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/grand_blancs_cook_elementary_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/3J-FTHvMmrU/green_energy_says_its_sole_bid.htmlRon Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 08:05:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10623783 ]]> Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc. says it is the sole bidder to acquire the Richfield Landfill and is in talks to dispose of Canadian garbage there. no Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc. says it is the sole bidder to acquire the Richfield Landfill and is in talks to dispose of Canadian garbage there. Green Energy Renewable Solutions Inc. says it is the sole bidder to acquire the Richfield Landfill and is in talks to dispose of Canadian garbage there. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/green_energy_says_its_sole_bid.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/bhiMDymA21E/todays_obituaries_marie_kranz.htmltag:Flint obitsDana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 06:01:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10623759 ]]>Here's a complete list of today's obituariesnoHere's a complete list of today's obituariesHere's a complete list of today's obituariestag:Flint obitshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/todays_obituaries_marie_kranz.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/-tDGFrTe_g8/flint_census_doggie_oxygen_mas.htmlBlake Thorne | bthorne1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 05:10:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10621908 ]]>Here are today's top stories.noHere are today's top stories.Here are today's top stories.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/flint_census_doggie_oxygen_mas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/HttuXygp8u0/were_coming_to_your_prom_flint.htmltag:michigan-promtag:promKristin Longley | klongley1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 04:02:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10608097 ]]>It's the final weekend of ball gowns, tiaras and tuxes as prom season comes to a close, and MLive-Flint Journal photographers will be covering Flint Northwestern and Westwood Heights Hamady High School proms on Friday and Saturday. noIt's the final weekend of ball gowns, tiaras and tuxes as prom season comes to a close, and MLive-Flint Journal photographers will be covering Flint Northwestern and Westwood Heights Hamady High School proms on Friday and Saturday. It's the final weekend of ball gowns, tiaras and tuxes as prom season comes to a close, and MLive-Flint Journal photographers will be covering Flint Northwestern and Westwood Heights Hamady High School proms on Friday and Saturday. tag:michigan-prom, tag:promhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/were_coming_to_your_prom_flint.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/o1YmbS6dYbY/men_with_guns_rob_flint_busine.htmltag:flint crimeDavid Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 03:35:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10623673 ]]>Two men went into a business and stole $300, according to a police report. noTwo men went into a business and stole $300, according to a police report. Two men went into a business and stole $300, according to a police report. tag:flint crimehttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/men_with_guns_rob_flint_busine.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/BkuwY1S06XQ/fenton_runner.htmltag:fentonShaun Byron | sbyron@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 03:31:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10563900 ]]>Kirk Wiley of Fenton has decided to run 50 miles later this year in the Fall 50 -- a race held in Wisconsin where individuals or teams run a 50 mile route -- in an effort to bring attention to the services available to returning veterans.noKirk Wiley of Fenton has decided to run 50 miles later this year in the Fall 50 -- a race held in Wisconsin where individuals or teams run a 50 mile route -- in an effort to bring attention to the services available to returning veterans.Kirk Wiley of Fenton has decided to run 50 miles later this year in the Fall 50 -- a race held in Wisconsin where individuals or teams run a 50 mile route -- in an effort to bring attention to the services available to returning veterans.tag:fentonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/fenton_runner.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/DJYQVMsqd2E/gas_prices_in_flint-area_soar.htmlDavid Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 03:11:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10623651 ]]>If you're traveling in Michigan this holiday weekend, expect to pay up at the gas pump.noIf you're traveling in Michigan this holiday weekend, expect to pay up at the gas pump.If you're traveling in Michigan this holiday weekend, expect to pay up at the gas pump.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/gas_prices_in_flint-area_soar.htmlnonadult