Flint Newshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videosflint_journal_newshttp://feedburner.google.comAlleged child molester Daniel Hall claimed as a child he was sexually abused by his father: court recordshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/-gR3mZfhlWk/jack_hall_allegedly_abused_son.html183737752902David Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:20:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7712460 ]]>Daniel Hall, who is accused of sexually assaulting his 6-month-old daughter, told his mother in 2001 that he was molested by his father - convicted rapist Jack Hall - between the ages of 10 and 11, according to Genesee County family court records.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/jack_hall_allegedly_abused_son.htmlProbation hearing delayed for Mark Blount, who is charged in death of 13-year-old Misty Kurmashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/RZtVGyUbOKY/probation_hearing_delayed_for.html908671662917Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:03 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713986 ]]>A probation violation hearing for a man authorities say struck and killed 13-year-old Misty Kurmas while fleeing from police in his van has been delayed until some time after a court date for charges stemming from the girl's death.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/probation_hearing_delayed_for.htmlNo contract, no cops: Genesee County patrols won't start in Flushing Township without a dealhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Q7rk10nV9Uc/no_so_fast_genesee_county_comm.htmlRon Fonger | RFONGER1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:39:03 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7715141 ]]>Flushing Township has disbanded its police department and agreed to the terms of a contract to replace it with the Genesee ounty Sheriff's Office. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/no_so_fast_genesee_county_comm.htmlFlushing Township expects state, county help after axing police departmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/-23rC0wiWR4/flushing_township_expects_stat.html50813Blake Thorne | bthorne1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:34 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7714565 ]]>Township Supervisor Terry Peck said he met with the remaining officers today. They turned over their uniforms and badges.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/flushing_township_expects_stat.htmlWhite Shirt Day founder's son on board with union call for non-violent civil disobediencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/GjjV-AdicxU/white_shirt_day_founders_son_o.htmlCathy Shafran | cshafran@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:05:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7714567 ]]>The annual White Shirt Day Celebration at UAW 651 Union Hall was highlighted with an dramatic speech by UAW International President Bob King calling on workers to engage in non-violent civil disobedience to regain worker rights.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/white_shirt_day_founders_son_o.htmlSnow, ice has vehicles 'sliding all over the place'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/rptGateV9Ns/snow_ice_has_vehicles_sliding.htmlKhalil AlHajal | kalhajal@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:12:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7715765 ]]>Snow and ice continue to wreak havoc on Genesee County roads.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/snow_ice_has_vehicles_sliding.htmlFlint City Council meetings to resume under emergency manager's orderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/GoGPOb7EZDU/flint_city_council_meetings_to.htmlKristin Longley | klongley1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:31 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7714160 ]]>The meeting will include a public hearing on Brown's financial and operating plan for the city, which he submitted to the state last month.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/flint_city_council_meetings_to.htmlDozens of crashes being reported amid dangerous road conditionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/EAVnYr1fS-4/dozens_of_crashes_being_report.htmlKhalil AlHajal | kalhajal@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:12:58 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7715333 ]]>Dozens of crashes are being reported throughout the county as snow grows more intense and ice begins to develop.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/dozens_of_crashes_being_report.htmlExpert: Hard to say if alleged child molester Daniel Hall's claimed abuse as a child affected his behaviorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/VNDpNy_ZAp4/expert_hard_to_say_on_how_pers.html1837377126076David Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:21:27 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713957 ]]>A person who was abused as a child can become a child abuser themselves or be an advocate against child abuse, said the executive director of a local child advocacy center.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/expert_hard_to_say_on_how_pers.htmlPhotos from the 75th anniversary of the sit-down strike during White Shirt Day at UAW Local 651 in Flinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/lNq6B1UyVpU/photos_from_the_75th_anniversa.htmlRyan Garza | rgarza1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:29:18 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7715031 ]]>Here is a photo gallery of the 75th anniversary event of the sit-down strike that happened today at the UAW Local 651 in Flint during White Shirt Day. ...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/photos_from_the_75th_anniversa.html65 vehicles, including Midland Public Schools bus, involved in accident on I-75 south of Bay Cityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/Eu71tnG7cbQ/65_vehicles_including_midland.htmlBrad DevereauxFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:06:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/saginaw/index.ssf//3472.7714922 ]]>A single lane of traffic was open on I-75 northbound by 5:10 p.m., MDOT said. http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/02/65_vehicles_including_midland.htmlThe 17th Annual Children's Champion Awards 2012 award recipientshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/IwwJpCX662c/the_17th_annual_childrens_cham.htmlAmanda Emery | temery@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:51:58 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713984 ]]>Priority Children hosted their 17th Annual Children's Champion Awards this morning. More than 900 people attended the breakfast that was held at the Riverfront Banquet Hall in downtown Flint. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/the_17th_annual_childrens_cham.htmlMt. Morris Police investigating possible other victims of alleged child molester Daniel Hallhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/fsg9yP5YEIw/mt_morris_police_investigating.html1837377David Harris | dharris5@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:05 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713433 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- A couple came forward today and said alleged child abuser Daniel Hall may have sexually abused their children, said Mt. Morris Police Chief Keith Becker.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/mt_morris_police_investigating.htmlSnow to grow more intense, ice could develop rapidly on area roadshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/KFENsXPL-OU/snow_to_grow_more_intense_ice.htmlKhalil AlHajal | kalhajal@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7714819 ]]>Snow will increase in intensity through 7 p.m. and will limit visibility for drivers, the National Weather Service warned Friday afternoon.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/snow_to_grow_more_intense_ice.htmlUniversity of Michigan-Flint names new public safety directorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/9pH3vtnx8G8/university_of_michigan-flint_n_4.htmlBlake Thorne | bthorne1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713773 ]]>The new director is a 26-year law enforcement veteran.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/university_of_michigan-flint_n_4.htmlPriority Children presents awards at the 17th Annual Children's Champion Awards in Flinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/-h57sRGgxAo/priority_children_presents_awa.htmlAmanda Emery | temery@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:49:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713173 ]]>As a way of saying thank you to those who help protect those who can't protect themselves a Flint organization hosted their annual awards breakfast. Priority Children hosted their 17th Annual Children's Champion Awards Friday morning. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/priority_children_presents_awa.htmlWine, Women and Chocolate event still on despite lack of snowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/hR5X8Jo9mqE/wine_women_and_chocolate_event.html20967Dana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7713722 ]]>Wine, Women and Chocolate is still on for Saturday – even though the snowfall is much less than in years past.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/wine_women_and_chocolate_event.htmlMemorial Healthcare continues partnership process, which includes interested McLarenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/saskQJnaZxE/memorial_healthcare_continues.htmlDana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:09 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7712652 ]]>Owosso's Memorial Healthcare has moved on to its next phase as it decides if it wants to merge with McLaren Health Care Corporation. McLaren is one of three other hospitals looking to partner with the hospital, including Sparrow Health in Lansing and Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/memorial_healthcare_continues.htmlUAW President at White Shirt Celebration in Flint calls for non-violent direct action http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/0apOwXfJ24I/uaw_president_at_white_shirt_c.htmlCathy Shafran | cshafran@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7712885 ]]>Hundreds of UAW workers and retirees packed Flint's UAW Local 651 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Flint's sit-down strike as part of the annual White Shirt Day gathering. The keynote speaker called them to non-violent action to help save workers' rights.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/uaw_president_at_white_shirt_c.htmlFrom the Comments: California's reversal on same-sex marriage has readers taking issuehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/7q33ZJoHZQw/from_the_comments_californias.htmlDana DeFever | ddefever@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:47:27 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.7712466 ]]>This week's decision in California that overturned a ban against same-sex marriage, has MLive readers siding for and against the issue. Here's what a few of them had to say:http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/from_the_comments_californias.htmlGov. Snyder says gap between high-spending and low-spending districts is a problemhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_news/~3/pQJU5Q8Scas/gov_snyder_says_gap_between_hi.htmlEducation263509235407Dave Murray | dmurray@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/education/index.ssf//3940.7712722 ]]>Superintendents say they are held to the same state and federal academic standards as, say, Bloomfield Hills, but not given the same resources.http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/02/gov_snyder_says_gap_between_hi.htmlnonadult